Chapter 1338: Chapter 1,338: Public Enemy of the Nation
"No problem." Xaviera Evans hooked a mocking smile at the corner of her mouth, "If it wasnât for that incident, Mr. Hughes could indeed be fearless. Even if I canât be dealt with now, there will always be a chance one day. But..."
Cory Hughes suddenly gasped for breath, his heart constricting.
But what? Why did Xaviera say this with a mocking smile in her eyes? Sheâs just a woman, so why wasnât she afraid when she heard about someoneâs revenge?
Xaviera blinked in surprise and looked at him, "Mr. Hughes, donât you know what that incident is? Thatâs really sad."
What is that incident?
What happened that made him unable to take revenge on Xaviera? Why was she so calm about it?
Cory Hughes frowned, completely clueless about what had happened, but feeling a strange tension.
Indeed, he couldnât touch Xaviera now, but he didnât believe that heâd never have a chance in the future. What made her so sure they wouldnât be able to do anything?
Xaviera smiled at Cory Hughes and then said leisurely, "Mr. Hughes, Iâm sorry for starting a live stream without your consent."
"From the moment I entered the door, everything that has happened in the Hughes family has been broadcasted live by the journalist next to me. Zora Hughes scheming to marry me off to Mr. Taylor, Lillian Hughes being Zoraâs biological mother, the nauseating deal between the Brooke family and the Hughes family, all of it has been broadcasted!"
"Now, everyone knows the ugly face of the Hughes family, how you trafficked people for money. Who would do business with such a filthy family?"
As Xaviera spoke word by word, Coryâs body grew colder, and he became more rigid, as if he would lose his breath in the next second.
Live stream?
Xaviera said there was a live stream going on next to her? No wonder she had been so calm from the moment she entered. She had already planned everything and could expose it all even without Caleb Mametâs help.
Despite being accustomed to big scenes, Cory couldnât calm down at this moment. The muscles of his face trembled, his eyes were splitting with rage, and a trace of despair emerged in his gaze.
He had thought that this scene would only happen within the walls of the Hughes family, so no one would know. Thatâs why he discussed the matter with Caleb Mamet and admitted to the familyâs scandal openly, but he didnât expect...
"Whatâs the matter? Mr. Hughes, youâre speechless?" Xaviera laughed casually, "Iâm not a fool. Knowing your intentions, why would I come to the Hughes family without any preparations? Mr. Hughes, have you underestimated me too much?"
Coryâs ears buzzed, and he could no longer hear what Xaviera was saying. He only knew the live stream had started. If it were true, the Hughes familyâs revival would be impossible. Their products would be boycotted by everyone, and the family would go bankrupt.
"Xaviera Evans!" Cory spat out the name from his throat, the roar of rage consuming his entire strength.
"Iâm not deaf. Please, Mr. Hughes, lower your voice." Xaviera looked at him with a smile, "Itâs better for you to think about how to clean up this mess in your family!"
With that, the assistant rushed in from outside the door, holding a messy stack of documents.
Within this half-hour, the Hughes family had become the public enemy, and the whole internet was boycotting them.
The live stream was broadcasted using Elijah Flackâs account, which had tens of millions of followers, so the impact was naturally extraordinary.
"Mr. Hughes, itâs terrible! Our company canât hold on any longer! Miss Hughes has also been completely banned on the internet. We originally had a chance to turn things around, but now thereâs no chance at all!"
"Moreover, the Hughes Group has been sued by other companies. Not only do we have to pay a huge amount in penalties, but someone also reported you for human trafficking. I guess the police will be coming to arrest people very soon."
At that moment, Coryâs mind exploded, and his chest felt suffocated.
Zora Hughes, who was hiding in the corner, shivered as she pulled out her phone and saw the internet full of scolding comments. She could hardly breathe, and her heart felt like it was being squeezed by an iron hand, causing her whole body to tremble in pain.
Netizens flocked underneath her account, calling her shameless and a disgraceful bitch! They told her to go die or be tormented to death by Wesley Taylor!
Zoraâs body grew cold, even though it was almost summer. Despite already being unable to cry, her tears trickled down silently.
"Mr. Hughes! Miss Evans has also filed a lawsuit against you!"
Xaviera Evans sued the Hughes family for human trafficking, and Cory had admitted to his guilt during the live broadcast. Consequently, Xaviera was bound to win the lawsuit, and soon afterward, Cory would be arrested and imprisoned, with no chance of rebuilding his empire.