Rekindled Hearts: The Tycoon’s Reluctant Love
Chapter 417 - Chapter 417 Chapter 415 He Made Her Move Into His House

Chapter 417: Chapter 415: He Made Her Move Into His House Chapter 417: Chapter 415: He Made Her Move Into His House Huo Ci’s situation caused a sensation within the Huo family.

Huo Corporation’s stock share prices also kept falling.

Madam Huo persuaded Huo Zhenwei to complain to the elders of the Huo family, demanding the removal of Huo Ci’s name from the family registry.

Although Old Master Huo had kicked Huo Ci out of the house two years ago, he had not expelled him from the family.

This time, Madam Huo wanted to eradicate the roots, so Huo Ci would never pose a threat again!

Seeing the torrent of abuse Huo Ci was receiving online, the family elders, not wanting the Huo family’s reputation to be affected, agreed to Huo Zhenwei’s proposal.

When Old Master Huo found out, he wanted to stop it, but by then the elders had already started the ancestral hall meeting, preparing to expel Huo Ci from the family registry.

Old Master Huo hurried over, leaning on his walking stick.

“I absolutely disagree!”

Huo Zhenwei looked at Old Master Huo, who still favored Huo Ci even at this time, and frowned, “Dad, Huo Ci’s character is abhorrent. If you continue to indulge him, there’s no telling what worse things he’ll do in the future!”

“If we don’t remove him from the family registry now, netizens have a lot of complaints against our Huo family!”

Several elders nodded in agreement, “Old Master, we know you care about Huo Ci, but those who do wrong must face the consequences. Huo family’s traditions have always been strict, we cannot allow anyone to be the exception!”

“The ceremony to remove Huo Ci from the family registry officially begins…”

One of the elders had not yet finished speaking when suddenly the doors of the ancestral hall were pushed open.

Ming Yao and Huo Ci walked in.

Both were dressed in black attire, their expressions cool, exuding a powerful presence.

“Regarding the online revelations, have any of you investigated thoroughly? Without investigating, how can you casually slap such big accusations on Huo Ci’s head? Do you have no conscience?”

Upon hearing Ming Yao’s words, the elders’ expressions darkened, “Who is this girl to interfere in the Huo family’s affairs?” Then looking at Huo Ci, they said, “You’re just in time. Take the letter of expulsion and stay away from the Huo family from now on!”

Ming Yao walked up to Old Master Huo with Huo Ci, not glancing at the elders, and said in a cold voice, “Grandfather Huo, don’t you believe in your own grandson?”

Old Master Huo frowned deeply, “The evidence back then was indeed conclusive.”

Ming Yao glanced at Madam Huo beside Huo Zhenwei, “What if the Little Maid was instructed by her to frame Huo Ci?”

Madam Huo trembled all over.

A flash of guilt passed through her eyes.

How did this damn girl Ming Yao know?

No, no, no, Xiao Lei is already dead, there’s no way Ming Yao could know the truth!

Ming Yao caught the fleeting panic in Madam Huo’s eyes. Before Madam Huo could speak, Ming Yao continued, “Huo Ci and I went to Xiao Lei’s hometown. We got a letter she left before her death from her brother, saying she was manipulated and had been feeling guilty for a long time, wanting to clear Huo Ci’s name before she died!”

“In the letter, she detailed how she followed Madam Huo’s instructions to frame Huo Ci…” Ming Yao revealed how Xiao Lei had left evidence of her being violated.

Old Master Huo and the others were shocked to hear this.

Madam Huo turned pale, Ming Yao was getting it mostly right!

Ming Yao saw that Madam Huo wanted to argue, so she clapped her hands and a man walked in.

It was Xiao Lei’s brother.

He looked at Madam Huo, raised his hand, and pointed at her, “Madam Huo, I don’t need you to pay off my gambling debts anymore, nor will I be used by you again. My sister did indeed leave a letter before she died, accusing you of being the one who instructed her to harm Huo Ci!”

As soon as Xiao Lei’s Brother finished speaking, Ming Yao produced a yellowed piece of paper.

