Selena knew that it must be heart-wrenching for Chris, but they were on the opposite sites, so she could only watch him on the side.
“Chris, what’s wrong with you?”
“Mom!” Chris growled. “How many people do you still want to hurt? Ruby is innocent, so how could you threaten her with her kids? Where’s your conscience? You have a son yourself, so how could you do this to another mother?” He shook his head. “I always thought that you were a considerate and kind-hearted woman. You treated Pierre like your own son. Everyone complimented that you’re the best stepmother and wife. I’ve always been proud of you, but I never expected that it’s all fake!”
Helen was shocked by her own son because she had never seen him in such a state before. It was as though she had never known him. In order to strengthen her position in the Fowler Family, she always pretended to be the perfect wife and mother. She never demanded anything and even treated Pierre better than her own son. However, she didn’t expect that although she managed to fool everyone, her son was not one of them.
Not long after Selena sent a message on her phone, the police stepped into the room and took out a pair of handcuffs. “Helen Fowler, we suspect that you have something to do with John Fowler’s murder. Please follow us to the police station.”
In a helpless manner, Helen extended her hands. The handcuffs were in stark contrast with her fair wrists. After that, Chris followed his mother to the police station.
After the noises died down, the meeting room fell into silence again as all the Fowlers traded glances. They understood that if Chris wasn’t John’s son, the only successor to the company now was Pierre. Since he wasn’t around, his wife, Selena, was in charge of everything.
Just then, a young man from the Fowler Family, who was about the same age as Selena, walked over and said, “Selena, we’re sorry that we trusted that devious woman. Please forgive our foolishness.”
“That’s right. We’re a family after all. Now that there’s no more misunderstanding, please show us the real will if you have that.”
“Yes, show us the will now. The company’s share price has plummeted, so this matter can’t drag on any longer.”
These people were about to tear Selena apart just a moment ago, but they were now buttering her up instead. Gazing at them, Selena sneered. “Well, I’ll show you the will when I feel like it.” Upon finishing her words, she turned to leave. She was followed by her assistant and lawyer.
Nevertheless, the Fowlers wouldn’t let her go. “Wait a minute. Are you still mad at us? We were all deceived by Helen. We didn’t expect that she would cheat on John!”
“We’re a family, and we’re doing this for the company. Please show us the will so that we can continue our work according to the will.”
Selena took a deep breath. “I have the will, but it’s not the right time to reveal it yet, so please be patient.”
“What do you mean? When will be the best time to reveal the will?”
“My kid is hospitalized. After she recovers, I’ll show you the will. But now, I don’t want anyone to disturb my kid because she’s going to undergo an operation soon. No one is in charge of the company now, so all of you should do your jobs and help us manage the company for the time being.”
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