NovelEnglishChapter 651: Of course, there was no need to say this aloud.
Without further delay, Alan and his team escorted Eric out of the conference hall.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtA heavy silence descended upon the room. Harold, watching the downfall of his son, sank into his chair, his face void of life and his gaze distant.
Sheri, sensing there was nothing left for her, rose quietly and slipped away.
With Eric out of the picture, the assessment reached a defining moment. Clinton now held the highest scores, making him the leading candidate for heir.
Just as they were preparing to nClinton as their future leader, Henrik, who had remained largely uninvolved in the process, broke his silence.
"Clinton cannot becthe heir of the Watson family." The statement stunned everyone in the room. A ripple of unease spread as they realized another storm was brewing.
Clinton's brow furrowed as he turned to Henrik, confusion etched into his face. "Uncle, what do you mean by this? The heir is determined by the assessment scores. Are you suggesting we abandon the system and move to a recommendation process? If that's the case, the rule change should have been announced from the start-not when the results are about to be finalized." Henrik's lips curled into a faint smirk, his eyes locking on Clinton. "The assessment system remains unchanged. But you, Clinton, must face the consequences of your actions. For conspiring to murder me, you are unworthy of becoming the heir to the Watson family." The Watson family was struck speechless. The idea of yet another murder plot within their own bloodline was inconceivable. That Eric and Clinton would dare to target Henrik-the pillar of the family-was beyond comprehension. How could they imagine murdering Henrik? They had forgotten what it meant to be part of the Watson family.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmClinton's usual gentle demeanor faltered for a fraction of a second, his expression freezing briefly before he furrowed his brows and turned to Henrik. “Uncle Henrik, there must be smisunderstanding. How could I ever think of doing such a thing?" Find more at g☐ Ino ve Is.☐☐ Henrik didn't entertain the feigned innocence with a response. Instead, he retrieved his phone and cast a projection onto the large screen.
"According to our investigation, you conspired with an organization to assassinate me. The organization's identity is still under investigation, but your involvement is undeniable." Henrik lightly tapped the edge of the table, his gaze steady and cutting as it rested on Clinton. “Stago, in Sloane's ward, Khloe and I were ambushed by three groups of attackers. One was Eric's, another was yours."
The third group was after Khloe. They were sent by the Dayton family. "Did had you really think you had covered your tracks that well?" Henrik's words dripped with biting sarcasm.
The abrupt exposure sent a ripple of shock through the room. Clinton's face twisted momentarily in rage before he schooled his expression into a mask of calm.
Emotionally drained, Morris watched the exchange with a heavy heart. Turning to the butler, he ordered, "Hurst, arrange for Clinton to be sent abroad immediately. From this day forward, he is not to return to the country without my or Henrik's explicit permission."
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