Chapter 995 The Hughes Familys Secret - Claiming My Possessive CEO Husband

Chapter 995: Chapter 995: The Hughes Family’s Secret

Caleb Mamet’s gaze was sharp, filled with intense killing intent. His voice was deep and hoarse, “She doesn’t want to be exposed yet, I can cooperate with her, but…”

He could not tolerate Xaviera Evans being in danger alone, nor could he imagine what was happening at the Hughes Villa at the moment. The agony of not being able to contact her was too unbearable.

Cory Hughes returned to the villa and watched Caleb’s car leave through the surveillance system, finally letting out a sigh of relief. Unbeknownst to him, the car stopped after getting out of the surveillance range, and Caleb swiftly got out.

On the other hand, Mrs. Hughes had to leave the guest room out of fear of being discovered. Cory probably thought that even if the antidote worked, Xaviera wouldn’t wake up so quickly, so he didn’t bother guarding her.

Xaviera quickly unlocked the door and headed towards Nidya Hughes’ room, where Mrs. Hughes had said her mother’s belongings were stored. If she had enough time, she would also search Cory’s study, perhaps finding unexpected treasures.

Xaviera moved lightly and nimbly, avoiding several servants. She quickly found Nidya’s room and the door was conveniently unlocked. The luxurious room made it evident that the Hughes family truly cherished their daughter.

Once inside, she went straight for the dressing table, where several jewelry boxes were displayed. The word ‘Autumn’ was engraved on each piece of jewelry–her mother’s belongings. How could Nidya hoard these valuable belongings without feeling any shame?

Xaviera found a large leather bag in the room and put all the jewelry in it. Suddenly-

Her body tensed up. She clearly sensed someone behind her, and the light, expert breathing indicated it might be a skilled individual. Her eyes turned cold, and she slowly bent down to take a dagger from her boot.

Just as she was about to turn around and counterattack, the person grabbed her wrist. The dagger fell to the carpet, and she stumbled into a familiar, warm embrace. The familiar scent of sandalwood wafted around her, and she realized who it was.

The man had been watching her rummaging around for quite a while and now spoke with amusement in his voice. “Mrs. Mamet, can’t your family afford you anymore, so you’ve come to steal from the Hughes family?”

Xaviera looked surprised, only now wondering how Caleb entered Nidya’s room.

Caleb gently pinched her soft cheek, gazing at her adoringly. He seemed to enjoy her surprised expression, reminiscent of a small hamster.

“Mrs. Mamet.”

With a whisper imbued with huskiness and allure, Xaviera suddenly raised her eyes. The man’s cool lips gently kissed her forehead before he whispered teasingly in her ear, “It took you so long to find this place, Mrs. Mamet? You haven’t even been to Cory’s study yet. Are you sure you don’t need my help?”

Xaviera widened her eyes, then furrowed her brow. So Caleb had purposely crawled in through the window just to taunt her a few times?

She had been planning to seek help, but the cunning old fox Cory had blocked the signal. Unable to contact Caleb, Xaviera had no choice but to carry out the mission alone. Wouldn’t it be humiliating to admit she needed Caleb’s help at this point?

Xaviera pondered for a moment, then said with determination, “No need, you’re quite busy, aren’t you? You don’t need to bother with such trivial matters!”

Seeing her stubbornness, Caleb’s lips quirked up into a smile, and he lightly asked, “Are you sure?”

His voice carried an undertone of mockery that Xaviera saw as blatant ridicule. She couldn’t possibly oblige him, so she nodded vigorously, “Yes, I don’t need your help!”

Caleb stroked his chin with his long fingers, his voice filled with clear amusement, “Well, if Mrs. Mamet doesn’t need me, I’ll just leave. I was planning to accompany you in finding the Hughes family’s secret.”

The Hughes family’s secret?

Xaviera’s eyes widened in an instant, realizing that Caleb must have found clues regarding the matter. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have come through the window, indicating that this matter was of great importance.

“Mrs. Mamet must be very interested in this secret because it has something to do with Mrs. Hughes.”

Xaviera’s curiosity was suddenly piqued. She wanted to investigate Mrs. Hughes not because she had saved her life, but because her Black Tide account mysteriously failed to yield any useful information on Mrs. Hughes. All she could find was that Mrs. Hughes was a daughter of an ordinary family before marrying into the Hughes family. After her marriage, the entire family had perished, leaving no trace.

Such an identity might very well be fabricated, with all relatives dead as a deliberate means to thwart investigation and cover up Mrs. Hughes’ true identity.