Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1007

Clayton's gaze was icy, "It's getting late. You all should head out."

Not a single word of concern for her, not to mention he was basically showing them the door. Helen's heart sank!

And then seeing how tenderly he treated Pamela, jealousy drove her to the brink of madness!

She felt like she was choking on her own frustration, unable to vent it out but also unable to swallow it down.

Yet, she dared not lash out at Clayton, only managing to shoot Pamela a venomous glare!

Once they left the main house, Helen spat out:

"I can't stand the sight of her for another day. Haven't you figured out a way to get rid of her for good?!"

The family doctor frowned,

"You've been careful with your abuse, but if she actually dies, Clayton and the Patel family will investigate thoroughly. Given her history of mistreatment and the injuries she's sustained over the years, if discovered, it'd spell doom for us all!"

Helen clenched her teeth,

"Then we need to come up with a flawless plan! She needs to be gone by the end of the year, and it has to look like a tragic accident!"

"..."

No sooner had they left than Clayton's assistant stepped into the bedroom and whispered,

"Boss, they're here."

Clayton knew immediately who it was, furrowing his brow, "Have them wait in the living room!"

"Right away!"

"And, fire all the staff, bring in new people!"

He was well aware of Helen's disdain for Pamela.

But since Pamela refused to leave with him, he had no choice but to order that Helen stay away from Pamela, especially from the main house!

Regardless of the reason, Helen's presence in the main house today was a clear sign of negligence from the staff.

"Clayton, why don't you go find Irene? It's getting dark, and Irene might get scared," Pamela suddenly said, looking at him.

Clayton's eyes softened, and he replied gently,

Clayton looked at him,

"Over the years, Hawkins Sea-freight has flourished with the support of the nation, growing stronger each year through legitimate business. We've made enough money that way; why risk it with illegal ventures?"

"But the more money, the better. Legitimate business just doesn't bring in cash fast enough."

Clayton's response was icy,

"Greed leads to downfall. High risk might bring high rewards, but legitimate business, though slower, ensures stability.

Currently, the Hawkins family thrives solely in the shipping industry. If we jeopardize that, what will be left for future generations of the Hawkins family?"

The elder frowned,

"Smuggling a few prohibited items won't ruin us. Some of the Hawkins family's ships are exempt from inspection. If we don't disclose what's on board, no one will find out. It's risk-free, perfectly safe."

Risk-free? Perfectly safe?

Clayton's anger surged at the suggestion!