Chapter 98

Chapter 98 Pain

Mu Xinyue didn't think much about it as she thought Mu Xia was trying to sow discord among them. Gently, she urged, "It's alright, Shanshan. Tell the truth. Was it Xia who got you into trouble?"

Situ Qingshan hung her head low silently.

She wanted to pin the blame onto Mu Xia with her mom, but her lies could be debunked easily. Hence, she dared not utter a word.

Mu Xinyue thought Situ Qingshan was afraid of Situ Hai, so she turned to Situ Hai and said, "Dear, I know you're protective of Xia. However, this has nothing to do with Shanshan. Earlier, Shanshan came home and told me that Xia brought Young Master Ye to the set to take away the lead role from her. I believe Xia must've said something for him to call off the deal."

She then turned to Mu Xia and declared frostily, "Xia, I can't believe you're so evil! Never mind if you hate your sister and took the lead role from her. Why are you doing this to our company? What evil plans are you hatching?"

Situ Hai felt his head throbbing. Still, the slightest trace of sanity that remained told him the usually obedient Mu Xia wouldn't do something this horrible.

Holding back his fury, he demanded, "Is this related to you?"

Mu Xia shot Mu Xinyue a taunting glance before replying, "Dad, I have no idea Aunt Xinyue hates me that much to suspect that I'm involved in this. I didn't want to reveal the truth, but since she tried to pin the blame on me, I have no choice but to reveal everything."

Her demeanor was cool.

Hearing her words, Mu Xinyue began to panic.

Mu Xia raised her chin and revealed, "It all started with Young Master Ye's business card. I'm the ambassador of Midnight Coffee Café, so he gave me his business card. I wanted to give it to you, Dad, but it disappeared after I went out."

"What?" Situ Hai hissed. "That business card is extremely important. Why didn't you keep it well?"

Mu Xia didn't bother beating around the bush. "Because Qingshan took the business card without telling me and even used it to gain her lead role—"

"Shut up!" Situ Qingshan shrieked, unable to stand the humiliation.

Situ Hai glared at her and barked out, "You should shut up! Let her continue!"

Situ Qingshan dared not go against him.

Hence, Mu Xia explained how Situ Qingshan used the business card to get the lead role. After Ye Sijue found out the truth, he brought Mu Xia to the set and revealed everything. In the end, the film crew kicked Situ Qingshan out.

At this, Mu Xia exhaled sharply. "After losing her lead role, Situ Qingshan flung Young Master Ye's business card onto the ground in anger. Young Master Ye was terribly upset and announced he'd call off all collaborations with our family. On the way back home, I tried to persuade him to change his mind to no avail," she lamented and gave Situ Qingshan an exasperated glare.

Situ Qingshan burst out angrily, "Liar! I bet you didn't even try to persuade Young Master Ye to change his mind!"

Mu Xia shook her head sadly. "Shanshan, why are you still blaming me? Don't you know your mistake? We are all family. Why would I risk Dad's company just to get back at you?"