Claiming My Possessive CEO Husband

Chapter 948: Chapter 948: Defeated by the Shameless Spirit

Seeing Zora Hughes standing up for her like this, the noble lady’s face was filled with gratitude, as she felt her support for Zora was not in vain.

Jerome Russell couldn’t stand Zora’s pretentious display and sneered, “Miss Hughes, you’re so skilled! With just a few words, you win people’s hearts and make them willing to fight for you. If it wasn’t for you, would she have offended the Russell family?”

The noble lady paused, as if she realized something. Zora’s face turned extremely awkward, “I…I didn’t mean that. I just didn’t want my friends to be wronged because of me, Xaviera, you…”

“Miss Hughes,” Xaviera Evans interrupted indifferently, “You should know by now that I’m the only victim in this. After the Hughes family released the news, I’ve been bombarded with insults online, which severely affected my life. So, I’m the only one who can criticize you. You have no right to pick on my shortcomings.”

Xaviera, I’m really sorry, I’ve always considered you as my sister, I…” Zora lowered her eyes and cried softly, with tears falling one by one, splashing on the ground, stirring up a cluster of teardrops.

She tearfully narrated her story, as if she was the most aggrieved person in the world. All her actions were due to being deceived by others, so it wasn’t her fault. She was pitiable as well, and also a victim. If Xaviera continued to be unforgiving and picked on this victim, Xaviera was unqualified to be Mrs. Mamet.

Xaviera chuckled meaningfully, “If Miss Hughes is truly ignorant, I can certainly forgive you, but you obviously knew all along.”

Her voice was calm and unruffled, “Sir Hughes’ willingness to shoulder all the blame to protect his granddaughter is really touching.”

At these words, Cory Hughes’ face changed, and Zora shivered. When Cory decided to take all the blame for Zora, he thought that as a younger generation, even if Xaviera was dissatisfied, she could do nothing to him. But if Zora were involved, not only her reputation would be ruined, but Xaviera wouldn’t let her off either.

Only then did everyone realize that Xaviera was also Cory’s granddaughter, yet he was willing to ruin his own granddaughter’s marriage for Zora’s sake.

Xaviera slightly raised the corner of her lips, “Miss Hughes, I forgot to tell you, inviting you all here to the banquet has a purpose. After all, since Miss Hughes called me her cousin, I should save you some face. As long as you admit your guilt openly, I won’t reveal the evidence to everyone. However, it seems you show no remorse and still shamelessly claim your innocence, even attacking me. I’m really impressed by your brazen spirit!”

The big screen flashed again, and Zora suddenly looked up. Her body gradually stiffened, as if the blood in her body had stopped flowing. A strong sense of fear swept over her entire body. At this moment, all her rationality and pretenses disappeared. She screamed, “No!”

The scene changed, showing Simon Gaile dragging his weary, old body with his son in tow, and the two waiting silently at the door of the Hughes family mansion. Over the years, due to internal problems in the Gaile family’s company, the company’s performance had declined year by year, and now it was on the verge of bankruptcy. The financial chain was broken, just like the Hughes family 20 years ago.

Back when the Hughes family was in trouble, Simon Gaile lent them three hundred million dollars without hesitation. At that time, that sum was huge and enough to help the Hughes family survive. Now Simon Gaile came, only asking for the same amount in return, considering it repayment for their kindness back then. Even though the three hundred million dollars were not enough, he didn’t want a penny more. But he didn’t expect Cory Hughes to refuse them at the door.

Cory stood at the door, his eyes full of indifference as he looked at the elderly Simon Gaile. He impatiently waved to the butler, “Drive them away! Don’t dirty the Hughes family’s door!”

Simon Gaile looked up in disbelief, not expecting Cory to be so ruthless. He spoke uncertainly, “Brother Cory, could you… the three hundred million dollars… ”

“What three hundred million dollars? Do you have any proof? Even if I give you three hundred million dollars, what can you do? The Gaile family is already beyond saving! I advise you to leave Lokio as soon as possible. Don’t come to the Hughes family asking for money with a thick face! Otherwise, don’t blame me for being rude!”

Madam Hughes was also cunning, her mouth filled with mocking and ridiculing words. Simon Gaile hung his head low, clenching his fists, unwilling to accept the situation. “Cory, when the Hughes family was on the verge of bankruptcy, I lent you three hundred million dollars. Over the years, I never asked for that money back, but now the Gaile family is in trouble, you turn a blind eye?”