Huffs Technology was so badly undermined because of the loss incurred during the fire that it was on the verge of bankruptcy. It was only with the funds from their in-laws, the Edwards and Harpers, did they manage to barely scrape through. However, the Huff Family were now only a shadow of their old selves.
Therefore, it was Xyla’s priority to marry Richard as soon as possible to ensure his family would continue providing them with financial assistance. As long as her family managed to pull through this time, everything else would turn out fine.
She had a gut feeling who the culprit was for the predicament of Huffs Technology. Although she had no solid proof because the culprit’s plan had been airtight, she knew she couldn’t be far off.
Right now, she had to take her revenge on Sophia but her family had no means to help her with that. She wouldn’t pin any hope of getting help from the Harpers either, who weren’t likely to help her deal with Sophia. They were still encouraging Richard to get back together with Sophia so that they could get their hands on the immense wealth she had.
“What? Not only is that b*tch still alive, she didn’t even suffer any injuries?” Faye looked surprised to learn how Sophia had managed to make the narrow escape. “She’s really one hell of a lucky girl,” Faye remarked, her eyes lingering on Xyla.
Putting on a harmless and innocent look, Xyla asked, “Faye, Sophia is your sister. Shouldn’t you be happy to know that she’s still alive?”
Faye snorted in response without saying anything. She had registered to take part in a campus beauty contest which was going to be held soon. To make sure she would shine during the contest, she hired several dancing teachers to give her some last-minute, intensive lessons.
Massaging her thighs, Faye remarked in a crafty tone, “Do you think I have no idea who would be the happiest if that b*tch was to die in that fire? Xyla, do I look stupid to you?”
On the fateful day the fire took place, they tricked Sophia into visiting them. All they wanted was to keep her there as a bait to lure her husband over; they had no intention of getting her killed. The house catching fire all of a sudden was totally unplanned.
Panic-stricken, they managed to get out of the house but they forgot about Sophia’s existence. After an investigation, it was revealed that someone had deliberately set the store room on fire with the intention to kill Sophia, who was stuck in one of the rooms on the third floor.
Just two days after Sophia escaped the fire at Edwards Residence, the entire tower of Huffs Technology was devoured in a blaze too. The two incidents couldn’t be mere coincidence. Before this, Faye kept her mouth shut as Xyla’s family was the owner of Huffs Technology and had offered tremendous help to her family when their company was facing a huge crisis.
However, things had been different now and the Edwards Family were no longer their old selves. Right now, they were a branch of the prestigious Edwards Family in Bayside City and they were blessed with a son-in-law who was a tycoon. Meanwhile, Huffs Technology had suffered a fatal blow because of the fire. Therefore, Faye did not see the need to respect Xyla, who was nothing without her family business.
Xyla held her head low, a flash of resentment in her eyes as Faye mocked her. This girl is such an ungrateful b*tch! Has she forgotten who funded her family when they were down?
Pretending that she did not understand what Faye meant, Xyla steered the conversation away by saying, “Faye, I have a way to find out who Sophia’s husband is.”
Faye, who was still massaging her legs, asked in a lackadaisical manner, “Oh, tell me all about it then.”
Xyla walked over and said warmly, “Since Sophia is your sister, we have to do something to show we’re friendly if we want to get closer to her rich husband.
Although she wasn’t injured in the fire last time, we should still do something to show that we care about her. Let’s see… Why don’t you and Uncle Joe visit her with some gifts? I bet she won’t reject such a kind gesture from the two of you…”
Faye thought it was a rather good idea. Although Xyla was a scheming girl, Faye had to admit that she was really smart. Thus, she started preparing for the visit right away.
In the afternoon, Joe and Faye made their way to The Imperial with several bags of gifts. To no one’s surprise, they were denied access to the residential area by the security officer.
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