Chapter 306-310
306 Chapter 306: The Gift Giving Ceremony
Suki Woods secretly rejoiced. Now that the Woods family had connected with Xavier Hamer, it meant they were allied with the prestigious Hamer family in the Imperial Capital, giving them newfound confidence. 1
“Xaviera Evans! You must be incredibly jealous, right? My sister and Xavier are friends! What about you?”
Xaviera spoke calmly, “Indeed, Xavier and I are not friends.”
Suki had a smug expression on her face, “It’s good that you’re aware of that. Remember to be more polite when you see my sister next time and to know your place!”
“Sis, later let’s go to the Mamet family and tell Mr. Mamet and Mrs. Jenny about what happened today. Everyone needs to see that you are the one who deserves to be Mrs. Mamet!”
Zara Woods scolded jokingly, “Suki, don’t talk nonsense, Xaviera may misunderstand. She might not know painter Hamer because she might not have an interest in art.”
Everyone nodded. They had heard that Xaviera had grown up in the countryside, so it was natural for her taste not to be very high.
With Xavier Hamer’s support, it was really hard to say who would be Mrs. Mamet in the future.
“Mr. Hamer, please take your seat. There is still one more item for auction later.” Zara spoke gently.
“There’s no rush.” Xavier shook his head, “Since Miss Woods doesn’t mind, I’d like to give this violin to my sister right now.”
Zara suddenly froze, her face filled with disbelief.
Xavier slightly opened his thin l*ps, “My sister is in the auction hall, and I’d like to give her this gift
now.”
He paused for a moment before asking again, “I suppose Miss Woods wouldn’t mind, right?”
The whole room was silent, all breathing seemed to stop.
Xavier’s sister is also here? They didn’t hear that Miss Hamer had come, did they?
Zara felt cold all over, her heart pounding violently, her voice trembling, “Your… your sister… is here?”
Just now, in the auction hall, only Xaviera and her had been competing for the violin. Could it be
Xaviera?
Impossible! Xaviera admitted that she and Xavier were not friends, and Xavier hadn’t refuted it. Since they had no relationship, how could Xavier give such an expensive gift to Xaviera?
That person was definitely not Xaviera!
Zara’s heart settled and her expression returned to being gentle, “Of course not, Mr. Hamer. This violin is already yours, and you can decide where it goes.”
Xavier gave a slight smile, “Thank you, Miss Woods. I’ll bring her over later to thank you.”
Zara graciously nodded, “Originally, this violin was meant as an apology gift to Mr. Hamer. As long as
Mr. Hamer doesn’t hold a grudge, there’s no need to thank us.”
On the side, Xaviera couldn’t help but laugh out loud; she simply couldn’t hold it back anymore.
Zara looked hurt, and Jake Lindsey glared at Xaviera angrily, “What are you trying to imply? Zara is generous and kind–hearted, what are you laughing at? Are you saying this violin could be given to your
instead?”
Mrs. Woods put on the attitude of an elder, “Miss Evans, it’s enough to have targeted my daughter several times, but making fun of her in public like this is too much. Are you laughing that my Woods family spent three hundred million dollars on a violin only to give it away? How could someone like you understand my daughter? She doesn’t care about the money at all, as long as Mr. Hamer is happy.” Suki also yelled angrily, “What’s so funny about that? I think you’re just jealous of my sister!” Zara, with an innocent face, said softly, “Xaviera, if you want to get to know Mr. Hamer, I can introduce you.”
With that, she turned and said, “Mr. Hamer, this is Xaviera Evans.”
Xavier’s expression was subtle as he turned to his assistant and whispered a few words. The assistant understood and went over to the staff to explain something.
In a short while, the person in charge came over, “Miss Woods, Mr. Hamer said that giving such an expensive violin requires a ceremony. What do you think?”
Zara didn’t hesitate and nodded.
Of course, she wouldn’t refuse. The more noise this matter made, the more advantageous it was for her. It let more people know how generous and kind–hearted she was and how she had connected with someone as influential as Xavier Hamer.
