If it’s true that Dad has done something wrong to the Seet family, I’m willing to apologize to Grandpa and make it up to him. Evan is really nice to me and I don’t want to lose him. I can’t lose him!
Shortly after, they arrived at the Lane family villa.
Sylvia, who was playing with her phone with a sheet mask on her face, immediately stood up at the sight of the couple.
“What a rare visit, Mr. Seet. Is something the matter for you to come back with Nicole?” Sylvia asked in an ingratiating manner, losing her usual mean attitude toward Nicole.
“Where’s Dad?” Nicole asked straightforwardly.
“You need something from your father?”
Sylvia observed Nicole. It seems like something did happen.
Nicole didn’t reply as she trudged up the stairs with Evan at her heels.
Sylvia crossed her arms and shot daggers at their backs.
Nicole is so ill-bred! I would have chased her out if it weren’t for Evan. Nevertheless, why exactly are they looking for Zane?
Curious, Sylvia gingerly walked up the stairs.
At this moment, Zane was studying ancient paintings in his study. When he saw that Nicole had hurried in, he asked with a sullen face, “What are you doing here? Why did you come back?”
“There’s something that I need to ask you.”
Nicole had just finished when Evan walked in, catching Zane off guard.
He’s not here to hold me accountable for what Sylphiette had done, is he? If so, I’ll just say that I knew nothing about it!
Having made up his mind, he got up and smiled at Evan, ushering them to their seats before getting the maids to serve them tea.
Evan put on a cold look as he sat on the sofa and remained silent. Clearly, he didn’t want to concern himself with Zane because what happened to Nicole that afternoon was his doing.
It is his fault that Russell’s attitude had changed so drastically. Although he didn’t know what exactly Zane had done to the Seet family that was out of line, he could feel nothing but hatred for Zane at this moment.
Not wanting to see his false politeness as well, Nicole cut to the chase and began, “Dad, there’s something important that I want to ask you of.”
“We’re family, Nicole. Just fire away and I’ll answer all of your questions.”
“Dad, what exactly have you done wrong to the Seet family?”
Zane was stumped.
“What are you talking about? How could I have done something wrong to the Seet family?”
Did she bring Evan Seet home just to criticize me and get me into trouble? I don’t even have the guts to offend the Seet family. Is she trying to push me into the fire pit with that question?
“Dad, tell me the truth. If you hadn’t done anything wrong to the Seet family, Grandpa wouldn’t have treated me like that today!”
Zane regarded her with confusion. “How has he treated you? Even if Mr. Seet is unhappy with you, you can’t just put the blame on your dad! You—”
“Mr. Lane, this has started because of you,” Evan piped up. “I hope that you can tell us the truth.”
Zane’s heart did a flip.
Could it be… No, that’s impossible. It’s definitely not that. Even if it is, I can still shrug it off!
“Dad, did you remember something?”
Zane came back to his senses and insisted, “Nicole, Mr. Seet, I really have no idea what you’re talking about. Can you give me a little hint?”
The couple exchanged a look, knowing that getting information from Zane would be a futile attempt. They had no other choice but to turn to Russell, as they hoped to get a good grip on the situation.
