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After a night of processing, Xylia hade to terms with what happenedst night and believed there was no need to make her rtionship with her brothers so tense.
She and Joshua had only just confirmed their rtionship, and it is not yet stable.
She thought they’d better just take things one step at a time.
Unfortunately, Xylia didn’t realize until the next day that Kaden and Cyrus had grounded her by force.
“Xylia, you need to rest and recover from your injury. For now, let’s have Josie take care of the studio. I have already informed her.”
Kaden spoke in an understated tone.
Xylia intended to say something to ease the tension, but the words caught in her throat, and her expression immediately darkened.
“Kaden, what does this mean?”
Kaden said, “Xylia, we are doing this for your own good.”
Xylia couldn’t even have her meal anymore.
She set down her chopsticks, didn’t say anything more to them, and turned and went upstairs.
“Xylia…”
Hudson called out, but Xylia did not respond.
Hudson and Leon exchanged a nce, then looked toward Kaden and Cyrus, whose faces remained expressionless.
Leon spoke up, “Kaden, Cyrus, is this really okay?”
Cyrus said, “It’s better than her going out and encountering danger.”
“An upromising attitude may create a barrier between Xylia and us. She has only just returned. There is no need <i>to </i>pressure her in this way.”
Kaden wiped his mouth and stood up.
“Later, have Sarah deliver some food to Xylia.”
After he finished speaking, he immediately went out.
Leon shook his head. He knew that his brother had always been stubbornly independent.
He was unable to dissuade him.
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“Let me deliver it to her.”
Leon picked out some food that Xylia likes and went upstairs.
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He initially thought Xylia was in the bedroom. After knocking and entering, he found no one there, so he went to the design studio on the top floor.
At this moment, Xylia was standing in front of the drawing board, lost in thought.
A smile tugged at the corners of Leon’s lips as he ced the tray on the desk.
“Xylia, you should still have breakfast. No matter what, don’t neglect your health.”
Xylia remained silent, only gazing quietly at the unfinished painting on the drawing board..
That was the general design drawing she created prior to the surgery.
It was a women’s outfit with color–blocking. Since only half of it had been painted, the colors on the other half were still missing.
Leon walked over to Xylia and, following her gaze, looked at the design drawing.
“What are you looking at?”
Xylia said, “I am looking at my design drawings.”
“It’s only half finished.” Leon asked Xylia, “Do you want toplete the remaining half now? But your hand…”
Leon did not continue with what he was saying.
Because she saw that Xylia shifted her gaze with a hint of helplessness.
“Leon, aren’t you very busy? Go and get to work.”
Leon did have scheduledmitments, but with Xylia in this condition, there was no way he could set his mind at ease.
“Xylia, the other guys are also worried about you. Joshua…”
“Leon.” Xylia interrupted Leon, “You should go and attend to your work.”
Xylia’s tone was somewhat firm.
Leon opened his mouth, but ultimately left.
Xylia sat before the drawing board, propping her chin on one hand, a trace of annoyance in her heart.
In the past, she deeply longed to have a family.
However, when actually constrained by her family, she found herself feeling thoroughly ufortable.
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In the past, she lived with extreme caution, lost one dream after another, and was constrained by insincere rtionships, which made her a person with a narrow–minded outlook.
After she arrived in Norhill, she decided to start a new life.
Originally, the development of the situation was proceeding ording to her step–by–step arrangements and was beginning to move in a positive direction.
Unexpectedly, a single romantic rtionship had gradually brought underlying familial conflicts to light.
She knew that her older brothers acted in her best interest.
The previous kidnapping incident might have left a significant impression in their hearts.
However, this was not a reason to discipline her.
Since she had chosen to be with Joshua, she must have carefully considered all aspects. Furthermore, Joshua would undoubtedly remove any obstacles to ensure her safety.
‘Why would they, just like those wealthy families in TV dramas, break up the couple when the problem could clearly be solved?‘ she thought to herself.
They even did this whole confinement thing, not letting her go out.
She felt somewhat aggrieved.
Joshua called her at the very moment when she was feeling emotionally blocked inside.
“Going to the studio today?”
“No.”
Noticing the unhappiness in Xylia’s voice, Joshua asked, “What is the matter?”
Xylia informed Joshua that she had been grounded.
Joshua gave a lightugh and remarked, “Your brothers are certainly action–oriented.”
Xylia lowered her gaze slightly.
“I’m sorry.”
There was a noticeable pause on the other end of the line. “What is there to apologize for?”
“<i>My </i>brother and the others are just worried about me. They’re not targeting you.”
Joshua did not act ording to conventional norms.
“If I were to target your brothers, would you be upset?”
“Huh?”
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Xylia spoke up in confusion. After processing Joshua’s words, she asked, “How do you target them?”
This depended on the extent.
Joking would be fine, but she certainly did not wish for Joshua and her brothers to have any unpleasantness between them.
Joshua thought for a moment and then said, “Your elder brother has a female rival named Rosalind. She has approached me several times, aiming topete with him for a partnership deal with Garcia Group.”
“What kind of cooperation? Does it have a big impact on you?”
“No.”
“Then give it to Rosalind.”
Xylia made a snap decision without thinking.
“Really?”
“As long as it doesn’t affect you much, just think of it as teaching my brother a lesson.”
‘By the way, the emotional dispute between Rosalind and Kaden is anything but simple. If we could find something for him to do, he wouldn’t have to keep a close watch on me all the time.‘ she thought.
Besides, Kaden has always been rather shady in the way he does things. Since he’s working with you but still prevents you from seeing his sister, you should teach him a lesson.
Joshua sighed, “But I’m afraid that if I offend him too much, he might beat me in the future.”
“With me here, what are you afraid of? If he hits you, can’t you hit him back?”
Joshua was momentarily at a loss for words.
Alright, he had to do it himself.
After chatting for a while, Xylia felt much better.
They have discussed and decided.
Since those four did not approve of their rtionship, Joshua would take the lead. After removing obstacles for Garcia Group, he would demonstrate his sincerity to those four.
Xylia felt a bit of heartache for Joshua.
But this was the only solution.
After hanging up the phone, David came to urge Joshua to attend the meeting.
Today’s meeting focused on the promotional strategy andunch ns for the jewelry brand in the uing quarter. In his office, Joshua encountered an unexpected visitor.
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Noelle.
She was seated at the far end of the right row.
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She noticed Joshua was slightly surprised when he saw her, and she responded to him with a smile.
Regrettably, Joshua’s gaze did not linger on her for long.
His gaze was quickly averted.
After the meeting concluded, Joshua returned to his office.
Noelle also followed Joshua to the office.
However, David stopped her at the doorway.
“Ms. Coffey, Mr. Garcia is currently in an international video conference. It would be inappropriate to enter at this time.”
David served as Joshua’s assistant for many years, and Noelle did not dare to offend him.
Though she was unwilling, she still said, “Mr. Hayes, please let me know when Joshua is avable. I have something I need to discuss with him.”