Infatuated with my Ex-wife novel Chapter 102

"You beast! Are you even a human being?! How dare you say that! Do you think we can't bring you down?" Claudia yelled in anger.

A vicious glint shone in Eric's eyes as he got slapped.

This annoying woman had always been hounding his mother and stepping all over her head. Moreover, Edward always fought against with him and robbed what was his. Just wait, Eric was sure to give her a piece of his mind!

"What are you doing, Claudia?!" Cameron shouted.

"Cameron Wilson, you fiend! Aren't you aware that Eric killed Edward?! Not only did you not punish him, but you are also defending him?!"

Claudia had just come to realise how selfish Cameron truly was. Was there another person who was even more biased and cruel than Cameron?

"Mum, don't bother with these scums. They are not worth losing our minds over," Irene said when she saw Claudia almost about to lose it. It would not be good to cause a ruckus in the hospital, especially immediately after Madeline's passing.

"We don't welcome you here. Please leave immediately. If you still value your conscience, let grandma go in peace," Irene said calmly.

Perhaps Cameron still had a conscience. Madeline had just passed away, and it didn't seem as though she had left anything behind for Irene and Claudia. Cameron whispered to Eric, "Hey, maybe we should take our leave first."

Just as both of them were about to turn and leave, Irene spoke up suddenly. She said, "Remember, the heavens are watching. You should behave, Eric."

Perhaps it was all in his mind, but Cameron felt a chill run down his spine. They were in a gloomy hospital, and Madeline had just passed away. He felt rather uncomfortable and decided to hasten his pace.

On the other hand, Eric paid no heed to it and sneered. Once he got his hands on the company, he had no need to fear! What could Irene do to him? All she had were empty threats, so he wasn't afraid.

...

They returned to the main estate.

"Eric, perhaps we should pray for Madeline and Edward," Cameron said uneasily. Perhaps he was more superstitious due to his age.

"Oh, c'mon Dad. Irene is just saying that to scare us," Eric said naturally as he looked at Cameron.

"Besides, I didn't kill Edward. Grandma died because she was in poor health and had received a large shock. Their passing has nothing to do with us. What are you worried about?" Eric said with disdain. To him, Edward was as good as dead.

"I mean, that's true. But I'm still-" Cameron said in worry.

"Don't think too much about it. We should now focus on getting our hands on the company in one fell swoop," said Eric.

He was impatient. Eric had failed previously, but things were different now. Now, the heavens had his back—he had the perfect time and opportunity. Who could stop him?

...

In the hospital.

"I'm worried that Eric and Cameron came here with bad intentions," Claudia said.

"It'll be alright, Mum. Whatever's going to happen will happen. Eric is the type to attack while Edward is away," Irene said.

"Now that Madeline has passed, I'm afraid they will be even more arrogant. What should we do?" Claudia said. She had a headache.

Edward was nowhere to be found, and Madeline had passed away. Nobody was around to keep Eric and Cameron in check. Were they going to let this opportunity slip?

Irene was also worried. Madeline had told her to protect the company and the Wilson family. What should she do?

Moreover, there was no news about Edward. Where was he? Was he alright? Irene hoped he would return safely and quickly.

Irene felt helpless.

...

Madeline's funeral was held a few days later.

The employees of the Wilson Group and S City's celebrities were present. Madeline was rather famous when she was alive. Before Gerald's passing, she had helped him with the company.

Madeline had a sharp and unique understanding of the business world. Gerald would often seek her opinion regarding the company. The couple were highly praised within the business field.

Gerald knew that his son was a good-for-nothing man. Cameron had a chaotic private life and had no ability or desire to do anything. Gerald didn't know what he had done to deserve such a troublesome son.

Nobody knew what would happen if he let Cameron succeed the company. All his hard work would be destroyed!

However, Edward was a wonderful grandson. He was talented in politics, and Gerald was happy to have found a successor. Gerald assigned an average position to Cameron that only looked good on paper, but held no real weight in the company's decisions.

