Chapter 532: Chapter 532: Anna Campbell was despised
Nidya Hughes was so frightened that she didnât dare to speak. Then, Jeremy Campbell looked at Caleb Mamet with a flattering smile, âMr. Caleb Mamet, please take a seat, donât just stand there!â
Anna Campbell looked shy, she was certain that Caleb was the most perfect man she had ever seen. If she could marry him, she would be willing to pay any price.
Instead of paying attention to everyone, Caleb held Xaviera Evansâ hand and sat in the main seat, casually asking, âIâm very curious, Mrs. Campbell, why did you scold my wife? What did she do wrong?â
Jeremyâs heart was pounding nervously.
Nidya thought it was her chance, and quickly explained, âMr. Caleb Mamet, I must have a reason for scolding her. Xaviera isnât good enough for you. By marrying her, youâve really wronged yourself.â
The room fell silent.
After a few seconds, Caleb quirked his lips, âSo?â
Nidya thought Caleb agreed with her, so she continued, âXaviera grew up in the countryside. She doesnât have the temperament of a noble lady, isnât familiar with etiquette, and has no culture. Itâs not suitable for you to marry her.â
âIâve been thinking, Anna would be more suitable for you. Since she was young, Jeremy and I have had high expectations for her and cultivated her into a top noble lady. She has now graduated from a prestigious university, skilled in various musical instruments, calligraphy, painting, and dancing. Although she isnât our biological daughter, Jeremy and I have always treated her like our own. I think only Anna is worthy of a successful man like you.â
As the words fell, the air turned still, and the only sound was Steve Price grinding his teeth.
But Nidya didnât think there was anything wrong with what she said, she pushed Anna forward like a matchmaker, âAnna, go and greet Mr. Caleb Mamet.â
Annaâs face turned red, âMr. Caleb Mamet.â
Her tone was gentle, her demeanor shy but reserved.
However, Caleb didnât respond, and the atmosphere became incredibly awkward.
Annaâs shyness gradually turned into embarrassment, âMr. Caleb Mamet, IâŠâ
âMrs. Campbell.â Calebâs eyes darkened, his expression indifferent.
âWhat kind of person do you think I am? You think you can throw any tom, dick, or harry at me? My taste isnât that bad that I find anyone appealing.â
âŠ
Silence, a deadly silence.
The expressions on Nidya and Annaâs faces gradually stiffened, turning pale as paper.
Tom, dick, or harry? How dare he call her that? She⊠she was Miss Campbell, a top noble lady in upper-class society.
âMrs. Campbell, your biological daughter is already married to our CEO, and yet youâre eagerly pushing your adopted daughter towards him too. Isnât this deliberately ruining our CEOâs reputation? Modern society practices monogamy, donât you know that?â
Steve mocked with a sneer, âEven if it was ancient times, our CEO has already married a wife. How is it appropriate for the Campbell family to send his wifeâs sister over too? The Campbell family is an aristocratic family, surely you donât still practice such outdated customs!â
Nidyaâs breathing grew rapid.
Mr. Caleb Mamet and Assistant Steve Price, whether they dislike Anna or not, they shouldnât have belittled her like this. What do they mean by tom, dick, or harry? What do they mean by outdated customs? They sent Anna to be Mrs. Mamet. Xaviera doesnât deserve that position at all!
âMr. Campbell, our CEO isnât here to listen to your explanations. Since you donât like our CEOâs wife, then he will take her away to rest.â
Steve snorted coldly, âItâs so late, and yet the birth mother called her daughter here to force her to divorce our CEO. Does the Campbell family gain any honor from that?â
As Caleb was about to leave, Jeremy approached quickly, âMr. Caleb Mamet, my wife and daughter were just upset for a moment. Please donât hold it against them. I just wanted to talk to Xaviera about her brotherâs affairs. After all, Adrian is Xavieraâs brother. Can we justâŠâ
âWhat happened before was Adrianâs fault, but⊠we are still family after all. Mr. Caleb Mamet, please be magnanimous and donât hold it against him. How about we talk in the study?â
Caleb raised his eyebrows, nodding slightly.
Steve followed the two men upstairs, leaving only the mother and daughters downstairs.
Xaviera didnât even look at the other two, got up, and walked outside.
âWait!â