Chapter 48- Unexpected Truth
Dark clouds started to gather on the estate, an absolute sign that a storm was coming when Vera arrived in the house. Xu Long Wei was already waiting for their arrival. She went to him directly and greeted him with a kiss.
Xu Li-like always followed his mother silently, even when the family move to the dining hall to eat their dinner.
"What is the matter, son?" noticing that his son is unusually quiet, Xu Long Asked.
"I am upset today, daddy. Someone wanted to bully us, but mommy manages to fight back to that rude woman." the boy spilled the information full of disgust in his voice. Xu Li could not believe that someone would act like that to his mommy. He didn't mind even when that rude person dragged him, cause he is big enough to repel her action; however, his mom is his bottom line.
His father frowned and look at Vera for confirmation. Vera just slightly raises her shoulder indicating that it was nothing and she handled the situation. However, Xu Long Wei is not satisfied with her gesture, but did not pry more. He mentally noted to have his own investigation.
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The evening runs smoothly, and the household is about to end the day, but Vera is still awake in Xu Long Wei's study. In her had is a document she requested to an investigator, the result has come out, and she is furious with whats printed on it.
All this time, she thought that her mother's family had been living well, but the truth is far from it. Based on the paper, her grandparent's has lost their property when his first uncle loses a majority share on their company — the position he holds as the chairman was taken over by his first cousin who mysteriously acquires the lost share.
It is evident to Vera that the first cousin has concocted a scheme against her first uncle. "What a piece of trash" Vera spat, her temper is about to erupt. "How dare this lawless guy drags her family to the ground? She stood up and tried to calm herself.
The report says that her grandparents are now living in country A's most impoverished area and her uncle is scavenging any available job to provide for his family. Although her grandparents are already old, they help her first aunt to sell food on the street.
Vera's anger increases as she contemplates her family's situation in Country X. She never expected that they are suffering. She decided to visit her grandparent on the next day.
A door opening made Vera turn her head to see the man he loves slowly comes to her. He extends his long arms and caresses her face. "Are you okay? You look like you are about to assassinate someone. Is that bad?"
"Yes, I might need to see my grandparents tomorrow." She holds the man and borrowed her head on his chest.
"I will have my people prepare for tomorrow. Also, I want to discuss something." They seated on the sofa to have a comfortable position.
"It came to my attention that today a particular celebrity tried to harass you and Xu Li. The woman is someone I meet once before. I banned her from my company when she tried to drug my drinks. I also found out that she is your mother's niece. She is the daughter of the current chairman of Stargaze Entertainment Company. Your first uncle uses to own it."
"Vera's resentment towards the woman doubled upon learning what happened to Xu Long Wei. She clenches her teeth to control herself from cursing. How dare she drug her man! Her first thought to let the woman go changes quickly. She is more eager now to meet her mother's family to exact revenge for her man and her family. They will know first-hand how ruthless she was to those she deems as enemies.