"On top of that, President Xia also holds shares in Qingyue's maternal family's company—that is, her mother's family's company. This was part of the exchange of benefits from their marriage alliance. Because of these entangled interests, President Xia's corporate heir must be one of the siblings. After all, Xia Xuyang and Xia Qingyue's mother may be dead, but her family isn't completely gone."
As competent businesspeople, Mrs. Xia's family could turn a blind eye to Mr. Xia's chaotic personal life and affairs, but they would never tolerate his mistresses and illegitimate children affecting Xia Xuyang and Xia Qingyue's inheritance rights and, by extension, their own vested interests.
When Xia Muhui heard what Su Yuhan said, he looked as if he had been struck by lightning. He swayed on his feet before flopping back into his chair with a THUD, his face a mask of bewilderment and loss.
