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Chapter 1534
Chapter 1534 Meeting Her End
Fredric's words completely put Edison at ease. If Fredric was taking action, it could only mean that "that man' was already displeased with what Wynter had been doing.
Others might have only made vague threats. However, Edison knew better than anyone else about Fredric's capabilities.Content © NôvelDrama.Org 2024.
No one could detect anything unusual from Fredric's plans. Years ago, it was also he who had covered up the situation regarding Marie.
The lie had been so full of holes, yet Fredric managed to smooth it over in front of Noah and Taylor. That alone was enough to demonstrate his skill.
And he had only become more formidable now as the third-ranking official in Hawford, with the backing of provincial leadership. His current power was beyond mere businessmen's imagination.
For the Waldron family, this marked a turning point. Edison had just been regretting offending Wynter. But now, he hoped more than anyone that this outsider-who had disrupted the Chamber of Commerce-would face a heavy downfall!
If she didn't, Hawford would soon be entirely under the Whitman family's control.
With this thought in mind, Edison couldn't resist adding, 'My wife mentioned that Wynter is looking into Marie's incident. Should we do something about that?"
Anyone who was involved in the events from back then knew that this particular matter was something Fredric would prefer to take to the grave.
To achieve performance, he needed a substantial amount of funds. Fredric had targeted Shane when he came to Hawford back then.
But, despite Shane being foolish, the Whitman brothers weren't. To make the Whitman family part with their money, some tactics were necessary. Fortunately for him, Marie's situation had been unstable during that period.
Fredric would always remember that period because he truly had nothing at that time.
One day, a sealed letter appeared on his desk, asking if he wanted to rise in the ranks. If he did, he needed to show some resolve to prove that he was worth supporting.
Fredric's greatest desire was to make a name for himself. His family was part of the government system, but coming from a small town, it was far more challenging to rise in the ranks. This was especially true for someone like him without much background.
Hence, without any hesitation, Fredric took the letter and began writing back. Thus began his schemes against the Quinnell and Whitman families.
He was uncertain just how much the other party hated the Quinnell and Whitman families to keep such a close watch on them.
Clearly, their goal was not financial gain. They had stated their intentions to assist him without getting directly involved. Any additional benefits would be left to him as long as the Quinnell and Whitman families were at odds.
It was evident that his performance had met their expectations, leading to his remarkable ascent. He went from a minor editor to the third-ranking official. Every step he took upward was not merely a result of luck or coincidence.
However, he had broken many laws back then. If anyone were to uncover the truth, it would severely tarnish his current reputation.
"I understand." After a long pause, Fredric finally spoke again. His tone was chilling. 'You should also be aware that I don't like discussing matters from the past. Consider this a one-time warning, Mr. Waldron. "I will ensure that Wynter leaves Hawford within two weeks at most. The city needs development, and her
disruptions in the stock market are detrimental to the public's morale.'
Edison immediately sensed Fredric's displeasure. The warning was unmistakable. Edison couldn't help the cold sweat breaking out on the back of his neck.
Fredric was too astute. Edison only needed to mention the past once for him to realize his motives. This was why those in high positions were often so inscrutable
As Edison felt the chill wash over him, Fredric added, "And regarding the scholarship committee..."