Exclusive Love: Pampered by the Scheming Tycoon-Chapter 27: The Young Sister-in-law Starts Playing Tricks

In the blink of an eye, Lin Banxia had been in the hospital for three days.

During this time, the Huo Family's housekeeper delivered a fruit basket and a bouquet of fresh flowers on behalf of Mrs. Huo.

But no one mentioned a single word about Huo Anya pushing her and injuring her.

Lin Banxia felt a surge of anger and chilling disappointment. After three years in the Huo Family, she knew Mrs. Huo to be a discerning person.

If Mrs. Huo refused to apologize on behalf of her granddaughter, did it mean that she thought her granddaughter injuring her wasn't a big deal?

Lin Banxia sneered coldly. Huo Anya, that outrageous woman, had bullied her plenty in her previous life.

She knew that, even though the Huo Family's stance seemed unclear, Huo Anya had likely faced no small amount of scolding.

After all, pushing her and injuring her in front of so many guests was indeed a deeply humiliating incident.

The Huo Family!

Huo Anya had been grounded and hadn't stepped foot outside for three entire days.

Sitting in the living room, she stomped her foot in frustration, a mix of resentment and irritation swelling inside her.

Is Lin Banxia made of glass?

She only gave her a mild push, yet she ended up breaking her leg?

The more Huo Anya thought about it, the less she could accept this. She felt utterly deceived, believing that everyone had been duped by Lin Banxia's performance.

She was determined to teach Lin Banxia a lesson. Hmph, how dare she frame her and instantly saddle her with the reputation of being a wicked woman?

Now, the upper-class socialite circles were abuzz with rumors about her cruelty and malice, gossiping about how she had pushed and injured Lin Banxia. Some of the daughters of wealthy families she had previously associated with were now deliberately avoiding her.

For a wealthy heiress who cherished her reputation like life itself, it was like being stabbed directly in the heart.

She wouldn't swallow this insult.

Hmph, since Lin Banxia loves acting, she can act too—and she'll do it even better.

Huo Anya immediately went to see Mrs. Huo.

Donning an elegant and demure long dress, she stood properly before Mrs. Huo, her voice soft and remorseful: "Grandmother, after being grounded these past three days, I've reflected deeply. I truly was wrong, so I'd like to go and apologize to my future sister-in-law."

Mrs. Huo lifted her gaze and looked at her with imposing dignity, speaking firmly: "To recognize one's mistakes and correct them shows good character. Since you've come to terms with it, go ahead and apologize. But do so appropriately—don't start behaving in a spoiled and improper manner before she's even officially part of the family."

"Grandmother, I understand my boundaries. May I go now?" Huo Anya maintained a façade of obedient sweetness.

"Go!" Mrs. Huo waved her hand, granting permission.

Grinding her teeth, Huo Anya concealed the hatred in her eyes as she quickly strode toward the garage to retrieve her car.

On the way to the hospital, she symbolically purchased a fruit basket.

In truth, her visit to the hospital was merely a pretext to confirm whether Lin Banxia had truly fractured her leg.

If she could expose her deception on the spot, it would be ideal. If not, she still had a thousand and one ways to exact her revenge.

Lin Banxia was sitting in the hospital enjoying a juicy and flavorful chicken leg, specially arranged for her by Gu Qianxi.

When she saw the hospital room door open and Huo Anya enter, she immediately tossed the chicken leg aside and grabbed a napkin to wipe her mouth.

As soon as Huo Anya entered, she adopted a low posture, her tone soft and filled with remorse: "Sister-in-law, I'm so sorry; it's all my fault for pushing you and injuring you. Is your leg feeling any better?"

Lin Banxia was momentarily taken aback. For Huo Anya to visit now, she clearly didn't have good intentions.

She loved acting, and her skills were indeed impeccable. If someone didn't know her true nature, they could easily be fooled by her performance.

However, Lin Banxia didn't expose her and instead played along.

"You've already started calling me sister-in-law; how could I possibly hold a grudge against you? Honestly, my body's just too fragile—it even caused you to get scolded." Lin Banxia put on an air of gracious understanding.

Huo Anya had always considered Lin Banxia a fool—big-breasted and brainless, perpetually imagining herself to be virtuous. Haha, what an idiot.

"Sister-in-law, when will your leg fully heal? Did the doctor say anything?"

"The day after tomorrow, the cast can come off—or so the doctor says," Lin Banxia responded.

Huo Anya's eyes lit up, and she quickly adopted an earnest demeanor: "Sister-in-law, to express my apologies to you, how about I host a party to celebrate your release from the hospital?"

"Wouldn't that be too much trouble?" Lin Banxia feigned a look of delighted surprise.

"Not at all. As your future sister-in-law, it's the least I can do. Even Grandmother approves of this idea." Huo Anya invoked Mrs. Huo's name, determined to leave Lin Banxia with no room to refuse.

Lin Banxia had no choice but to respond like a blissfully naive fool, full of gratitude and joy: "Then I must truly thank you!"

After sitting for a while longer, Huo Anya made up an excuse and left.

Lin Banxia furrowed her brows as she quietly contemplated Huo Anya's intentions.