My older sister is a villainous rich girl.

Chapter 119 The Edgeworth Family's Discussion

During a rare break, Ge Li was tidying up some messy items in her room.

She didn't like the maids touching her personal belongings, so she always did these things herself.

She carefully packed the scattered notes into a file folder and placed it in the bedside table, her hand hesitating for a moment.

Then, as if she had made up her mind, she knelt on the carpet and dragged a locked box out from under the bed.

This was a birthday gift her mother gave her when she turned ten.

This is what my mother said at that time:

Our daughter, Ge Li, will gradually grow up, so she will inevitably have some secrets that are unique to girls. When that time comes, let's hide those secrets that we can't tell others in this little box.

She gently stroked the precious velvet of the box and smiled with a touch of loneliness.

It turns out that as I've grown up, I've really developed many secrets that I can't tell anyone else.

Ge Li opened the box, revealing stacks of neatly arranged slips of paper inside.

The small stationery has a beautiful color and a faint, pleasant fragrance.

At first, I just thought his guide made a lot of sense, and saved it with the thought that "I might be able to use it in the future."

But before he knew it, all these secrets were now connected to him.

She took out the letters and flipped through them one by one; they were all written in her own handwriting and his.

You can't say you like someone first.

Start with a common topic.

[You must leave an extremely deep impression on the other person.]

【————】

There were even several love letters he had written at her request, each word filled with tender affection.

As she looked, Ge Li's vision began to blur again.

"And you're still saying you don't quite understand—you clearly understand it all!"

She clearly wanted to follow her father's instructions and approach Prince Richard.

Why?

Why do I need to get to know him first?

"Although I feel sorry, I will not admit that it was a kiss."

His words echoed in her mind again, causing a dull ache in her heart.

Yes, I never expected any particular outcome.

Why did I foolishly kiss him back then?

The moment this question arose, another answer echoed in my mind.

Even if we can't be together in the future, I hope he'll remember me.

Ge Li's tears overflowed, each drop wetting the paper in his hand.

It's so unfair that it occupies such an important part of my memory without my consent, yet doesn't care about me at all!

Such natural pretense and deception, never revealing the true self to oneself, and facing any topic related to oneself with ease.

He only comes over to pat his head when he finds it amusing and has nothing else to do.

Is that all I am in his heart?

If he meets a more interesting girl in the future, will he forget all the memories of spending time with her?

No—I'm afraid they've already forgotten about it.

After all, whenever that person sees Chris, he turns into a dog that only wags its tail.

She stared blankly at the letters that held memories of the past.

Suddenly, hurried footsteps sounded outside the door.

Ge Li immediately wiped away the remaining tears, locked the box again, and pushed it back under the bed.

Soon, there was a knock on the door.

"Miss Ge Li! The head of the family has summoned us for an important meeting!"

Finance Minister Franz is currently facing a lot of trouble.

As His Majesty grew older, he became increasingly suspicious, and even I, who had always been steadfast in my stance, would occasionally be reprimanded by him.

If that were all, it wouldn't be a big deal. But his political enemies from all sides wouldn't let any mistake go unpunished. As soon as they saw his position in front of His Majesty the King wavering, they pounced on him like wild beasts that smelled blood.

In the past week, there have been more than ten times more impeachment cases against him than in the past.

From minor accusations of his own dog barking disturbing nearby residents to major accusations of embezzling funds intended for the renovation of the royal palace.

This time, things went terribly wrong, and he could already foresee that some people would be stirring up trouble again at the next royal council meeting.

"Father." His daughter was the last to enter the study.

At this time, several of his most important confidants had gathered here, and Franz was preparing to let his daughter officially participate in the handling of family affairs in the future.

"Ge Li, you stand aside and listen."

He turned to his men and said, "Recount what just happened again."

The subordinate's face was still showing signs of shock as he said, "The Cirque du Soleil, which recently came to the capital to perform, just now experienced an extremely shocking and heinous incident!"

"At least twenty innocent civilians lost their lives, the highest-ranking among them being the family of the city guard commander."

"Today is a day off, and that gentleman happened to be taking his wife and two children to the circus."

At this point, he swallowed hard.

—They all died on the spot.

Ge Li paused for a moment, then remained silent.

"The specific culprit has not yet been caught. The only trace left at the scene is the Commander's magical self-destruction."

"This circus was renting a venue owned by the Edgeworth family for its performances, and it was because our family provided a guarantee that it passed the qualification review."

Such a horrific tragedy has suddenly occurred, with even the commander-in-chief of the city guards, who is usually responsible for the safety of the entire royal city, tragically losing his life on the spot. Someone has to pay the price for this.

The Edgeworth family, deeply involved in this matter, will likely suffer significant damage, though they may not be completely ruined in the end.

No one expected this to happen. This Cirque du Soleil troupe is renowned, having toured at least seven or eight countries over the past decade. Just a week ago, they had returned from a visit to the capital of a neighboring country, receiving unanimous praise.

If it weren't for the fact that it could bring in significant business profits, the Edgeworth family wouldn't have been so proactive in providing them with these services.

However, a very serious mistake occurred at this very point.

Now that it has already happened, all they can do is take some remedial measures.

After his trusted subordinates had received their instructions and left, Minister Franz turned around.

"Ge Li—" He gazed at his daughter before him, a daughter he could be proud of. "For the sake of the family business, sometimes..."

"It will require a lot of sacrifice."

"The higher one's position, the more perilous the predicaments one will face."

He paused for a moment, then emphasized again: "Don't let me down."