Several more bodyguards were added inside the villa, and even on the outer perimeter, there were several bodyguards patrolling, for fear that she might escape.
As Xia Wan passed by the study, she heard Xia Huaidong's voice coming from inside.
“If it weren’t for Minghuai wanting to keep Xia Wan, I would have thrown her out right now! Didn’t you tell me you were certain Zheng Minghuai didn’t like Xia Wan? Why is he helping her now?”
The study door was tightly closed, and Xia Wan could only faintly hear the fury inside.
The room wasn't very soundproof, so she pressed her ear against the door to listen to what was happening inside.
Even through the door, Xia Zhizhi's voice still trembled slightly and remained stubborn.
“Dad, no matter what my sister has done, she is still your daughter. Minghuai brought her back not because he likes her, but because he doesn’t want me to be sad for this family.”
Xia Huaidong snorted coldly, his contempt undisguised.
"Since you're so sure of your feelings for Zheng Minghuai, why did you drug me that night on the cruise ship so I could sleep with him?"
After these words were spoken, the study fell silent.
Xia Wan could imagine Xia Zhizhi standing there as if struck by lightning, her eyes filled with grief and indignation.
It was Xia Huaidong who arranged for Xia Zhizhi to be drugged; logically, Xia Zhizhi was the one who was persecuted that night.
For a father to say such things reveals Xia Huaidong's despicable character.
"Open the door!"
A furious shout came from behind.
Xia Wan was startled. She had been listening at the study door for so long without noticing the noise behind her.
She turned her head and was met with Zheng Minghuai's furious face.
His face was so gloomy it was almost dripping with water, and beneath his dark eyes surged a thick, intense rage.
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