Chapter 1047: This Time He Still Lost

Chapter 1047: Chapter 1047: This Time He Still Lost

Cory Hughes only felt as if his head were about to explode, unable to control his trembling body. He couldn’t accept this news.

This restaurant was actually founded by Letitia Russell?

Everyone in Libanan took pride in being able to dine at Cloud House. But now Julian Russell was telling him that this place belonged to Letitia?

At this moment, the manager of Cloud House stepped forward to ask: "Madam, would you like us to ask them to leave?"

Letitia glanced indifferently at the Hughes family members. She still appeared so haughty, as if one more look at them was a waste of her precious time.

Julian understood his grandmother’s intention and said, "Sir Hughes booked the table according to the rules of Cloud House. How can we just ask them to leave? Let them finish their meal."

The last sentence was full of condescension and disdain. In the Russell family’s eyes, these people from the Hughes family were not even people, just a group of pathetic beggars. If the Russell family wasn’t pleased, they could kick them out of Libanan at any time.

Cory clenched his fists, feeling a surge of anger filling his chest. He was used to being the one to help others. When did it become someone else’s turn to treat him like this? What was there for the Russell family to be proud of?

If it were any other day, he would naturally leave with his people. But today was Zora’s apprenticeship banquet, and Manning Warwick was on his way here. He couldn’t leave now. For Zora’s future and the Hughes family, he had to accept the Russell family’s charity.

Yet again, he had lost.

Cory felt his face burning as if it were slapped hard. But soon he returned to his usual self. No matter how angry he was, he could not tear his face apart in front of all the guests.

However, Madam Hughes couldn’t bear it any longer. Her face twisted into a hideous expression, baring her teeth like a wild beast. All her life, she had been trampled by Letitia Russell. Now there was finally a chance to mock the Russell family, and it turned out that Cloud House was founded by Letitia?

She originally thought that her granddaughter’s apprenticeship banquet at Cloud House would bring great honor. But now that honor was given to them by the Russell family. Overwhelmed by humiliation and resentment, she felt suffocated in her chest. She didn’t catch her breath and collapsed to the ground.

"Madam Hughes!"

"Quick, get her to the hospital!"

Hearing the people’s cries, the manager hurriedly checked on her. It seemed that Madam Hughes had indeed fainted from anger. He was about to ask what Mrs. Russell wanted them to do when he turned to see that the Russell family had already walked away, not caring about Madam Hughes’s life and death.

Most of the people present knew that Madam Hughes was the mistress who had taken the place of the original wife. Cory’s original wife was Letitia Russell. Now that Letitia heard that the mistress had fainted, she didn’t have the slightest intention of watching the drama and turned to leave. Facing the difficulties the Hughes family had just caused Miss Evans, she seemed not to care at all. It wasn’t that she didn’t care about Xaviera, but that she despised these people from the Hughes family.

...

At this time, Sean Price parked the car in front of a coffee shop, and Caleb Mamet put on his gloves before smoothly getting out of the car. His expression was cold, and a chill surrounded his entire body.

Sean asked softly, "Mr. Caleb Mamet, is this the place?"

"Yes." Caleb answered, before slowly walking into the shop.

Sean was also curious about who Caleb was meeting here. If it were business, the meeting would usually be held at one of the Mamet Corporation’s restaurants or entertainment venues. He rarely came to coffee shops.

After the two entered, there was only a young man sitting inside the empty coffee shop. The place had already been cleared.

Caleb’s sharp gaze fell on the man, who raised his chin and gave a slight smile: "Mr. Caleb Mamet, I’ve long admired your name."

"Dr. Sabir." Caleb greeted him, but his eyes remained cold.

Felix Sabir’s mouth curled into a faint smile, "Does Mr. Caleb Mamet need anything from me?"

Caleb didn’t have time for riddles and got straight to the point: "Dr. Sabir, what’s your relationship with Mrs. Nina Hughes?"

Felix paused while drinking his coffee, seemingly surprised by Caleb’s straightforwardness. After a moment of silence, he chuckled, "Your people are really good, Mr. Caleb Mamet. They found out about Nina Hughes in just a few days. So, what do you think is my relationship with her?"

Caleb’s face remained expressionless, his fingers tapping on the table as he seemed to lose patience.

Under the powerful pressure, Felix didn’t panic. Instead, he spoke coldly: "She’s my enemy."

Caleb raised an eyebrow, surprised by this statement. Mrs. Nina Hughes had always been gentle and kind, with an excellent character. She shouldn’t have any enemies. If there were any enemies, they should be the people from the Hughes family.

But Felix actually said Nina Hughes was his enemy?