After Vera and Salman entered the Xu Mansion, their expressions were heavy as they quickened their footsteps.
Once they entered the main hall, servants came forward and immediately served them with tea.
However, Vera and Salman couldn't sit still at all. They shrugged the servants away and headed to the room.
"Is my father in? I want to see him!" Vera ordered.
"Old Master is resting. Miss Xu, Mr. Zheng, you—" A maid stood in front of Vera, blocking her way.
Angered, Vera couldn't help but lower her voice, "What are you going to do? Stop me? I want to meet my own father, but you're stopping me. Do you know what you are doing?"
The maid looked nervous, but she stood still and did not leave her stance, explaining, "Miss, the Old Master is really resting. Director Xu ordered us not to disturb the Old Master's rest."
"I am his daughter and the sister of Director Xu. How am I a disturbance? Get out of my way!" Pissed off, Vera was so infuriated that she raised her hand and was about to slap the maid.
However, at this moment, an elder in his fifties walked out and chuckled, "Miss Vera, the Old Master received your call last night and learned about Young Master Keith. He didn't sleep well all night and has just fallen asleep. Miss Vera, please wait a moment and allow the Old Master to sleep a little longer."
"Is that so? Warner, you're not lying to me, are you?" Vera glared at the old housekeeper vigilantly.
The old butler quickly cupped his hands and said, "I wouldn't dare. How could I dare lie to Miss Vera."
Vera wanted to probe further, but next to her, her husband Salman pulled her close and whispered to his wife. Finally, the two did not break into the room but sat down in the living room.
Meanwhile, in the Xu Mansion's master bedroom, Pascha was sitting on the edge of the bed. He was well dressed and looked solemn, not looking like he was going to sleep or rest at all.
In front of Pacha, there was a middle-aged man in a suit and leather shoes in his fifties, wearing a pair of glasses.
The man was none other than Felix, Pascha's son. He was also Vera's younger brother, who served in the Industrial and Commercial Bureau of Southzobe City.
Pascha glanced at his son and said, "Felix, tell me, what are the reasons for Vera and Salman to be here?"
Felix paused slightly before saying, "Yesterday, Salman brought Keith back from the district overnight. I heard that Keith's legs were broken, and he is still being treated in the hospital. I think Vera and Salman must have come for this matter!"
Speaking of that, the old man's face darkened slightly. He said, "Someone injured Keith. Vera called me last night to inform me about this. If it was an ordinary person who did it, the couple would have solved it by themselves. Now that they have came to find me, it must be someone difficult to deal with!"
Felix nodded. "Dad, it's true. I asked someone to investigate. This time, Salman took Keith to Zobery District. He was there to initially support the Chai Family and take part in the lantern festival. Unexpectedly, the Moo family invited a Martial Arts Master and eventually defeated the Chai Family. Keith was also implicated, and his legs were broken."
"But, sometimes Salman can be too smart. What's more, Vera is so hot-tempered that she would take action when triggered by the smallest thing. I'm afraid that Vera is too impulsive this time."
Pascha listened to his son's words. After a moment, he looked at Felix and said, "What do you mean? This time, it's Salman who dragged Vera here? Why did he do this?"
Felix said, "Dad, it's just my personal guess. I think the most important reason why Salman did this is that he wants to avenge his son. What's more, as far as I know, the Zheng family has invested a lot in the Chai family at the district this time. The Chai family was defeated this time, and the Zheng family has also suffered a great loss." "Moreover, the Moo family is still expanding and is gradually beginning to put pressure on the Zheng family. I'm afraid that Salman is under a lot of stress, so he wants to borrow some of your power to help him out."
Pascha listened quietly. He was silent but nodded inadvertently. Obviously, he agreed with his son.
After a pause, Pacha said, "In that case, we won't see them today. Ask them to leave."
"Dad, I think it's better to meet them!" Felix suggested.
"Why is that?" Pacha looked at his son.
He immediately explained, "Dad, you know Vera's temper. If you don't meet her today, she might really break in and make a mess."
"Also, I'm also a little selfish. If you don't meet Vera and Salman, I'm worried that Vera and her husband will misunderstand me. After all, since what happened at Mandell's villa last time, Vera and I have had our disagreements."
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