Chapter 481: Chapter 481: The Dowry Belonging to Her
Moira Besian took a deep breath and pretended to be loving, âXaviera, look, Mag has already paid the price. She has been injured all over her body, and her marriage with Moore canât proceed. You should let go of your anger now, right?â
Seeing the situation escalate to this point, the guests were already eager to leave. But with Mr. Caleb Mamet present, no one dared to leave first.
Under the scorching gaze of the crowd, Xaviera spoke calmly, âWhen my mother married into the Evans family, there was a dowry. I heard that Mrs. Rose Campbell intended to pass on that dowry to Mag Evans as her dowry for marrying Moore Mamet. Is that true?â
Hearing these words, Roseâs heart suddenly tightened, and she was shocked, âXaviera, I⊠I thoughtâŠâ
Seeing Caleb Mametâs stormy expression, Derek Evans hurriedly stepped forward, trembling as he tried to explain, âXaviera, donât misunderstand! Weâre not keeping the dowry for ourselves, itâs just that the Evans Company is experiencing some financial difficulties right now, and we canât afford to spare any money. Mag is about to get married, and sheâs marrying into the Mamet family. So we thought that we could borrow your motherâs dowry for her first. When the Evans family gets back on its feet, weâll return the dowry to you.â
âHumph.â Xaviera sneered, âBut Mag and Moore canât get married now. Shouldnât the dowry be returned to its original owner?â
Derek was sweating profusely, and his face was full of panic. The two of them stood there, feeling as though they were surrounded by an icy chill.
Derek bowed his head, saying nothing. His late wife Nina Hughesâs dowry was worth a fortune, more than the Evans family itself.
Without the company, the Evans family had to rely on the wealth and business left behind by Nina to make ends meet. If they lost this money, they would be in real trouble.
Whatâs more, the dowry had been in his possession for all these years. Why should he give it back to Xaviera just because she asked for it?
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Derek looked uncomfortable, but if he didnât agree, Mr. Mamet may not be easily appeased and his life could be in danger!
âIt seems that my father is⊠unwilling! Both Mag and I are daughters of the Evans family. When she was getting married, you were afraid she would be wronged, and you were willing to give her my motherâs dowry. Now that Iâm married, why canât you give the dowry to me? After all, the dowry originally belongs to me. Itâs only fair that I should have it!â
Xaviera continued, âI married into the Mamet family, and I need the dowry. What, in your eyes, Caleb Mamet is less worthy than Moore Mamet? I can be dealt with perfunctorily, and my dowry isnât necessary?â
As soon as the words fell, Caleb Mamet looked up slowly, glaring coldly at Derek Evans.
Derek Evansâ face turned instantly pale. Helplessly, he said, âXaviera, that dowry was left by your mother, and I shouldâve given it to you. ButâŠâ
Derek struggled with his words, seemingly carrying a tremendous burden on his shoulders, his body trembling slightly.
âBut you know how difficult things are for the Evans family now. We desperately need this money to make ends meet. Furthermore, your mother left you behind when she passed away, and the Evans family has been taking care of you ever since. You know how much it costs to raise a child. Even in her death, your mother had the responsibility to provide for you, so she should contribute her share of the support.â
Derek turned to Caleb Mamet with a fawning smile, âMr. Caleb Mamet, we wouldnât dare to treat you perfunctorily! Itâs just that Xaviera didnât tell us she was getting married. Otherwise, I wouldâve definitely given her the dowry. I thought she wouldnât need the money for the time being, so I decided to let Mag use it first. I never thought Xaviera would marry you.â
âBesides, you know how the Evans family has been struggling all these years. The assets and dowry left by Nina have all gone to patching up the holes. Xaviera demands that I hand over that dowry, but I just really⊠canât do it!â
The guests nodded thoughtfully.
In fact, Derekâs words made sense. The dowry was Nina Hughesâs pre-marriage property, but years had passed since Ninaâs death. The money should indeed belong to Derek, especially considering that he had been supporting Xavieraâs livelihood all these years. Those expenses werenât negligible either, and it seemed a bit inappropriate to force the Evans family to pay up.
Seeing the guests nodding in agreement, Derekâs face eased a little.