Chapter 987 Trouble Comes with Abnormality

Chapter 987: Chapter 987: Trouble Comes with Abnormality

Chapter 987 -987: Trouble Comes with Abnormality

At this point, the Hughes family had blocked all signals, so Xaviera Evans couldn’t contact the outside world. Surrounded and trapped, she still dared to be so brazen?

Cory Hughes no longer pretended either, his face sinister: “Xaviera, you must post a statement online immediately, clarifying that the wedding snatching incident was just a misunderstanding, and that someone deliberately slandered Zora. Zora has always treated you well and would not ruin your marriage!”

Xaviera retorted indifferently, “Telling lies repeatedly can easily attract bad luck, and I won’t do something so thankless.”

People’s stares immediately turned menacing, but Zora still pretended to be a caring sister, patiently persuading her: “Xaviera, do you know this incident has already affected our company’s reputation? As a member of the Hughes family, can you bear to see grandpa worry about the company at his old age?”

Then she looked at Cory, gently comforting him: “Grandpa, don’t be angry, Xaviera isn’t heartless. She’ll definitely help us.”

Xaviera lazily leaned against her chair, slowly closing her eyes. After all, out of sight, out of mind. It seemed that Cory forced her to attend the family banquet for one purpose – to help Zora clear her name.

Although Zora had recovered her image somewhat by accusing Eve Doleman, some people still believed she offended Caleb Mamet and were unwilling to work with the Hughes family. Therefore, they needed someone to clarify the matter.

If Xaviera did follow the Hughes’ wishes and help clear Zora’s name, the family would soon hire swarms of internet trolls to spread rumors online. They would claim Xaviera led Zora to believe in the fake marriage arrangement with Caleb so that Xaviera could ruin her reputation. In reality, Zora was innocent all along.

Xaviera had long seen through these people’s minds. Her cold gaze swept over everyone – all had hidden motives except for one person – Jonas Hughes’ wife.

Mrs. Hughes was completely different from the rest of the Hughes family. She always kept her head down, looking like a frightened bird. No one seemed to take her seriously, but what mystified Xaviera even more was why Zora was so distant from her biological mother, instead, being closer to Nidya Hughes?

Abnormal behavior meant something hidden beneath, and she really should investigate the background of this Mrs. Hughes.

Cory’s eyes were full of anger, and seeing Xaviera’s refusal, his gaze became more ferocious. Since she didn’t cooperate, he couldn’t be blamed for being ruthless. Once she was poisoned, he would make her obediently do as he asked, trying antidotes until they found the right one. In this way, Xaviera could finally contribute to the Hughes family’s greater good and fulfill her value.

With that thought in mind, Cory signaled Nidya to pour the wine, his gaze coldly fixed on Xaviera, “Xaviera, since you don’t want to, I won’t force you. As your grandfather, I toast you, let’s put the past behind us, and get along well in the future. After all, we are family, and there’s no need for hostilities, right?”

Xaviera glanced at the wine, which looked clear and emanating a strong aroma. It didn’t seem to have any issues, but she was well aware that the wine was poisonous. She looked around the Hughes family members, whose eyes were filled with resentment and expectations. They all hoped she would drink the wine, get poisoned, and be forced to obey them.

All of a sudden, Xaviera’s gaze landed on Mrs. Hughes not far away. Mrs. Hughes stared at the wine glass with intense focus and then glanced at Xaviera, her eyes filled with anxiety and a touch of fear, as if fearing to be discovered as she was warning Xaviera.

Jonas followed Xaviera’s line of sight and sneered at Mrs. Hughes. She immediately looked down, trembling with fear and not daring to warn Xaviera anymore.

Xaviera was quite surprised. This Mrs. Hughes was completely different from the rest of the Hughes family and was even hinting her not to drink the wine.

As she picked up the wine glass, the Hughes family’s hearts were all racing. Their eyes fixated on her hand, anxious for Xaviera to drink the wine.

Hidden in the shadows, Steve Price clenched his fists with a serious expression. He was prepared to protect her at Caleb’s command, breaking into the room if necessary.

It was clear there was something wrong with the wine. If Xaviera really drank it, she would definitely be hurt. But if she didn’t, how could those wolves possibly let her go?

Xaviera lifted the wine glass to her lips but suddenly stopped and moved the glass away. She said lightly, “Sir Hughes, I agreed to come to the Hughes family to retrieve my mother’s inheritance. Shouldn’t you give me that first?”