What made her even more proud was that after she introduced Xaviera, Xavier didn’t pay any attention to her at all, indicating that he had no regard for Xaviera as
307 Chapter 307: In the End, It Still Belongs to Me
Afterwards, Xavier Hamer was escorted onstage by staff, and Zara Woods stood in front of him, her voice sweet: “I’m glad to have won this precious violin, and honored to donate three hundred million dollars to charity.” (1)
She turned her gentle gaze to Mr. Hamer: “On this occasion, I’d like to give this violin to Mr. Hamer, and I hope the foundation will add his name as well, because, after all, this violin is for him. It’s like I’m offering flowers to Buddha.”
The person who donated the most at this charity auction would gain naming rights. Now that she had already donated three billion dollars, no one else would donate more than her, so the naming rights of the foundation would definitely be hers. Adding Mr. Hamer’s name was simply a way to win him
over.
In this way, everyone would know how close she was to Mr. Hamer.
Xavier Hamer smiled slightly: “Thank you, Miss Woods, for the violin. On this occasion, I would also like to give away two things.”
At this moment, Xaviera Evans sat in her chair, drinking coffee indifferently.
Suki Woods sneered disdainfully: “Hmph! You still want to compete with my sister? You’re overestimating yourself!”
Mrs. Woods said softly: “Miss Evans, Zara can let you have anything else, but this violin is something she must get. After all, it is for Mr. Hamer. I hope you don’t mind.”
Xaviera Evans glanced at them, looking nonchalant: “Mmm”
The Woods women were instantly infuriated.
The Woods family just lost over two hundred million dollars, and it’s all because of Xaviera Evan’s scheming.
Mrs. Woods glared at her, furious: “Xaviera Evans, you just said ‘highest bidder wins.‘ Zara spent three hundred million dollars on that violin. Are you not convinced?”
At that moment, Mr. Hamer’s voice came through the microphone: “The violin will be given to…”
Everyone heard Mrs. Woods’s furious roar and couldn’t help but look over.
Mrs. Woods’s suppressed anger finally erupted, “No matter how much you want the violin, Zara won it now. You ran out of money, and you can’t blame others. What’s the meaning of that cold expression on your face?”
Suki Woods chimed in: “Is there really a need to ask? She’s jealous of my sister. Some people just can’t stand others doing well. She’s taken several items my sister wanted, and now that my sister got this violin, she’s sulking”
Mrs. Woods snorted: “The violin has already been given to Mr. Hamer by Zara. There’s no use in holding a grudge, or do you also want to hold a grudge against Mr. Hamer?”
Mr. Hamer’s words came slowly: “Given to–”
Mrs. Woods ignored everything, venting her anger: “Xaviera Evans, you must apologize to Zara, and we’ll leave it at that. Otherwise, if this gets out, people outside will say that you’re petty and vengeful, you–”
Before she could finish speaking, Mr. Hamer said the person’s name.
“Xaviera Evans.”
Xaviera Evans hooked the corner of her l*ps.
Mrs. Woods was momentarily stunned. Who called Xaviera Evans’s name? Was she hallucinating?
Was that voice… Mr. Hamer’s?
The auction–goers who had been watching the quarrel also came to their senses, looking at Mr. Hamer on stage with shock, then at Xaviera Evans.
Wait a minute!
Had they heard wrong?
Mr. Hamer… wanted to give the violin to… Xaviera Evans?
Everyone stared in amazement, their faces full of shock.
Xaviera Evans put down her coffee cup, stood up slowly, and smiled meaningfully: “Mrs. Woods, could you please repeat what you just said?”
“You… you’re… jealous of Zara, so…”
Mrs. Woods was suddenly at a loss for words, her b*dy weakening, she stumbled back a few steps.
Looking at Xaviera Evans in fear, her voice trembled: “You… it’s impossible… Mr. Hamer couldn’t
have…”
At this moment, the person in charge of the auction repeated Xaviera Evans’s name, shattering Mrs.
Woods’s last doubt.
“Mr. Hamer has decided to give the violin to Miss Xaviera Evans, please, Miss Evans, come to stage.”
Mrs. Woods immediately slumped helplessly in her chair.
Mr. Hamer wanted to give the violin to Xaviera Evans?
That despicable
Man!
Xaviera Evans straightened her skirts and glanced at the Woods family.
“Mrs. Woods, I’m sorry, but it looks like the violin… still belongs to me.”
Xaviera Evans crossed the room, walking proudly to the stage.
308 Chapter 308: We are Siblings!
Xaviera Evans stood next to Zara Woods, whispering in her car, “In case you didn’t hear clearly, let me tell you again, he is going to give me the violin.”
