Chapter 318

“Xavia Lockhart, I told you not to cause any trouble time and time again. Great now. You’ve caused such big trouble. “Do you think that you’ll have nothing to fear just because you have Stefan Talton to protect you? Do you really not care about the reputation of the Lockhart family and your elder sister? “How can there be a scourge like you in the Lockhart family? Why is my life so miserable…” Mrs. Lockhart was furious and anxious. As she reprimanded Xavia, she suddenly ended up crying instead. How were they supposed to suppress such big news? It would be difficult for them to explain things no matter how hard they tried! Xavia was baffled when she faced this sudden slap. However, based on reason, Xavia knew that something must have happened because she had received a phone call from Ava earlier and now Mrs. Lockhart was behaving in this manner. She thought of something, so she quickly took out her cell phone. After that, she saw a bunch of news on the trending search. So, that was it. She took a deep breath and said, “Someone suspected that I was pretending to be Jenna and they were spying on Young Master Burton. I proposed to work together with him to resolve the other party’s doubts. However, the high and mighty Young Master Burton, your dearest son-in-law, said that he didn’t know about this matter at all and would get out of the situation in one piece. He’d rather turn the Lockhart family into sacrificial lambs. “Did I still have to show him respect?” Was that the case? Someone was suspicious and was investigating the matter? Mrs. Lockhart was startled. After that, she exasperatedly said, “So, you quarreled with Zivon just because of this? Do you know that you should be even more careful at a time like this?” “Now, the news is all over the place with all sorts of speculation. How are you planning to explain yourself? Do you really intend to let Zivon abandon the Lockhart family so that the Lockhart family will end up being a victim of your momentary caprice?” The wealthier and the more reputable people were, the more they knew how to judge the situation and were to give and take. In this case, they were still thinking of clinging onto the ruthless Zivon. Xavia really admired them from the bottom of her heart. At the same time, she also felt that the world of the rich was truly terrifying. It was so terrifying to the point that it was intimidating. Xavia was really glad that she was just an ordinary citizen who grew up in the countryside ever since she was young. When Mrs. Lockhart saw that Xavia still dared to look at her strangely, she felt even more furious and said, “What are you looking at?” Xavia replied, “I’m looking at you because I feel that you are absurd. Others’ sons-in-law would rush forward to try and please their mothers-in-law, but you’re trying so hard to please Zivon on the contrary. Even when he doesn’t care about you, you’re still clinging onto him so desperately. “Your life might seem glamorous but in fact, your life is worse than that of a pet.” A pet? A dog? How dare Xavia insult her in another way? Xavia’s words pierced right through Mrs. Lockhart’s heart, such that her veins were protruding and she was about to raise her hand and slap Xavia again… This time, Xavia raised her hand and grabbed Mrs. Lockhart’s hand directly. She looked straight at Mrs. Lockhart, “I’m different from you. I won’t let anyone bully or trample all over me even if you are my biological mother.” After saying those words, Xavia let go of Mrs. Lockhart’s hand, turned around and walked out directly. Xavia was satirizing Mrs. Lockhart directly for her cowardice with that arrogant and resolute posture and defiant attitude of hers. “You… you… you’re a rebellious daughter. A rebellious daughter.” Mrs. Lockhart fell on the sofa in anger and felt a throbbing pain in her heart… Xavia got into a cab while wearing a mask and sunglasses. Under the reflection of the light outside the car, her eyes underneath the sunglasses were quite clear, cold and indifferent. It seemed that she was emotionless but she was actually sorrowful. Would the Lockhart family be influential and prosperous without a scourge like her? They still had to humble themselves in front of others too, right? What was even more upsetting was that Mrs. Lockhart actually slapped her because of a heartless man? Sigh. The car arrived at the Burton family’s old mansion. Xavia got out of the car. The night breeze was chilly. She crossed her arms in front of her chest as she stared at the majestic old mansion in front of her, looking lost. She did not need to show any respect towards the Lockhart family, but how should she deal with the Burton family? Did she really have to go all the way? “Weren’t you courageous when you left? Isn’t it a little too late for you to feel sentimental and stand here now?” A derisive cold voice sounded behind her. Xavia turned around and saw the dark and dignified figure under the large sycamore tree. The night was his defence and it seemed to be his background, making him to be even more dangerous and terrifying than he was during the daytime.