Chapter 1337: Chapter 1337: Raising an Ungrateful Wretch
Before Zora could finish speaking, Steve interrupted coldly, "Miss Hughes, when you were forcing Mrs. Mamet to marry, you didnât say this. You said it was an honor to sacrifice for the Hughes family. But now that itâs your turn to marry, why are you unwilling?"
"Our Mrs. Mamet isnât part of the Hughes family, she hasnât received any favors from the Hughes family since childhood. But you, Miss Hughes, have been lavished with luxurious clothes and food, with the love and support of the Hughes family since you were a child. Isnât it only right and proper for you to sacrifice for the family?"
"Moreover, Mrs. Taylor was invited by Miss Hughes herself. Since Miss Hughes can ask outsiders to sacrifice for the family, why canât she do it herself? Mr. Hughes, the granddaughter youâve painstakingly raised is too selfish. The Hughes family is on the verge of bankruptcy, but she still refuses to make a sacrifice."
"I heard that Miss Hughes has grown up by Mr. Hughesâ side since childhood. The Hughes family spent a lot of time and money in nurturing her, but what was the result? They raised an ungrateful person!"
Upon hearing Steveâs words, Cory Hughesâ face darkened, and his tone lost its earlier gentleness: "Zora! At this point, you have no choice but to marry!"
Then, Cory Hughes leaned slightly forward and lowered his voice: "Zora, rest assured, your grandfather will avenge you. It wonât be long before Xaviera Evans will join you, and by then, whatever sufferings youâve endured, she will suffer ten times more!"
Tears streamed down Zoraâs face, and she sobbed uncontrollably. She didnât want to marry Mr. Taylor; it would kill her! There must be another way!
Right, she could still seek help from her online friends. Although her reputation wasnât great after the New City Mall incident, she still had some fans. If she posted this matter online, she would surely gain sympathy from netizens. Once the matter became too big, Mrs. Taylor couldnât forcibly take her away.
Cory Hughes saw that Zora did not protest and assumed she had accepted her fate, finally letting out a sigh of relief.
As he turned around, he couldnât help but meet Caleb Mametâs eyes. He had meticulously planned to send people to intercept Caleb while Mrs. Taylor forcibly took Xaviera away. Even if Caleb arrived, it would be too late.
Even if Caleb had absolute power in Libanan, he would still be unable to snatch someone from the Brooke familyâs hands. After all, if he went to Yittaland, it was uncertain whether he could even return, let alone risk his life for a woman.
He had thought his plan was foolproof, but he didnât expect it to end like this. They received the 2 billion dollars betrothal gifts but lost Zora in the process.
Cory Hughes clenched his teeth in hatred. Xaviera Evans caused the Hughes family to suffer a huge loss. Did she think it was over? He would never let this go easily. Once the Hughes family regained its power, he would make her pay the price!
"Mr. Hughes, you wouldnât be thinking about making me pay the price when the Hughes family regains its power, would you?" Xaviera suddenly spoke up, asking with a light laugh.
Cory Hughesâ mouth twitched slightly, but only for a moment before returning to normal. He asked calmly, "What if I am?"
"Xaviera, now that youâre Calebâs wife, I canât touch you. Now he likes you, loves you, but how can you be sure he wonât change his heart? Even if he always protects you, he canât be with you every moment, and there will be times when heâs not around."
"How can the Hughes family swallow the grudge after youâve torn it apart?"
Cory Hughes stared at her maliciously, no longer caring that Caleb was there. Right now, Caleb liked her and was willing to offend the Brooke family to keep her at his side. But what about in ten years, when she had aged and paled in comparison to the younger women who would still want to throw themselves at him? With Calebâs wealth and looks, countless women would try, and itâs impossible that he would only like Xaviera forever.
Once Caleb grew tired of her, wouldnât it be easy for the Hughes family to deal with her?
Xaviera slightly curled her lips, "Mr. Hughes, youâre quite bold! Daring to say these words in front of Caleb, arenât you afraid that he would take care of you right now? Or do you already have a foolproof plan to protect the Hughes family?"
"Do you think that with the 2 billion dollars, the Hughes family can regain its power? And with Zora marrying into the Brooke family, the Hughes family gains their protection, making Caleb wary of taking action against you, right?"
Cory Hughes remained composed: "So what if it is? Whatâs the problem with that?"