When Xavier Hamer mentioned that name, Zara Woods froze on the spot. The expression on her face slowly disappeared, and her blood seemed to solidify.
Xavier Hamer gently tousled Xaviera’s hair, his face full of tenderness, “Don’t be naughty, you have been fond of this violin for a long time, and finally got it, shouldn’t you thank Miss Woods?”
Xaviera beamed a sweet smile, her voice soft, “Truly, thank you Miss. Woods.”
Zara felt as if she had been struck by lightning. Her mind was buzzing, she could not believe what she
heard.
How could he possibly give the violin to Xaviera Evans?
She clenched her fist tightly, with her long nails digging into her palms. If there weren’t so many people at the auction, she would have loved to strangle that b*tch!
Why would Xavier Hamer give the violin to her? And why does he seem so intimate with her?
Prior, everyone had praised her for being generous and kind, but now she had become the biggest fool at the auction, being laughed at by everyone.
She had paid three hundred million dollars, only to hand the violin over to her competitor?
Xaviera Evans looked at Xavier Hamer with an air of helplessness, “Originally, I intended to acquire this violin through my own capabilities, but Miss Woods insisted on paying, such a pity for those three hundred million dollars.”
“I thought I wouldn’t be able to get this violin, but Miss Woods gave it to you.”
“It seems like this violin was destined to be mine.”
Xavier Hamer smiled profoundly.
It was then Zara realized, this was Xaviera’s scheme from the start, just to make a fool out of her.
Her rage made her feel like vomiting blood. She felt the impulse to slap Xaviera, better yet, kill her.
That was three hundred million dollars!
She paid a heavy price, just to satisfy that b*tch Xaviera!
What infuriated her more was that Xaviera even leaned in to provoke her, with a smug smirk on her face. Inside, she must be laughing at her: ‘Miss Woods, paid three hundred million dollars for this sky–high priced violin, only to give it to me, thank you very much.”
Zara felt as if she was falling down an ice cellar, uncontrollably shaking. The resentment and anger in her heart overflowed, filling her mind.
She suppressed her emotions, biting down hard on her l*p.
After calming herself somewhat, she gritted her teeth and asked, “Xa…vie…ra, you clearly said earlier that you and Xavier Hamer are not friends.”
As soon as these words came out, everyone stared at Xaviera.
If Xaviera and Xavier Hamer were not friends, why would he give her such an expensive gift?
Xavier Hamer accepted Zara Wood’s violin only to give it to Xaviera, this is tantamount to rubbing Zara’s face in the dirt!
Zara’s eyes reflected resentment, “If you are not friends, what right do you have to accept his gift which is so valuable?”
Caleb Mamet’s face was an icy cold.
Xaviera responded leisurely, “Why wouldn’t I have the right? We are indeed not friends, but that doesn’t mean there’s isn’t another kind of relationship between us!”
The crowd wore puzzled expressions, then they saw Xaviera taking Xavier Hamer’s hand, very affectionately, “We are…”
“We are siblings!”
For a few seconds of silence, the crowd unrestrainedly gasped in shock.
Did they make a mistake? The sister Xavier Hamer mentioned is Xaviera Evans?
Zara Woods seemed somewhat baffled as she looked at Xavier Hamer and Xaviera, her mind momentarily unable to keep up.
Siblings?
Xaviera continued eagerly: “Miss. Woods, do you still remember how the Woods family offended. Xavier Hamer?”
Zara Woods abruptly looked up, her eyes filled with rage.
Xaviera smirked: “It seems like Miss. Woods has finally understood! When the members of the Woods family publicly slandered me and my uncle with an adulterous relationship, Xavier Hamer knew about it and that was when he expelled you all from the art exhibition.”
“I remember Xavier Hamer once said that the Woods family offended his sister and uncle, why didn’t you all believe him? Instead, you foolishly asked me about my relationship with Xavier Hamer.”
Zara Woods was suddenly engulfed in a storm of thoughts.
Impossible!
At that time, the Woods family only offended Page Uland, it had nothing to do with Xaviera!
“Miss Woods is really stubborn, Xavier, you should tell her.” Xaviera shrugged helplessly.
Xavier Hamer took Xaviera’s hand, speaking calmly, “Miss Woods, Mrs. Woods, I have said before that you have offended my sister and uncle, but you didn’t take it seriously. Moreover, you caused trouble for my sister.”
