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"People reborn should have no old affections, should they?"
Huo Xingzhou's jaw lifted slightly, his tone laced with a touch of wilfulness as he retorted.
Xu Xiuyuan was taken aback before replying, "I've agreed to your request." It was probably because Qiao Xi took care of his grandmother.
"Then I won't disturb you any longer."
Having achieved his goal, Huo Xingzhou left.
After watching him leave, Xu Xiuyuan made an overseas call, "Since you've made a choice from the start, then don't regret it. Huo Xingzhou's life is already ruined."
He would be content with a life of modest means, crippled legs binding him for life, never again reaching the pinnacle of power.
As for Zhuo Feng, he was likely a trap set by the senior branch of the family. Huo Xingzhou was desperately seeking medical advice, with no other options.
After hanging up the phone, Xu Xiuyuan thought of Qiao Xi again, feeling somewhat uneasy.
But Qiao Xi was unaware that someone was thinking about her.
