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After learning the ring in Henry’s possession was fake, Wendy resumed her unrestrained profiteering.
If that were true, wouldn’t the Foster family be in grave danger?
At the same time…
Inside the Foster Group headquarters, Henry was in his office handling news related to Claire University’s medical school when the door suddenly swung open. Wendy walked in slowly.
Henry’s brow furrowed. “I’ve said before, I don’t like being disturbed while I’m working.”
“I’m here today so you won’t have to work anymore,” Wendy replied.
She lifted a hand, and several high–level executives entered the office.
Not only executives, but quite a few of the Foster family’s branch members also stood behind her.
“Is this a coup?” Henry asked.
“No need to make it sound so ugly. I’m simply here to take back what was originally mine.”
Wendy had come to reclaim the position she believed rightfully belonged to her. If it hadn’t been for her, the Foster family would have collapsed two decades ago. Now that she wanted it back, this junior of hers had no right to refuse.
“Mr. Henry, we all think Ms. Wendy is better suited for the role,” one executive said.
“Ms. Wendy has managed the family’s affairs for so many years. Her leadership would be better for the Foster family’s future,”
“Mr. Henry, why not step aside and give her the position?”
One by one, the voices in the room spoke in Wendy’s favor. She had spent years cultivating these people, waiting for this very moment.
When Felix had held all the power, she hadn’t dared act. But now, with Henry consolidating the family’s authority into his own hands, he had given her the perfect opening
If it hadn’t been for the fear that the ring’s secret might be exposed, Wendy would have moved against him the moment he took over. Now that she knew the ring wasn’t in his hands, she could strike without hesitation.
“Aren’t you afraid I’ll expose your secret?” Henry asked.
“To expose a secret, you need proof,” Wendy said with a faint smile. “Do you really think a few words from you would be enough to have me thrown in prison?”
Her smile sharpened. “So tell me, Henry–will you hand me this position willingly, or should I take it myself?”
“Look,” Henry said evenly, “you might want to have your people leave. If the video I’m about to show gets out, it will be your problem.”
At the mention of a video, Wendy’s smile faded, her gaze turning cold.
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She reluctantly signaled for her followers to step outside. She needed to see what was in Henry’s hands.
Once the room was empty, Henry placed his computer in front of her and played a short clip.
It was footage of Wendy’s overseas factory–recorded more than twenty years ago. She recognized it instantly.
“Give me that!” she snapped, moving to smash the computer.
But Henry caught her wrist. “Did you really think I didn’t have leverage over you? I suggest you keep your people in line. You know exactly what will happen to you if this gets out.”
This wasn’t a warning–it was an outright threat.
If she acted against him now, Henry would release the footage, forcing her to abandon her Westbrook influence and flee abroad.
At that moment, Wendy wanted nothing more than to kill Naomi. If not for Naomi telling her the ring was fake, she would never have made such a reckless move–or been humiliated here.
Seeing that Wendy now understood her position, Henry’s lips curved into a faint smile.
“As long as you don’t make any rash moves, you’re still my aunt. I’ll make sure you’re safe and protected. But if you start coketing what doesn’t belong to you, don’t blame me for showing no mercy.”
His smile felt like mockery in Wendy’s eyes.
“My dear nephew,” she said coldly, “you really have surprised me. If I’d known you were this capable, I should have strangled you at birth.”