309 Chapter 309: Spitting Blood from Anger?
“If Miss Woods doesn’t want to give away this violin, I won’t mind. I’ll buy it for three hundred million dollars and my assistant will transfer the money to your account later.” I
Xavier Hamer signaled his assistant, who nodded, “Mr. Xavier, I’m on it. Miss Woods will have three hundred million dollars in her account within two hours.”
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone looked at Zara Woods with contempt.
Yigol Mamet pretended to be shocked, “Oh my god! I’ve seen it all today, just after the gifting ceremony, and you have the audacity to ask for money.”
The crowd sneered and began talking loudly.
“Mr. Hamer asked Miss Woods twice if she could gift it to someone else, and Miss Woods readily agreed. Now she’s changed her mind. What kind of person does that?”
“And originally, Zara Woods wanted to give the violin to Xavier Hamer because the Woods family had offended Page Uland and Xaviera Evans, and wanted to apologize with the violin.”
“Miss Evans wanted to bid for it herself, but Zara Woods maliciously bid up the price, and now she doesn’t want to give the violin to Miss Evans! What kind of upbringing does the Woods family have?”
“She said it was for donation, but I think Zara Woods doesn’t want to spend money and still wants a good reputation.”
Listening to the curses of the crowd, Zara Woods staggered, almost falling on the stage.
She absolutely can’t accept the three hundred million dollars, otherwise the Woods family will be ridiculed forever.
But… she really couldn’t stand Xaviera Evans‘ gloating face.
Zara Woods took a deep breath, forced herself to calm down, let it go this time, but next time she won’t let Xaviera Evans get away with it!
She is the Woods family’s only daughter, the future Mrs. Mamet, she’ll never stoop to the level of a
small town bastard.
Zara Woods swallowed her rage, forced a smile, “Mr. Hamer… misunderstanding… I couldn’t refuse. The violin… I’ll give it to Xaviera, you don’t need to pay.”
“Xaviera, this violin is very precious, you must take good care of it.”
As she finished speaking, Zara Woods fell straight to the ground.
“Zara! Zara!”
Mrs. Woods cried out and quickly rushed onto the stage, “Xaviera! You pissed off my daughter till she fainted!”
She held Zara Woods and shook her vigorously.
Zara Woods slowly opened her eyes, barely breathing, “Mom… don’t scold Xaviera… I…
She was interrupted by a mouthful of blood, and her face was deathly pale. “Mom, Xaviera is Caleb’s…
she’s Mr. Caleb Mamet’s lover, no matter what she does, I don’t blame her, mom, don’t say anymore…”
After a hard time finishing a sentence, she closed her eyes and fainted completely.
Mrs. Woods screamed in fright, “Zara! Get her to the hospital immediately!”
“Xaviera! You just wait!”
The Woods family members rushed to the stage and quickly carried Zara Woods away.
Jake Lindsey looked fierce, “Xaviera! Remember everything today, I will avenge Zara!”
Having said this, Jake Lindsey hurriedly followed the Woods family to leave the scene.
The atmosphere in the auction now was quite awkward, and everyone was at a loss for words.
Xaviera Evans tugged at Xavier Hamer’s arm, sobbing, “Xavier, I’m scared! How about I don’t want this violin, Miss Woods probably doesn’t want to give it to me, look, she’s fainted.”
Xavier Hamer: “Don’t be afraid, keep the violin. She publicly humiliated you and Uncle earlier. I thought she knew she was wrong, but this time the Woods family publicly cursed you again, so this is the apology you deserve.”
Suddenly a voice rang out in the crowd, “Has Zara Woods gone crazy? She was the one who initiated offering the violin to Xavier Hamer, and even agreed to him re–gifting it. Why is Xaviera Evans to blame?”
“The root cause of this was that Zara Woods publicly accused Xaviera Evans of being a kept woman, she hasn’t even apologized yet, so why did she faint first?”
“She’s not faking it, right? Wanting to use everyone’s sympathy against Xaviera Evans? Zara Woods may seem weak, but she’s so sneaky!”
Mrs. Woods heard the crowd’s discussion as she reached the exit, her teeth grinding in anger.
Her daughter was spitting blood, and these people were still saying she was pretending?
