Chapter 1204: Chapter 1204: The Old Photos
Everyone in Libananās upper class knew of the history between the Reiser family and Caleb Mamet. They always perceived the Reisers as benefactors to Caleb, hence why everyone swarmed over to them as soon as they returned, in hopes of liaisoning with Caleb via the Reisers. It was Calebās influence that had led to the Reisers gaining such popularity.
Caleb looked at her attentively, "They donāt warrant your concern, Mrs. Mamet. Iāll handle it."
Xaviera Evans was confident that Caleb could handle this. His casual demeanor suggested that he was not bothered by the Reisers. After all, it was the Reisers who had decided to cut off contact with him initially. Did they think he would accept them just because they regretted their decision now?
"Xaviera, why are you still awake this late? Is something the matter?" Caleb arched an eyebrow, his eyes twinkled with amusement.
Xaviera grinned mischievously, quickly leaning towards him, she said in a coquettish voice, "Caleb, I have something to discuss with you."
"Go ahead." Calebās tone was gentle.
Xaviera couldnāt contain her eagerness, "Caleb, weāve known each other for a decade, but Iāve never seen what you looked like in the past. I want to see your old photos, is that possible?"
Caleb looked up slightly, a fog of mystery clouding his brown eyes. His searching gaze landed on Xaviera, making her somewhat nervous. She hastily explained, "Iām just curious, I just want to see what you looked like before."
She had gone looking for the housekeeper earlier, but was told that Caleb didnāt like photos and didnāt know where his pictures were stored. The housekeeper suggested that she ask Caleb directly.
Later, the housekeeper mysteriously told her, "Although the CEO doesnāt like taking photos, Mr. Yigol Mamet loved it! He took many pictures of him, but they were confiscated by the CEO. He didnāt destroy them, though. They should be hidden somewhere."
Immediately after, Xaviera eagerly called Yigol to inquire about the photos. Yigol answered excitedly: "Yes! I had just bought a new camera back then and took lots of pictures of Caleb, even some private ones! You know, the kind without clothes on!"
Upon hearing this, Xaviera was nearly salivating. She couldnāt help but admire, Yigol was truly a little angel.
Not long after, Xaviera made her way to the study. She knew that Caleb must have hidden the photos, so she put on a pleasing face and pleaded, "Caleb... I want to see your old photos."
Caleb looked down at her for a moment, then hurriedly looked away, his ears were slightly red and his voice was hoarse, "I donāt have any."
Of course, Xaviera didnāt believe him. She grabbed Calebās collar and coaxed, "Caleb, weāve been married for so long and yet youāre still not willing to show me your pictures. Werenāt you handsome when you were young, embarrassed to show me?"
Caleb snorted, "Mrs. Mamet, how come youāre so sure I have photos?"
"You must have! I asked..." Xavieraās words came to a sudden halt. She couldnāt betray Yigol, that would be ungrateful.
Caleb dropped his gaze, responded casually, "Mrs. Mamet, I was the illegitimate son of the Mamet family. I was merely trying to survive, where could I have found the time for photos? Besides, I donāt like taking photos, so how could I have any?"
Xaviera was taken aback, "..."
She contemplated for a long time before tentatively asking, "Are you sure you donāt have any? Didnāt you take graduation photos when you were a student? Surely you have a graduation photo? Theyāll be on your diploma too! Let me see."
Caleb asked with a significant tone, "Mrs. Mamet, why do you suddenly want to see my photos?"
Xaviera was immediately nervous, swallowing hard. She thought it over for a long time and figured that if she tried to deceive Caleb with an excuse, he would surely see through it and then he might be less likely to show her the photos.
After hesitating for a while, Xaviera answered truthfully, "Thereās no specific reason, actually. I had a dream about you last night when you were in your teens and I just wanted to see if the past you look exactly as you did in my dream, thatās all."
Sean Price and Steve Price, "..."
This excuse from Mrs. Mamet is seriously far-fetched!
Calebās gaze narrowed slightly but quickly returned to normal. He looked at her with twinkling eyes, "Mrs. Mamet, even if you want to deceive me, you should come up with a better excuse."
Xaviera was almost in tears, "..."
She anxiously defended herself, "Iām not lying! Iām telling you the truth!"
She feared that Caleb wouldnāt believe her, so she told him her actual thoughts. But he still didnāt believe it! Everything she had said was the truth, truer than gold!