“This is the letter Xiao Lei left behind!”

Madam Huo’s heart leapt to her throat, her mind went blank, and she reached out to grab the letter, but as soon as she stretched out her hand, she knew she had been tricked.

If it truly was a letter left by Xiao Lei, why hadn’t Xiao Lei’s brother come to threaten her after Xiao Lei’s death?

Madam Huo wanted to defend herself but before she could open her mouth, she was struck hard across the face.

Old Master Huo, unable to contain his anger, slapped Madam Huo across the face.

“It was actually you!”

“Dad, it’s not like that…”

Old Master Huo picked up his cane and struck Madam Huo’s leg forcefully.

Madam Huo, suffering from the pain, knelt to the ground.

“Dad, it really wasn’t me.” Madam Huo then looked toward Huo Zhenwei, “Husband, believe me!”

Just as Huo Zhenwei was about to explain for Madam Huo, Old Master Huo shouted angrily, “Anyone who tries to defend this woman with a heart of a viper can get out of the Huo Family!”

Old Master Huo’s eyes reddened as he looked at Huo Ci and shakily extended his hand, “Ah Ci, Grandfather misunderstood you.”

Huo Ci did not reach out to Old Master Huo; he looked at the Huo family with a rebellious and cold expression, “I came back to prove my innocence. As for the rest, if you want to expel me, then expel me, I don’t care!”

Huo Ci turned and ran away.

Old Master Huo’s body swayed unsteadily, and Ming Yao supported him.

“Grandfather Huo, give Huo Ci some time.”

Old Master Huo nodded heavily, “Thank you, Little Yao. Huo Ci has been without a mother since he was young, I raised him, and when that incident happened two years ago, I, being the person closest to him, didn’t believe him! You’ve known him for only a short time, not only do you believe him, but you also helped him, in this regard, I am truly not your equal!”

“Grandfather Huo, there’s still time, you can properly make it up to Huo Ci.”

Old Master Huo nodded, “Go check on Huo Ci. As for the scourge of the Huo Family, I will not let them off easily!”

Old Master Huo looked at Madam Huo, who was still kneeling on the ground, trembling, with a sharp glint in his eyes.

…

Ming Yao caught up with Huo Ci.

Huo Ci’s mood had improved significantly. Looking at Ming Yao, a smile appeared on his handsome face, “Teacher Ming, you went to find Xiao Lei’s Brother in the middle of the night, and didn’t sleep all night, thank you for your hard work!”

Last night, Huo Ci had seen how Ming Yao forced people to tell the truth. He didn’t know what kind of drug she had given to Xiao Lei’s Brother, but he nearly died in pain, eventually caving in and revealing the truth about Madam Huo seeking him out!

The suicide note was fake, Ming Yao deliberately tricked Madam Huo with it.

She didn’t give Madam Huo a chance to speak, keeping her on edge the whole time until finally, Xiao Lei’s Brother stepped forward, causing her to break down emotionally and expose her slip-up!

Huo Ci looked at Ming Yao with renewed respect.

“Teacher Ming, from now on you’re my idol! If anyone dares to bully you, I’ll be the first to not let them off!”

Ming Yao patted Huo Ci’s shoulder, “If you want to repay me, sure, come work as a celebrity at Starlight Entertainment, earn money for me!”

Huo Ci raised his eyebrows, “Sure!”

Ming Yao was in a good mood, “Wait until the contract is ready, and then you can sign it at the company. I’ll have the PR department take care of this crisis for you.”

“Sure.”

After sending Huo Ci back to school, Ming Yao planned to return to her apartment.

On the way, she received a call from Aunt Zhong.

“Wife…”

Despite her repeated corrections, Aunt Zhong couldn’t break the habit of calling her ‘wife’.

“Aunt Zhong, is there something wrong?”

“Wife, is there really no possibility between you and Fourth Master?”

Upon hearing this, Ming Yao was slightly taken aback, “Why would you say that, Aunt Zhong?”

“Fourth Master brought Miss Shi Ying back to Bluewater Bay, and she is going to live here from now on!”