It was all that b*tch Xaviera Evans‘ fault, what a good hand she played!
Let this b*tch have her moment of glory for now, sooner or later she’ll make Xaviera Evans kneel in front of her daughter and apologize!
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“Ah!” Mrs. Woods‘ back suddenly hurt, “Who, who poked me?” i
Everyone rolled their eyes. Was Mrs. Woods still pretending?
No one was around her, how could anyone poke her? Did she not bother to think up a better lie?
The person–in–charge quickly asked staff to close the door to prevent the Woods family from disrupting the auction.
Xaviera retracted the silver needle into her sleeve, a smile forming on her l*ps.
Xavier Hamer glanced down, “Xaviera, be careful when there are so many people around.”
Xaviera was full of confidence, “No one saw it, don’t worry!”
From the stage, Caleb Mamet’s deep eyes fixed on her cuff.
Xavier Hamer: “…”
He hadn’t escaped his gaze after all.
After the Woods family left, the entire auction was immediately restored to its quiet state.
Xaviera returned to her seat, “Caleb, what’s the last auction item? I’m very curious.”
Everyone was also curious about the last item, because there was no information about it on the
auction manual.
But Xaviera was sure that Caleb knew what it was, and since he hadn’t made a peep in the auction, had he come just for the mysterious item?
Caleb hooked his finger, “Come closer, I’ll tell you.”
Xaviera immediately leaned in, her head almost resting on his chest.
Caleb’s voice was low, “Xaviera.”
“Hm?”
“Don’t use hidden weapons indiscriminately in public places.” Caleb gently rubbed her hair, “If someone sees, it will cause trouble.”
Xaviera suddenly recalled Xavier’s strange expression just now, it turned out Caleb had discovered her.
She had practiced hidden weapons since childhood and was confident she wouldn’t be caught, but Caleb saw through her in an instant.
Xaviera was unwilling to accept this, the man must have just happened to notice.
So she stealthily took out another silver needle, just as it was about to fly out–
“Caleb!”
Caleb held her wrist, pulling her into his arms in one move.
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His other hand swiftly circled around her palm, in the blink of an eye, the silver needle fell into his
hand.
Xaviera leaned against his chest, his burning breath lingering above her, “Little girl? Want to use a hidden weapon on me?”
She struggled hard, but Caleb didn’t budge. She felt the gap between them for the first time.
Caleb easily controlled her, but to outsiders, it just looked like he was supporting her.
But she knew very well that her life was in Caleb’s hands.
Caleb hugged her waist, and gently held her onto the chair, “Want to know what the mysterious item
is?”
Xaviera: “…”
What a cunning man! He enjoyed playing, huh?
Caleb looked unfazed, his mouth twitching, “I think you’ll like it.”
Hearing him say that, Xaviera became even more curious.
—‘Is he going to give me the last item as a gift?‘
—‘Hmph! Don’t think you can buy me off with a gift. He just insulted my skills, and now he’s sending me a gift to get my forgiveness? Impossible!‘
Xaviera thought arrogantly, she wouldn’t back down that easily.
Caleb turned his head, amusement in his eyes.
At this moment, the auction house door opened again, and a man walked in surrounded by a group of people.
Yigol Mamet gasped.
Someone exclaimed, “Boyd Drew! He’s here too, I thought the Drew family wasn’t coming!”
“Mr. Caleb Mamet didn’t raise any placards earlier, it’s probably for the last item. And now Boyd Drew has arrived, he’s probably here for that item too. If they start bidding, it’ll really be a battle between wealthy families!”
Another person asked uncertainly, “I heard that Boyd Drew is recognizing his ancestry and returning to the family, so he wouldn’t represent the Drew family, but… the Mamet family.”
As soon as these words came out, everyone lowered their heads, not daring to look at Caleb Mamet’s cold face.
In the upper class circle, most people knew the identity of Boyd Drew. He was the true Mr. Caleb Mamet, while Caleb was just the illegitimate child Mrs. Mamet had brought with her when she married.
Will Mamet’s original wife was Winni Drew from the Drew family.
Winni had given birth to a son, who had gone missing. A month later, Boyd Drew was left on the doorstep of the Drew family.
So everyone believed that Boyd Drew was Winni’s child. However, since the Drew family had severed
ties with the Mamet family, Boyd Drew had never returned to the Mamet family.
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