Chapter 272: Go Find Her
Once this statement was released, netizens went crazy.
[So Harriet really was in prison, but it was a wrongful conviction?]
[The official account is stepping in at this time—could money be behind this?]
[You're overthinking it. Money can't buy off an official account.]
[If this is true, Harriet is so pitiful. I feel bad for the beautiful lady.]
[Apex Global Group's official account personally issued a statement! Awesome!]
[So stealing sperm to have a child is actually illegal.]
[She even embezzled money? That's really too much.]
[I heard Apex Global Group's legal team is super powerful! My idol Finnegan is their chief legal advisor. Quinlan is in trouble now!]
[The only love of my life - what a romantic declaration! Mr. Lancaster is so domineering! Do you have a brother? I want to be your sister-in-law!]
[Wake up, his brother is Xavier.]
[Not that Xavier, the super famous celebrity?]
Xavier's fans quickly rushed over to support.
[Xavier has always been so low-key, everyone don't make such a fuss.]
[This is my husband! No one can take him!]
[Mr. Lancaster, I'm your long-lost sister-in-law, look at me!]
[Mr. Lancaster is so domineering! When are you free? Xavier and I will treat you to dinner!]
Niamh looked at the comments and laughed so hard she doubled over. "Harriet, who knew Xavier had so many fans. These days any idiot can become a celebrity."
The hospital room door opened at that moment.
Xavier stood frozen in the doorway, holding toys.
Niamh spat out the water she'd just sipped, nearly choking to death.
Harriet turned to see Xavier and was quite surprised too.
Though she didn't want to deal with him, Harriet guessed why he came and spoke coolly, "Are you here to see Della?"
"Yes." Xavier walked in. "I heard from Grandma that Tristan has a child, so I came to see her."
"You came at a bad time. Della just fell asleep."
Xavier looked rather awkward. "This is a gift I bought for Della. I heard she likes Lego, this is the newest set."
"I'll thank you on Della's behalf."
"You're welcome." Xavier put down the toys and stood by the bed looking at the sleeping Della. "She's really cute. My grandma keeps praising her."
"Grandma has been in low spirits these past few years, but since you came back, she looks so much better." Xavier looked at her. "Thank you."
Harriet replied coolly, "Mr. Xavier Lancaster, you're too kind. This doesn't have much to do with me."
Xavier felt uncomfortable inside.
He'd been the center of attention his whole life, and now he was a popular idol with everyone flattering him.
Harriet used to obey his every word tooꟷif he asked her to cook something, she'd immediately go to the kitchen.
But ever since she got out of prison that year, everything changed.
The truth about Lark framing her had been cleared up, but he had no idea Lark was such a good actress from start to finish.
She acted even better than him, a professional actor. He was deceived too, which is why he helped Lark bully Harriet.
It's all in the past nowꟷwhy does Harriet still hold a grudge against him?
Xavier never could hide his feelings. Knowing he was in the wrong, he spoke with rare patience, "Sister-in-law, are you still mad at me?"
"You and Tristan aren't divorced, and you had his child. We're still family. It's better to communicate about any problems, right?"
Harriet's face showed no smile. "I can't accept Mr. Xavier Lancaster calling me sister-in-law."
How could she forgetꟷit was Xavier who took a gun to kill her godmother that led to the tragedy that followed!
If Xavier hadn't taken that gun, Ondine might not have died!
Ondine's body was destroyed, she died with unresolved grievancesꟷhow could Harriet treat him like family!
Xavier immediately got angry, his tone becoming unpleasant. "Harriet, do you have to be so sarcastic?"
"What? Can't hide it anymore already?" Harriet sneered. "You call me sister-in-law just hoping I'll be like before and work like a slave for your family, right?"
"When I married into the Lancaster family, I had to take care of your brother who was in a vegetative state, serve your immobile mother, and cook for you."
"And you, the noble Mr. Xavier Lancaster, just reluctantly and hypocritically called me sister-in-law."
Xavier fell silent.
He was about to argue when he heard Harriet speak again.
"You must be thinking that being your sister-in-law is a blessing I earned over several lifetimes, right?"
Xavier fell silent again.
When did she learn to read minds? So good at guessing!
Harriet looked at him coolly. "Xavier, I, Harriet, don't want such a great blessing."
"But I think your cousin would really want it. Why don't you go to her instead?"
Xavier: "Harriet, you..."
Her phone suddenly rang. Harriet ignored him and went out to take the call.
Niamh walked up to Xavier and told him to leave. "Mr. Xavier Lancaster, you can go now."
Xavier lifted his chin proudly. "Who are you? What right do you have to kick me out?"
"I'm Harriet's friend and Della's godmother. You're giving Harriet a hard time—you tell me if I can kick you out or not?"
"I'm Della's uncle, of course I'm qualified to stay here." Xavier smiled. "A tomboy like you is Della's godmother? More like godfather!"
Niamh sneered and started rolling up her sleeves.
Xavier frowned. "What are you doing?"
"I usually don't waste words - I prefer action. I originally wanted to beat up Quinlan, but Harriet wouldn't let me. I've been holding in my anger with nowhere to vent, and here you come to my door! Damn man!"
"Don't get physical... don't hit my face! Tristan! Help!"
Xavier was beaten out of the hospital room, and right after, Finnegan arrived.
Tristan had asked him to come handle what Apex Global Group mentioned in their statement.
"Tristan, are you really going to sue Quinlan? She did give birth to a child for you after all."
"Did I want that child?" Tristan's eyes were full of coldness. "If not for her, Harriet wouldn't have divorced me!"
"My Della wouldn't hate me!"
"Not to mention she's hurt Della so badly now!"
Finnegan looked pained. "Though I haven't met Della, hearing Ryder mention her breaks my heart. She's suffered."
"But I came to talk business today, so I didn't prepare to meet her. When she's better, I'll buy proper gifts and formally introduce myself to her."
"Okay."
Finnegan talked with Tristan for over half an hour. The main point was that Harriet didn't want Quinlan's life right now, but Tristan had to completely ruin Quinlan's reputation.
Though Finnegan knew Quinlan, in this matter he would definitely follow Tristan's instructions.
He came out of the lounge and was about to leave when he suddenly saw Harriet leaning against a wall not far away.
She looked like she was waiting for him.