My Dreamy Old Husband novel Chapter 174

“I’ve built ten Schools of Hope under Xyla’s name so that more schooling opportunities are provided to the children living in the mountains. They don’t have to pay a single cent for rent or food. I hope Xyla will like this present from me!”

Thunderous applause exploded right there and even Sophia had joined in. Even though the Harper Family’s main reason for doing charity was to increase their popularity, they still had done it anyway.

However, Xyla did not like it at all. What she wanted was Eternal Love, not some poor Schools of Hope!

Nevertheless, her impeccable acting skills had completely masked her true feelings. She was so moved that she sobbed while saying something that was entirely untrue. “Richard, I love this present so much!”

Another thunderous applause boomed. Sophia had also fervently clapped her hands, but the stunning red glimmer shining from the Eternal Love on her finger almost reddened Xyla’s eyes as well.

With that, the charity banquet organized by the Harper Family came to an end and they did not try to bully Sophia anymore. Perhaps it was because she had ‘deliberately’ brought some powerful figures with her, which brought enough pride to the Harpers, so they were surprisingly satisfied with Sophia’s performance.

When the banquet began, Richard, who had just given a moving speech, went to take a short rest.

In the rest area, Mrs. Harper patted his shoulder and said in satisfaction, “I can’t believe that woman has this capability! I definitely have underestimated her! Son, it’s normal for a man to be in love with several women at once. Many of them have a woman at home who’s dutiful and a few capable ones outside. Did you think I didn’t know about the few witches in your dad’s company? Since they can help him with his business and never threaten our positions, I’m too lazy to deal with them. Sophia, on the other hand, is quite capable and might be able to assist you in your career in the future. Don’t worry, I’ll talk some sense into Xyla for you, so go ahead and be with her! Just don’t make a big deal out of it. However, I only have one condition for that—Xyla must be the one who gives birth to your heir. If Sophia really wants to be with you, you have to ask her to perform a tubectomy. This is my only request!”

Upon hearing that, he was beyond delighted. “Thanks, mom!”

Standing outside the door, Xyla had heard everything. Her face, which became even more beautiful with makeup, became extremely distorted because of her anger within.

Have a woman at home who’s dutiful and a few capable ones outside?

Hah, do you think you can enter the Harper Family because of this, Sophia? It’s impossible!

Halfway through the banquet, Kayla went to the lounge to take a rest, but she saw Xyla crying alone in the room until her makeup was soiled. Hence, Kayla quickly asked for the reason.

In between her tears, Xyla told her about the conversation that Richard and Mrs. Harper had today, which she overheard. After hearing that, Kayla became so angry that her entire body trembled.

“That b*tch has some good tactics indeed! Don’t worry, I will never let her marry into the Harper Family! I will ruin her reputation tonight!”

Upon seeing Kayla’s facial features distorting due to hatred, Xyla was relieved. If Sophia wants to marry into the Harper Family, she will have to bypass me and Kayla first!

Halfway through the banquet, Sophia seemed to have drank too much alcohol, so she went to the bathroom. Her face was flushed red and she felt dizzy when she exited with the cocktail that she drank now taking its effect on her. As she touched up on her makeup earlier, a sudden fragrance wafted into her nose, weakening her limbs as she slowly fainted while holding the sink.

Oh no!

She realized that something was wrong. However, her consciousness slowly sank as the world spun around her. She could not muster an ounce of strength within her.

Suddenly, she felt a stabbing pain in her neck. A cool liquid was then immediately injected into her and it seemed to flow through her entire body, penetrating every blood vessel instantly. In no time, she felt that her body was boiling.

She did not lose her consciousness. On the contrary, she was even more alert, but she felt as if she was floating in the air and even hallucinated that she was already in heaven.

Three bulky men who looked like waiters quickly carried Sophia into the guest room on the second floor and closed the door. The room number was 402.