Chapter 242 Someone Is Dead
Oliver's mood improved significantly. He rolled up the blanket and said, "Let's sleep. I'll take you to meet my mother tomorrow."
Even though Hillary was foolishly infatuated, she was still someone Oliver held dear and cared about.
The appearance of the dagger at Henry's banquet caused a lot of discussion among the guests.
"My friends, my friends! I apologize deeply. It was my son's prank. He has always misunderstood me as a father. Please continue to enjoy yourselves!" Henry didn't want his banquet to fail like what happened to Adrian's engagement banquet, so he forced the celebration to go on.
Among the distinguished members of the group were perceptive individuals who, while smiling and nodding in agreement, covertly delved into conversations about the circumstances surrounding Hillary's demise
Henry instructed his confidant to oversee the banquet and gave Edwin and Victoria a stern look as he walked toward the study on the second floor. Edwin and Victoria silently followed.
As soon as the Windsor family left, many people's gazes started shifting between Adrian and Hailey.
Adrian glared at Hailey and muttered as he brushed past her, "You wench, just you wait!" Hailey was momentarily startled, but quickly calmed down.
She had suffered enough. The only thing she could lose now was her life, and she didn't value it much anyway. To see Adrian lose all his dignity today was the happiest thing for her!
Adrian didn't want to stay any longer and went to the lounge with Lyra, who was pregnant.
No visitor dared broach the subject of conversation with Hailey within the confines of the Windsor household. She remained solitary during meals, listening attentively to the murmurs around he:
"Adrian is not a real man."
"With the reputation of the Harrington family, we must never collaborate with the Watson Group in the future."
"We shouldn't form deep relationships with the Harrington family."
Hailey felt an incredible sense of satisfaction.
In the study on the second floor, Henry took out the share transfer agreement and tapped on the signature spot with his fingertip.
He said to Edwin, "Edwin, do you think I can't control you anymore? Sign this, sign it immediately! Otherwise, I will take away all the Windsor Group shares you currently hold."
"Dad, with the current situation of the Watson Group, if you transfer these shares to Victoria, it will be an insatiable pit. Don't be foolish!" Edwin's lips trembled with anger.
He hadn't expected things to escalate to this point. The Harrington family had already lost face and reputation in front of the esteemed guests, yet Henry still wanted to transfer the shares.
"This situation? Isn't it caused by you? Edwin, if it weren't for you bringing Hailey here, would it have come to this? It's all your fault! You're greedy and incompetent!" Victoria said.
"Who is greedy and incompetent?" Edwin couldn't help but laugh when he heard that sentence.
Decades ago, when Victoria married into the Harrington family, Henry wanted her to have a better and more dignified life. He forcefully transferred a quarter of the Windsor Group's shares to the Watson Group, which has now been squandered completely!
Only one-third of the remaining three-quarters of the shares belonged to Victoria as her personal property.
And now, this woman who has been married for decades dares to reach out to her family for help? Shameless!
"Dad!" Victoria seemed to be extremely aggrieved.
Henry's guilt from his first love and his debt to his daughter overwhelmed him again. "Edwin, sign immediately! I'll give you 24 hours to resolve tonight's farce. If Watson Group suffers any consequences due to your actions tonight, you will be responsible for compensating the losses!"
With that, Henry left the study and went downstairs to entertain the guests.
Outside the study, Edwin's hand was still trembling. It had been shaking non-stop since he picked up the pen to sign. He was furious.
As an illegitimate child himself, he was also a son, the one who would hold up the Windsor Group. Why did that old man Henry treat him so unfairly and degrade him like this?
At this moment, Edwin completely forgot how he had secretly rejoiced and taken pleasure in Henry's mistreatment of Oliver and Arthur in the past.
"Edwin, you're not weighing the consequences!" It was a long corridor outside the study, with no one around. Victoria said arrogantly, "Your mother only gained Dad favor because she resembled my mother in appearance. Do you really think so highly of yourself? Ridiculous!"
Edwin clenched his fists, suppressing his anger.
"Do you know how your mother died, Edwin?" Recently, Victoria had been seething with anger because of issues with the Watson Group. She wanted to vent now.
"Your mother spoke disrespectfully to my mother. She tried to steal my mother's affection. She couldn't just be a silent vase on the side, so I..."
Victoria's smile widened, wrinkles appearing on her face, making her look terrifying.
She paused, then continued, "pushed her like this! She tumbled down the stairs, which led to the demise of both her and the baby inside her belly!" Victoria made a pushing motion with her hands.
"What did you say?!" Edwin was momentarily stunned, his eyes widening in anger the next moment.
His mother was carrying his father's second child at that time. It was a boy. He had always thought his mother had accidentally fallen and lost her life along with the unborn child. That's what all the servants had said at the time, but he never expected...
"I said, your mother, that despicable woman, tried to fight for father’s favor but ended up losing her life. As for you, my dear, it would be best if you continue to act submissively like you used to, tucking your tail between your legs. Don't dare to covet things that do not belong to you!"
Victoria arrogantly raised her chin and adjusted her jade earrings. "Now you know the truth and there is nothing you can do about it."
"Victoria!" Edwin's eyes were filled with hatred. "Do you really believe that I can do nothing about you?"
Victoria scornfully chuckled, but suddenly, a hand gripped her throat tightly, choking her.
She felt intense pain in her throat, and the air grew thin.
Wide-eyed with terror, Victoria struggled frantically, but the strength of a woman in her forties was no match for a man in his thirties.
"My father won't spare you!" Victoria managed to utter a few words with difficulty.
"Who said I'm the one laying hands on you? Dead people don't talk!" Edwin's words sent a wave of unprecedented fear through Victoria. Her feet left the ground, and she wanted to scream, struggled, and plead for help, but it was all in vain.
Edwin's gaze locked onto the long staircase on the right side.
The spiral staircase with over forty steps led downward. It was rarely used, and there was a protruding piece of wooden flooring at the end of the stairs that the servants hadn't cleared away.
With a swing of his arm, Edwin flung Victoria's body into the staircase, accompanied by her piercing screams as she tumbled down the staircase.
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