The atmosphere seemed awkward and sullen. Everyone’s expressions were dark. Xyla could tell that the Sullivan family had laid out their conditions. Her father must have called her back to compromise.
She remained unfazed and walked calmly over to them. “Uncle Sullivan, Aunt Ronson, you’re here…”
No matter how annoyed she was with the Sullivan family, she had to remain polite on the surface. Tony and Bailey nodded at her indifferently.
Xyla strode over to Jeremy and sat down beside him, asking, “Dad, did you call me home for something?”
“It’s not much, really. Your Uncle Sullivan and Aunt Ronson just want to apologize to you, so they made me call you back,” said Jeremy.
“Oh, I see,” Xyla replied faintly, shifting her gaze to Tony and Bailey.
“Xyla, I’m sorry. I’m really, really sorry. Can you let Mary go?” Bailey looked sincere.
“I’ve already told Uncle Sullivan what needed to be said when he called me. The answer is no,” said Xyla.
“Alright then. Now that you’ve apologized to her in person, can you leave my house?” Jeremy added.
Her father’s reaction surprised her. His tone was indifferent and his expression was dark. Logically speaking, he shouldn’t be trying to get into a dispute with the Sullivan family at a time like this. They were still business partners after all.
Bailey got straight to the point, saying, “Mr. Quest, as in-laws, are you really planning to not show us any respect at all? Aren’t you afraid that we’ll withdraw our investment in that project?”
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