Chapter 2565 - 1482:

An error occurred, Second Brother Xia Mingxing was anxious, and of course, he couldn’t let Zhang Zetian discover the situation.

He was called by First Brother, who informed him that both the True Lady and the adopted daughter were in trouble. He needed to stop the other guests from going upstairs.

Especially Zhang Zetian—he couldn’t be allowed upstairs to know what had happened this time.

First Brother Xia Yanli and their father went upstairs, made arrangements immediately, while their mother negotiated with the ladies.

He and his father then quickly captured the security guard in his sister’s room, dragged him away, tied him up, and locked him up.

As for True Lady Xia Yuxin, she had already been awakened by the servant guarding the door, who then helped her change her clothes.

The original evening gown was replaced; her hair was now disheveled from the previous commotion, and her makeup was smudged.

The awakened True Lady Xia Yuxin went from being dazed to angry.

Although she wasn’t experiencing this for the first time, having dated before her return, this incident with the security guard was a disgrace.

In her anger, her eyes showed a murderous intent.

She didn’t understand why her plan had backfired on herself.

She didn’t know why it happened.

The pain throughout her body explained that she was drugged, yet the wine containing the drug was supposed to be drunk by the imposter Luo Feifei.

Why was she drugged?

True Lady Xia Yuxin suspiciously looked at the servant in front of her and slapped the servant.

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"Pa"

"Wretch, was it you?"

The servant was hit, but actually, True Lady Xia Yuxin instructed her to do something, which she did for money, and it was her who led people in.

The switch between the true and false ladies had already been discovered moments ago.

Knowing it was inevitable, True Lady Xia Yuxin might blame her for the reverse design when she laid out the plan with money.

Being hit was secondary; the greatest fear was enduring further torture.

She had been trembling earlier, and now, after being hit, she could only cover her face and lower her head!

Silently regretting, why be greedy for money?

If she weren’t greedy, this episode wouldn’t have happened.

The furious and sinister True Lady Xia Yuxin vented her rage on her without knowing what rage would follow.

She worried about her situation.

Accepting True Lady Xia Yuxin’s scolding.

After being slapped, her face was swollen.

It hurt!

But inwardly she felt pleased; these wealthy ladies are evil, and evil breeds consequences.

Not knowing what her situation will be in the future, but achieving a good marriage will be difficult for this miss now!

Despite feeling pleased secretly, she could only revel in the dark, for the inner delight came with physical pain since True Lady Xia Yuxin was not merely slapping her face but cursing continuously.

She kicked her multiple times with her high heels and then kicked her to the ground, causing multiple pains.

"Alright, fix your makeup, touch it up and go out!"

Mr. Xia felt extremely annoyed, his daughter had gone astray while raised in the countryside.

Originally, he knew about the struggle between his biological daughter and adopted daughter.

If this successful design by his biological daughter broke the adopted daughter’s destiny, it could hold risks since both were daughters.

But having arranged with a master, if this disrupted the adopted daughter’s destiny, the biological daughter’s destiny wouldn’t fade, and their family’s fortunes would remain prosperous, no longer needing the adopted daughter.

The departure of the adopted daughter would also teach her a lesson.

This way, the adopted daughter would never depart from them.

Without a good reputation in public, without good fame, she wouldn’t have the right destiny in the entertainment world.

It wouldn’t be easy to thrive in the entertainment industry.

Moreover, if the adopted daughter left their company, finding a good job would be difficult unless she left the entertainment industry and worked anonymously in another city.

With that pretty face, if notoriety spreads, that face, that figure could spoil her, but whether she’s a bird in a gilded cage or becomes a wealthy lady?

If she departs from the Xia family, a pleasant life isn’t assured.

This adopted daughter must rely on their family, constantly earning money for them.

Even without the adopted daughter bringing luck, they would still exploit her, draw her final value to expand their business.

Unfortunately, his biological daughter was too useless; her actions backfired.

With the biological daughter’s weak fortune, she couldn’t stay long beside them; they must marry her off sooner.

Standing at the doorway, Mr. Xia pondered endlessly, regardless if the True or False Lady, who won or lost this time.

It seemed all that mattered to him was interest.

True Lady Xia Yuxin was unsuccessful, so he could only use the imposter Luo Feifei.

True Lady Xia Yuxin angrily slapped the servant, initially without interference, as the beating was deserved.

This incapable person had to go; she had to be silenced.

True Lady Xia Yuxin’s father’s words made her take a deep breath and glare hard at the servant sitting on the ground.

Her hair was fixed, makeup was touched up, changed into a gown that covered marks.

Switched high heels, and changed her jewelry.

Today’s coming-of-age banquet couldn’t be ruined by this incident; she had to be introduced to outsiders to let them know she was a daughter of the Xia family.

Although a small portion knew about it, knowing family members would handle it.

If she couldn’t marry Zhang Zetian, she had to earn more in this family.

She must gather the gifts given by all those people today.

If she couldn’t marry Zhang Zetian, she needed to earn more in this house, possibly marrying another rich man or son of a wealthy family.

Never return to a life of poverty.

For the sake of earning more, what true love is there?

Of course, it wasn’t all necessary.

If Zhang Zetian didn’t want her, then certainly the imposter couldn’t marry him.

This failure represented negligence; the next strategies would continue.

True Lady Xia Yuxin was indeed a reborn person; she quickly stabilized her mood.

Though clinched fists hurt her skin from fury, it hadn’t driven anyone into madness.

Following her father’s steps, she then walked to the imposter’s door, paused there briefly, but continued moving.

She had just impulsively tried to rush in, wanting to beat the imposter.

Without confidence from the system, she was also pulled back by her father.

She held back the itch to hit the imposter.

So, they continued moving downstairs.

Father and daughter descended, while upstairs, there were still First Brother and mother, finishing the cleanup.

True Lady Xia Yuxin followed her father’s steps, descending the stairs.

People’s eyes constantly focused on True Lady Xia Yuxin, examining her.

Mr. Xia took the microphone and introduced his biological daughter.

He briefly introduced the swapping at her birth, now reuniting with his biological daughter.

Then True Lady Xia Yuxin also went on stage, seemingly like nothing happened.

Indeed as a reborn, her mood stayed steady.

Others’ scrutiny didn’t reveal her insecurities.

As for who wasn’t present at the banquet?

Many were pondering, but currently, no one provided answers.

Second Brother Xia Mingxing noticed his biological sister and father on stage; he couldn’t discern anything from their faces.

Feeling anxious about what truly happened?

Where was the adoptive sister?

Why didn’t she come down?

First Brother and mother along with some others hadn’t come down?

Second Brother Xia Mingxing’s worries showed through his grudging smiles.

Zhang Zetian silently watched on stage, unaware of his thoughts at the moment.

Previously, the beautiful face appeared, but now, no one overly enamored by beauty.

Knowing the Xia family’s marriage alliance involved the True Lady, not the imposter.

The scrutiny was akin to others.

After True Lady Xia Yuxin stepped off the stage, she returned to Zhang Zetian as if nothing transpired.

When she returned from stage to Zhang Zetian’s side, others surrounding him dispersed.

Only Second Brother Xia Mingxing stayed nearby, opened his mouth, yet no words spoken.

As the situation couldn’t allow conversation now.

Hence, holding a wine glass, watching his biological sister silently, his thoughts already flew upstairs.

True Lady Xia Yuxin acted unfazed, her robust State of Mind, arm hooked with Zhang Zetian’s, later dancing with him.