No response; she didn’t bother any further and turned to go downstairs.

She wanted to go to the kitchen to cook some light porridge for Xia Weibao, but unexpectedly encountered Xia Yongxuan preparing a love-packed lunch in the kitchen.

Xia Chuyan’s face darkened; it was clear at a glance that it was made for Summer.

After what happened yesterday morning, she and Xia Yongxuan were completely at odds.

Being alone in one space was just awkward.

She turned to leave.

"Second Sister, where are you rushing off to?" Xia Yongxuan’s voice came from behind.

Xia Chuyan rolled her eyes, but turned around with a gentle smile, "Fifth Sister hasn’t woken up yet, I’m going to see if she’s better."

"You really care for Xia Weibao meticulously, but I wonder how much of that care is genuine?"

Xia Chuyan’s eyes narrowed slowly, "That’s not your concern, Elder Sister."

Xia Yongxuan’s smile was inexplicable as she continued to work on her love-packed lunch, "The Xia Family has many siblings, but I don’t pay attention to those people. The only one I can’t see through is you.

Second Sister, you’re not one to submit beneath others, so why act as Xia Weibao’s backdrop."

"What are you trying to say?"

"Working with me isn’t better than working with Xia Weibao?"

Xia Chuyan sneered—how dare she!

"I won’t collaborate with anyone, whether it’s you or Xia Weibao. Elder Sister, since you have so much time, why not focus on managing your own man." 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

After speaking, she turned to leave, but before she’d taken two steps, Xia Yongxuan’s voice rang out again.

"Xia Weibao has neither power nor influence and no foundation in the Xia Family at all. Your branch’s hope of elevating her position is simply wishful thinking; don’t forget how your sister died."

Xia Chuyan’s expression changed, and she turned to leave.

Leaving the kitchen, she did not go upstairs but left the villa.

She wandered aimlessly around the Xia Family’s grounds, head down, her thoughts unclear.

A moment later, she arrived outside the courtyard where the Yanxia Group stayed, carrying a food box.

Just in time to see Neil walking out from inside.

She smiled as she approached him.

Seeing her there, Neil was somewhat surprised, "Second Miss, why are you here?"

Xia Chuyan lifted the food box in her hand, "Summer didn’t eat the Peach Blossom Crisp from yesterday, so I brought some fresh ones today."

Neil’s face sank; those were made by Xia Weibao, and naturally, so was this.

He held no regard for that married woman at all.

Flirting around, unfaithful!

She even drugged him last night!

Causing him to rush to the emergency room in the dead of night!

If a female head of the Xia Family had to be chosen, he’d prefer Xia Yongxuan. At least she wasn’t married and had always been devoted to his master.

Medical skills, good character, strong abilities; she’d be a competent helpmate.

So he politely declined, "No need, my master is going out soon and probably won’t have time to eat. Perhaps you could take it back, Second Miss."

Xia Chuyan’s eyes flickered slightly, "Summer is going out?"

"Yes, Eldest Miss is taking Summer out for a stroll today, with Eldest Miss taking care of him, so there’s no need for Second Miss and Fifth Miss to worry."

Xia Chuyan’s expression darkened; no wonder Xia Yongxuan was making lunch—it was for a date.

She threw several sharp glances at Neil and left with a cold face.

Neil scratched his head, a bit puzzled.

He was just speaking the truth; how did it offend her? Indeed, a woman’s heart is like a needle in the sea.

Xia Chuyan went directly to Xia Jinsong’s study.

Soon after, Xia Jinsong’s shocked voice came from the study.

"Are you serious? Summer likes my Baby?"

"Of course it’s true; yesterday, when Fifth Sister was sick, he specifically came to see her."