Chapter 257 Anthony hadn't originally planned to return to the residence so soon, and he was not a fool, knowing that all the anger would be directed at him if Quincey couldn't be found.
However, James secretly called him and said that Quincey had gone back.
Anthony sped up his car, and once he reached the house entrance, he heard Paige shouting that Quincey had made Presley faint and enter coldly.
Presley was already lying on the ground unconscious, and everyone else was in shambles.
Paige cried miserably while Quincey wrestled with her, rolling in a mess.
“Mr. Anthony Hoffman-" said James.
Anthony shouted with a gloomy face, “Call the doctor!” The rescue facilities at the residence were well-equipped, but by the tthe doctor was done with the examination, Presley already stopped breathing.
The doctor shook his head, indicating that he could do nothing about it. “Mr. Presley Hoffman has been smoking and drinking these days, so his energy is depleted. His body was damaged badly, causing his old diseases tol show up. Now that he’s having anxiety that results in a sudden heart attack, he can’t be saved anymore.” Unexpectedly, Presley didn’t make it this time.
Anthony frowned and didn’t expect things to go beyond his imagination.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIn the past, Presley's physical quality was taken care of by special personnel, but even they couldn't save him now.
Quincey stood still in a panic. Her scandal exposal had caused Presley's death, and if the matter were to be B pursued, she could not escape the responsibility.
However, before she could speak, Paige sobbed and walked over, uttering, “Now that things have gotten to this point, there's something important | have to say.” 1/5 Don’t Be Stupid, Use a Hydraulic Press Machine D Chapter 257 Quincey glared at her angrily, whereas Paige pursed her lips as she uttered, “Actually, Mr. Presley Hoffman left at will.” Quincey’s expression changed tically, and she wished she could tear Paige up, wondering, ‘Would Presley leave all the assets to this bitch?” She wouldn't be willing to give Paige even a single penny.
However, before Paige could continue, Anthony sneered and interrupted, “Do you need Louis to be present when the will is read?” Perhaps his voice sounded too indifferent as it caused Palge to freeze slightly. Feeling her heart skipping a beat, Paige nodded.
“Why? Once Presley is dead, the Hoffman family will go to my son, of course. Why do we need Louis present?” Quincey asked, and her fear gradually faded.
She thought, ‘After Presley died, nobody would pursue my scandal, and the whole Hoffman family would belong to Anthony. Who can even controlat that time?’ With that thought, Quincey gradually turned confident.
Paige smiled with disdain and replied gently, “Quincey, don’t you know that Louis is Mr. Presley Hoffman's eldest son? His real nis Austin Hoffman.” The statement made Quincey’s expression change drastically, and even her breathing turned rapid.
Unable to believe Paige’s words, Quincey approached Anthony with scarlet eyes. “What did she say? Austin? inda’s son? Did you know this all along?” nthony looked up with darkened eyes silently but suddenly realized that the family love between Louis and resley was fake, and this was the day Louis was truly waiting for.
one asked who Quincey feared most, it would be undoubtedly Austin and Presley's first crush, Linda, who was raway in Atharia.
uis had played a good hand of tricks, and Presley would get upset whether it was Lauraine’s deserved sappearance or accidents happening to the members of the Hoffman family.
Don’t Be Stupid, Use a Hydraulic Press Machine With or without Genevieve, Louis wouldn't let the Hoffman family off the hook.
Paige gathered her courage to say, “Then let's announce it when the board meeting is held.” Her haughty action caused Quincey to gnash her teeth in hatred, and her smugness made Quincey wonder if she would have a share of the assets in the will.
Anthony glanced at Quincey indifferently and looked at James. “Call someone to send her away.” James nodded tremblingly at the order.
Too many things happened on that day, which truly caught everyone off guard.
Quincey felt uneasy about the situation and breathed deeply. “Where's Lauraine? If it weren't for that stupid brat, | wouldn't have so many troubles. Has she gone crazy or stupid?” Gritting her teeth angrily, she turned her attention to Lauraine.
At the thought of Lauraine exposing her scandal, Quincey trembled angrily.
Anthony frowned and said coldly, “I sent her abroad. She won't cback again.” Quincey was stunned, looking somewhat surprised, but she quickly returned to her senses. “That's fine. Ill pretend | never have that daughter.” She thought if Presley hadn't died of anger, she would be the one to die today.
Quincey exclaimed inwardly about how lucky she was and uttered, “About the will...” he wanted to continue, but Anthony had already stood up and interrupted, “Let someone send you to Emerald lla. Don’t show up in public these days, I'll handle the rest.” uincey paused and nodded, albeit unwilling to accept it.
he didn’t want to be the center of the topic anymore since she was still the lady of the Hoffman family, event ter losing her husband.
here was no widespread obituary of Presley's death, but even without any mention, the news still spread out, hich caused the workers in Hoffman Group to panic.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmDon’t Be Stupid, Use a Hydraulic Press Machine A Chapter 257 [e] When Presley was still around, nobody had a problem with Louis’ arrival since it was stated that Louis was only replacing Anthony for a few months.
Still, everyone was biased toward Anthony, but after Presley died, they were somewhat perplexed about who the future owner of Hoffman Group would be.
It was normal for people to get restless, and everyone began to hesitate whether to continue supporting Louis or get Anthony back to take control of the matter.
The board meeting was scheduled for the following afternoon at Hoffman Group's conference room on the top floor. Louis was modest and gentle as usual, even acting polite to those who disliked him.
He sat gracefully in Presley's seat in a custom-made suit, and nobody dared to comment anything.
Louis’ face looked somewhat like Anthony's, but Anthony often acted cold and indifferent, evoking people awed and distant, thus the vast difference between both men’s aura.
Everyone gradually arrived, including Paige and the lawyer, but Anthony was yet to come.
Louis waited patiently without words, listening to others’ whispers with no sign of impatience.
He was sure that Anthony would cas this was his last chance.
If Anthony didn’t show up, he would left with nothing once the lawyer announced the will.
Just then, Louis’ phone suddenly rang, and everyone in the room instantly turned silent.
Louis smiled and fished out the phone he didn’t use frequently from his pocket. His smile froze slightly after he ead the message, which stated: [Mr. Frank Hoffman and Mrs. Margaret Hoffman are missing.] hinking that the people who were hidden way so well were missing, Louis frowned deeply, and his face nadvertently turned cold.
e checked the twith a complicated expression in his gaze, and the next second, someone shouted, “Mr.
offman is here!” 5 Don’t Be Stupid, Use a Hydraulic Press Machine