The Queen of Masks

Chapter 17: Has Sister Nan Become the Discarded Child in Her Father’s Eyes?

A few minutes later, the female police officer walked back into the interrogation room.

“Nancy Gu, your father has chosen to settle and has presented a letter of understanding, so this case is now closed. You can go home now.”

Nancy furrowed her brow; Tim Gu was indeed capable of such actions. She had anticipated that the Cai family would seek Tim's help to rescue Yan Cai, and at that time she thought if Tim could still be considered a father, he wouldn’t agree to a settlement. Clearly, he wasn’t!

As Nancy stepped out of the police station, Tim Gu, Ella Zhou, Xena Gu, and Mo Jiang were waiting outside.

Tim spoke coldly: “I’ve understood the whole situation. Although Yan Cai was at fault first, you shouldn’t have hit him or called the police. Don’t you know what position the Cai family holds in Pingcheng? Because of this trivial matter of yours, the business dealings between our families nearly fell apart.” The business interactions between the Gu and Cai families were close-knit; even a single deal could be worth hundreds of millions.

“We’ll go to the Cai family with gifts later for you to sincerely apologize to Yan Cai. After this lesson, he surely won’t dare bully you again; we’ll consider this matter settled.

” Tim felt it was necessary to apologize in person as it would reflect his sincere attitude. However, throughout all this consideration, he only thought about company and family interests while completely ignoring his daughter’s grievances.

Ella then chimed in: “Nancy, I’m not saying this to criticize you but other students get along well; why are they only targeting you? Is there something wrong with you?”

“Speaking of which, Xena also studied at Pingcheng No. 1 High School. During those three years she was not only an exemplary student but also president of the student council; she received scholarships left and right and achieved third place in her grade on college entrance exams to get into Beijing University. You should learn more from your sister.” In ordinary people's eyes, Xena truly represented 'the perfect child.' Not only was she talented in many areas but also excelled academically.

Ella took pride in Xena all along. Therefore seeing Nancy as someone who causes trouble brought her a sense of satisfaction deep down inside.

In those days when she lived under someone else's roof at the Ye family while Helen Ye was a socialite in Pingcheng surrounded by suitors galore—she felt like Helen's maid always overshadowed by her brilliance.

Now that Helen Ye had passed away, Ella transformed into Mrs. Gu; not only did she take Helen's man but also acquired wealth from the Ye family.

Her husband adored her; their daughter was both beautiful and outstanding with limitless potential ahead.

In contrast stood this foolish daughter born from Helen Ye who had no redeeming qualities whatsoever yet stirred up trouble instead.

How could such waste compare with Xena?

Tim already disapproved of his biological daughter; being compared by Ella made everything about Nancy seem even more displeasing.

“How can she compare with Xena? Hmph! If I could have just one-tenth of what Xena has accomplished I’d be satisfied.”

Xena secretly felt pleased while appearing exceptionally modest on the surface: “Mom and Dad, please don’t just praise me; make sure to compliment Nancy too.”

“I wish I could praise her but there’s nothing commendable about her,” Tim shot Nancy a disdainful glance—this daughter seemed hopeless.

Mo held Xena’s hand affectionately: “Do you think everyone is as excellent as you?”

Some people simply had nothing admirable about them.

Xena blushed shyly: “Mo Jiang brother! You’re making me feel embarrassed.”

While this happy family enjoyed their moment together, Nancy stood aside like an outsider fiddling with her phone seemingly oblivious to their conversation.