Chapter 278: Situation Reversal

Xin He arrived late and looked at the room filled with people in amazement. "What is happening here?" she asked.

Lord Marquis looked upset. He opened his mouth, paused, and then finally asked her, leaning back in his tone, "Did you come to my study?"

Even though his tone was as friendly as usual, there was a trace of disappointment in his eyes.

Xin He shook her head, utterly confused. "Father, did you want me to come to your study? I left the estate earlier today and just returned. What's happening here? Has there been a burglary in the study?"

Lord Marquis felt uneasy hearing her words. He turned and looked at Jinxiu, who was still kneeling on the ground. His intense gaze bore into her. "What's going on?" he demanded.

Jinxiu shivered, clenched her teeth, and confessed boldly, "I genuinely saw Eldest Miss enter the master's study. Why are you denying it now, Eldest Miss?"