Chapter 858: Chapter 858: The Swift Family’s ‘Business’
Initially, Xaviera Evans thought this task wasn’t particularly dangerous. After all, those who planned to sell her to the brothel wouldn’t harm her. Plus, even if they tried, those weaklings would be no match for her. Moreover, the killers of Lingo Pavilion would follow her and ensure her safety.
“Don’t speak.” Caleb Mamet held her tightly in his arms, taking shallow breaths. “Mrs. Mamet is about to do something important; how could I, as your husband, let you face danger alone?”
In the darkness, Caleb gripped her hand tightly, giving her a sense of security, as if he was afraid she might be scared.
She didn’t know how long he had been waiting in the truck for her; his body was slightly chilly, but his lips were warm as they gently and tirelessly kissed the woman in his arms as if she were the most precious treasure in the world.
“No… Caleb, you shouldn’t…”
He seemed not to hear her words, continuing to kiss her intently while keeping her securely in his arms, not giving her a chance to resist.
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Xaviera: “…”
He’s crazy! There are others in this truck!
When those men threw her in, Lingo Pavilion’s men snuck in and hid, listening to the couple’s intimate moment.
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Several Lingo Pavilion members, assigned to protect Xaviera, blushed upon hearing the sounds of Caleb and Xaviera’s kisses. They never expected the seemingly cold and detached Caleb to be so passionate behind closed doors.
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Elsewhere, Tracy Swift received a call, learning that Xaviera had been captured and drugged. She couldn’t contain her excitement.
Xaviera Evans, Caleb’s wife and the Russell family’s Miss! It’s a pity that for the rest of your life, you’ll have to sell your body to survive. Once you’re taken to that place, you’ll never escape, and even if you do, people will despise you.
How could the proud Caleb desire a woman ridden by thousands?
Wright Swift, feeling uneasy, lowered his voice to inquire, “Dad, didn’t we agree earlier that our Swift family wouldn’t be involved in this type of business anymore? Sending Xaviera to such a place, once… ”
Sir Swift, leisurely sipping his coffee, suddenly slammed his cup on the table upon hearing the question, roaring, “What are you afraid of! Who would know that we are behind Xaviera’s abduction? Plus, the deed is already done. Aren’t your regrets too late now?!”
Wright turned pale with fright and hung his head without uttering a word.
“Wright, you’ll be the family head. You cannot be as soft-hearted as your older brother. Our Swift family has forged its current status and wealth through that business, and now that she’s captured, letting her go could spell the end for our family if any clues are traced back to us!”
With a grave expression, Sir Swift bellowed, “Who do you think I’m doing all this for? It’s for you and Tracy! Xaviera is now our enemy, and if we don’t get rid of her sooner rather than later, the ones who will suffer are you and Tracy. You will regret not acting decisively!”
Wright couldn’t help but glance at his daughter, contemplating how he would feel if Tracy were sold into such a place.
He had disagreed with the family’s involvement in this business from the get-go, but his father insisted on doing it. Eventually, Wright turned a blind eye to it after witnessing its benefits. But now that the Swift family had already achieved what they wanted, why should they continue engaging in such heinous acts?
“Dad, it’s just that…”
Seeing Sir Swift’s dark expression, Mrs. Swift hurriedly interrupted Wright’s words, “Wright, what is there for you to hesitate about? That Xaviera is malicious and has repeatedly harmed Tracy. It’s her own fault that she has ended up in such a situation. We’re sending her to that place as a punishment for her wrongdoings, so don’t feel guilty about it.”
“Moreover, she’ll definitely become our family’s enemy if we don’t deal with her now. For our family’s sake, we must eliminate her. Besides, she’s nothing but a coarse and lowly wild girl who shamelessly occupies Mrs. Mamet’s position. With her gone, Tracy will have a chance to marry Mr. Caleb Mamet, and our Swift family will become a top-class family.”
Upon hearing Mrs. Swift’s words, Sir Swift’s face softened a bit. One reason he had chosen Wright as the family’s successor was because of his well-mannered, observant wife, who was far better than Wright’s dull and old-fashioned older sister-in-law.