However, she never anticipated that their argument would leave her heart shattered.
Tears streaming down her face, she dashed back and poured out her grievances to Ms. Ma.
Ms. Ma was in the midst of reprimanding her when Ms. Fang stormed in…
With disdain etched on her face, Ms. Fang declared, "If the third branch persists in causing trouble, we'll sever the engagement with them, regardless of the consequences!"
Ms. Ma, too exasperated to contend with Ms. Fang's ire, attempted to console Shao Xiaozhi. She assured her that once her brother ascended to the position of Primus, he would procure a husband for her far superior to Young Master Zhao! After all, Young Master Zhao was merely a businessman—nothing more. She implored her brother to secure a high-ranking official as Shao Xiaozhi's spouse.
But Shao Xiaozhi only wept.
She harbored affection for Young Master Zhao.
