Chapter 639 Destroy Him
The crowd erupted in shock.
It was the third day since Henry’s passing. According to Capebatt City’s customs, his funeral, the cremation, and the burial were scheduled to take place on that day.
Friends and family had gathered to bid Henry farewell. There were at least twenty to thirty people gathered at the large funeral hall.
If anyone else had made such a claim, they would’ve been seen as spouting nonsense. However, Vanessa was different. As William’s stepmother, her words carried a heavy weight. Countless skeptical eyes fell onto William. Yet he remained calm and composed, unfazed by the accusations.
“Mrs. Middleton must be too heartbroken over Mr. Middleton Senior’s passing,” Charles said, siding with William.
They have built the Xanther Group together. Having shared business interests, they have become allies. Charles continued, “How could Mr. Middleton kill his wife? He doesn’t even have one! Tossing a body into the sea? That sounds like something out of a movie. What was it called? ‘Her Disappearance’?
“Mr. Middleton is a wealthy bachelor, not some desperate man clinging onto a bad marriage. If he were unhappy, he could simply get a divorce. Why would he go to such extremes?”
“Mrs. Middleton, such accusations require proof!” Ashton warned with a firm tone.
William’s second uncle, Gideon, stepped forward. “Vanessa, today is Henry’s funeral. If you have something to say, discuss them with Will later. We should let Henry rest in peace, not give outsiders a reason to mock our family.”
Edmund, William’s third uncle, waved his hand dismissively. “Let’s all calm down. There must be some misunderstanding here.”
Vanessa scoffed. “You’re all just his lap dogs, aren’t you? Even if he had killed someone right in front of you, your first instinct would be to help him cover it up! But me? I’ve never received even a single kind word from him. I’m going to lay everything out here today!”
Vanessa was determined to take William down.
With Henry just passed away and the power dynamics uncertain, she still had a chance to fight back. Once William was recognized as the head of the Middleton family, toppling him would become impossible. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
For the past few days, Vanessa used the internet as her weapon. She publicly attacked William, aiming to tarnish his reputation.
If she could stoke rumors about him killing his wife, it would be her chance to destroy him completely. There might not be enough evidence to put William in prison. However, the investigation alone would send Cloudex into chaos.
During the period of William’s investigation, Vanessa could secure her own financial future. Then, she could escape the country with her daughter and grandson. She could finally leave the Middelton family behind for good.
Vanessa had spent over 20 years with the Middelton family, and she refused to walk away empty-handed. She lifted her chin, staring right at Henry’s portrait at the center of the hall. “Henry, you left me with nothing. So don’t blame me for being ruthless!”
The police officers felt apprehension around William. After all, William was a significant taxpayer in
Capebatt City.
“Mr. Middleton, can we have a word with you?” the police officer asked.
Vanessa raised her voice. “Talk here! Do it here! William, if you have nothing to hide, why are you avoiding this? Who in Capebatt City doesn’t show you respect? Once you step out of our sight, who knows if the police will be in your pocket?”
William’s cousin, Patricia, finally managed to push her way to the front. She forcefully shoved Vanessa aside.
She said to Vanessa, “How dare you accuse Will? Do you think people didn’t know that you were the one publishing those articles online targeting Will!
“Uncle Henry hasn’t even been cremated yet, and you’re ruining the Middleton family name. Accusing Will like that. Aren’t you afraid Uncle Henry would come to haunt you at night?”
Patricia was known for her love of red dresses. It seemed that Patricia’s temper had only grown fiercer over the years.
Vanessa was enraged. “How dare you!”
William pulled Patricia to his side and shook his head lightly, signaling her to back off.
Bryan interjected casually, “Mrs. Middleton, was that a challenge to the police? If you don’t trust the officers, why bring them here?”
The gathering wasn’t just filled with prominent figures paying their respects to Henry. There were also reporters present. The officer couldn’t afford to be associated with such accusations.
“Mrs. Middleton, I’m afraid it’s not appropriate for you to say so,” Bryan said.
Vanessa suppressed her anger. Everything was right in her palm. She couldn’t let them provoke her into losing control.
She calmly replied, “It’s not that I don’t trust them. I just believe there’s nothing new under the sun. If there’s something to discuss, it’s better to say it in front of family, friends, and the media. That way, things are clearer.”
Vanessa shot a look at the reporters she had brought with her.
The reporters immediately turned their cameras on and started firing off questions. “Mr. Middleton, if you’re not married, why do you always wear a wedding ring on your left hand?”
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