Liu Meilan's face looked extremely pale.
This is a perfect example of lifting a rock only to drop it on your own foot!
But in front of the Qin family, she couldn't refuse, much less reveal the truth. Otherwise, if this got out, she would lose all face in high society.
With no other option, Liu Meilan could only walk to the single sofa and grit her teeth to sit down.
Xia Yue noticed that after sitting down, Liu Meilan's expression stiffened and showed pain for a moment, as if she was trying her best to endure something.
Xia Yue couldn't help but laugh. Liu Meilan had finally met her match. How satisfying!
The old butler, completely unaware of the undercurrents within the Xia family, went straight to the point, relaying the task he had received that morning.
"Mrs. Xia, Miss Xia, it's like this. Some time ago, the Qin family and the Xia family arranged a marriage, hoping to form a good alliance between them."
However, due to some recent changes, the old patriarch decided to terminate the marriage.
Miss Xia, I'm very sorry, but please feel free to make any requests you may have. As long as the Qin family can fulfill them, we will not back out.
Liu Meilan was stunned after hearing what the old housekeeper said!
She never expected that the Qin family would come to annul the engagement!
What about her future husband?
What will happen to the Xia family's funding shortfall?
Liu Meilan was so angry she was practically going crazy.
Unlike Liu Meilan, Xia Yue was secretly overjoyed!
She never expected that the Qin family would suddenly break off the engagement!
Haha, did she hear that right?
The trouble she feared most was actually resolved just like that.
Moreover, they promised her huge benefits; it was like a pie falling from the sky!
Xia Yue was about to agree when Liu Meilan jumped up and shouted, "No! No way! I don't agree!"
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