Edward had been raised to be Gerald's heir ever since he was young. He had never let down the expectations placed upon him and Gerald was extremely proud of him.

This was the reason why Cameron favoured Eric over Edward.

Gerald had actually decided to pass the company to his grandson instead of his own son! What an insult to him! Wasn't Gerald calling him useless?

Although Edward was his child, Cameron thought it was unfair. He had always assumed that the company would go to him, not to his son! Cameron was narrow-minded and vengeful, but no matter how much he complained, Gerald's decision was set in stone.

After Gerald passed away, Madeline took over the decision-making of the company because Edward hadn't grown up yet. She had good decision-making skills, and the company flourished in her hands.

Madeline had a good reputation and often did charity work. It wasn't surprising that many people attended her funeral.

Halfway through the funeral, Eric couldn't hold it in any longer and looked towards Cameron.

"Now that everyone is here today, we should clear things up for Madeline's sake," Cameron said, feigning his hurt.

"My youngest son, Edward, has gone missing and has not been heard from since the wedding. It is very likely that he has been killed. We need someone to take over the company. Eric shall be that person!"

"How shameless can you get, Cameron? Madeline has just passed away, and you're in such a hurry for Eric to take over the company?!" Claudia huffed in anger.

Irene knew this day would come, but she didn't expect it to be so soon.

"Am I wrong? Mum is gone, and we need someone to take over the company. Should the company be given to you instead of Eric?" Cameron huffed as he looked at Claudia.

"Irene and I won't agree to this! Stop dreaming!" Claudia retorted. She laughed in anger. Even at the cost of her life, she swore to protect what belonged to her son.

Moreover, Eric was an accomplice in murder. Claudia wouldn't allow them to win so easily.

"Both of you? Who are you to say that? As Edward's mother? His wife?" Cameron asked disdainfully.

"According to the law, I have a right to inherit the company as Edward's father. The most that you will inherit are the shares. Do you think those shareholders will listen to you?"

"Someone needs to take over the company. Eric and I are best suited for this role. I take it that nobody will object this decision."

Most of the people present were Edward and Madeline's people, but this was the Wilson's family affair. Edward was currently missing, and nobody knew if he would return. It would be unwise to offend Cameron and Eric now.

Claudia and Irene were speechless. Cameron's words held some truth to them.

"Even so, Edward is just missing at the moment. He's not dead yet. What right do you have to replace him?!" Claudia asked desperately.

"If that's the case, we can simply return the company to him when he returns," Cameron said. Nobody knew if he was alive. Even if he was, it was up to Cameron and Eric if they wanted to return the company or not.

Claudia was so angry she could faint. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. They said they would return the company? Did he take her for a fool?

Elio and Millicent were anxious as they saw Irene's helpless expression. Millicent wanted to intervene, but Elio stopped her.

"Why are you stopping me?" Millicent asked anxiously.

"I know you're worried about Irene, but it isn't the time to act impulsively," Elio said calmly.

"I'm just so angry. Cameron and Eric are absolutely shameless! They're taking advantage of Edward's absence to step all over Claudia and Irene. I really want to slap them."

"I know you're worried about Irene, but this is their family affair. It won't do any good for us to intervene. They might turn it against us."

"Moreover, we won't be able to help them right now," Elio said in comfort.

After the funeral, Cameron and Eric left proudly.

"Nasty villains intoxicated by success!" Millicent snorted as she looked at them.

The crowd sighed. The Wilson Group was certainly facing quite a predicament this year. So much had happened one after another.

"Are you okay, Irene?" Millicent asked as she walked up to her.

"I'm fine," Irene replied.

Irene looked at Claudia, who was beside her. If she hadn't been supporting her, Claudia would have fallen to the ground.

"Elio, do you have any idea what we should do?" Irene asked hopefully.

Elio shook his head. Try as he might, he couldn't find a solution. Cameron and Eric had a higher chance of winning, and some shareholders were more likely to take their side.