Chapter 201
Chapter 201:
Chadwick appeared drastically changed after only a few days. His once neat appearance was now disheveled. Stubble dotted his face, his eyes were hollow, and his clothes were rumpled. He looked like a man reduced to ruins. However, his eyes betrayed a new ferocity. Like a starving wolf eyeing its next meal, he looked at Helena with a relentless stare.
“There’s no need to fear, Helena,” he said, his voice cold. “Now that I’ve got you, it’s only a matter of time before Alden falls into my trap. Soon, I’ll send you both to the afterlife, where you can remain united forever.” His laugh, cold and mocking, reverberated around the room, causing Helena to recoil.
Although she was frightened, Helena’s response was protective when Alden was mentioned. “Stay away from Alden! We have nothing to do with each other anymore. We’re getting a divorce. It doesn’t matter what you do to me—he won’t come for me p>
Her voice held a steely resolve, but Chadwick only responded with more laughter.
His mirth only deepened her unease, prompting her to ask, “Why are you laughing p>
Chadwick shook his head, his grin widening. “I’m laughing at the absurdity of my son. He sacrificed so much to marry a woman who holds no sway or status, and she hasn’t even grasped the extent of it. It’s absurd, truly absurd p>
Helena’s brow furrowed in confusion at his words. Had Alden really given up much to be with her? Her mind raced, trying to piece together what Chadwick meant.
Chadwick abruptly leaned forward, his grin chilling as he sharply inquired, “Ever heard the name Walter Hargrove p>
Helena recognized the name; it stirred old memories. Before her marriage to Alden, she had lived with Gemma in the Simpson family’s estate. Walter had been a crucial business ally of the Simpson family, with both Gemma and Douglas often going out of their way to curry favor with him. Yet, everything about Walter shifted drastically overnight. His family’s business crumbled, and he was left grappling with a grave illness that he had yet to overcome.
Chadwick’s reference to Walter baffled Helena further. “Why bring up Walter? I have nothing to do with him p>
Chadwick’s laughter was mocking. “You were nearly his fifth bride. How can you say he has nothing to do with you?” Helena was speechless, struck by the revelation.
Chadwick observed her reaction and continued nonchalantly, “Before you tied the knot with my son, the Simpson family was facing a financial disaster. To save themselves, Gemma plotted to marry you to Walter to secure his family’s investment. He’s already sixty, and Gemma knew you’d never consent, so she planned to keep you oblivious. Her scheme involved drugging your drink at the right moment, forcing you into a marriage you’d never accept willingly p>
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Helena’s shock was evident, her lips quivering as she struggled to process his words.
His following statement felt like a toxic whisper.
“As soon as Alden learned about it, he couldn’t stand by. He intervened to remove Walter from the equation immediately. Knowing I viewed him as a threat, Alden didn’t want to disclose how significant you were to him, so he maneuvered to make Emily leave, compelling the Simpson family to offer you instead p>
Each word from Chadwick struck Helena with force, shattering her bewilderment into sudden, stark understanding.