Revenge of the Hideous Lady (Xyla Quest) novel Chapter 21

“Yeah, I just got to know what she’s really like.” Tom Sullivan seemed equally annoyed when Emily Quest was brought up.

Recently, the Sullivan Food Group’s stock price had been severely affected due to what happened between Tom Sullivan, Emily Quest, and Xyla Quest. Moreover, his father had treated him harshly ever since.

Tom knew that if he was not obedient, he would lose everything he worked so hard for.

Apart from these factors, there was a more important reason. The truth was that he was beginning to find Xyla a much better option than Emily ever since she became beautiful again.

Xyla was better than Emily in almost every way. Therefore, Tom loved Xyla even more now.

“In that case, I will go to the Quest’s family and call the wedding off tomorrow,” Tony said.

“Okay,” Tom said.

Julian Sullivan chuckled very politely. “Since Tom has agreed to call the wedding off, Dad, please forgive him.”

Tom smiled gratefully at Julian before carefully shifting his gaze to Tony’s face.

“Alright. I understand.” Tony stood up and walked upstairs.

After Bailey Ronson showed Tom a gesture of victory, she smiled at Julian before walking upstairs as well.

“Tom, please push my wheelchair over,” Julian said.

Tom hurriedly pushed the gold-plated wheelchair over before slowly helping Julian onto it.

“Ha. Look at me. I’m so useless. Even with so much going on in the Sullivan family, I can’t help one bit,” Julian said bitterly.

“Big Brother, don’t say that about yourself. It’s not intentional. It’s all because of that accident. That’s why…”

“Let’s not talk about it. I’m going upstairs.”

After that, Julian pushed himself into the elevator.

As soon as the elevator closed, his facial expression immediately turned gloomy, and a cunning look appeared in his eyes.

***

On the morning of the next day, Emily Quest was successfully bailed out by the lawyer May Conner had sent.

Accompanied by May, she quickly made her way home while keeping a low profile.

When the two arrived, Tony Sullivan, Tom Sullivan, Bailey Ronson, and Jeremy Quest were all seated on couches.

There was a heavy atmosphere hanging in the living room.

“At first, I wished for them to stay together. However, you know about what Emily Quest has been doing recently. It’s really affecting our family a great deal.

“When that incident happened yesterday, the voices against the Sullivan family’s consumer products grew louder yet again. Our barely recovering stock price began to fall again.

“You run a company too. I’m sure you understand how things like this can severely affect a company.”

Bailey Ronson spoke each word seriously. There was a helpless look on her face.

Meanwhile, Tom and Tony agreed silently.

When Emily heard what was being said and observed the scene unfold, she felt as if her head was about to explode. For an instant, she felt as if the world had gone dark.

How could they cancel the engagement she fought so hard for?

In a state of disbelief, Emily charged into the meeting and looked at Tom. “Brother Sullivan, how could you call the wedding off? Didn’t you promise you would love me forever?”

“I’m sorry, Emily. I don’t think we are suitable for each other,” Tom said.

Emily felt as if her heart had been stabbed and was bleeding out a river.

“As for compensation, you can ask for as much as you see fit… We will try to satisfy your requests,” Bailey added.

Jeremy Quest had a sullen look in his eyes. He glared at Emily before looking at Bailey unhappily. “There isn’t a need for that. Nothing forced would turn out good anyway. Since you have already made things clear, let’s just get it over and done with… My only condition is that Tom should keep his distance from my two daughters from now on.”

Jeremy was a proud man. Since the Sullivan family had already spoken, he naturally would not refuse them.

Emily seemed shocked. “Dad, how could you agree just like that?” She stomped her feet on the ground.