kingnovel Chapter 1196 Henry's Plan
Chapter 1196 Henry's Plan
These bodyguards were trained by the Capet family, so naturally they knew him, the eldest son of the Capet family. Not to mention that he was standing in front of these people now, these people did not dare to shoot.
Even if he rushed up and beat Henry up now, these people would not dare to do anything to him.
Facing the aggressive August, Henry was also a little angry.
This guy always mocked him for being an illegitimate child. Now that he was assassinated, he actually came to him first and said that he did it.
Even a clay figure can get angry, let alone he is a living person.
"boom!"
Henry slammed the table, stood up and stood in front of August without fear.
"August, you've gone too far. Since you walked in, you've called me a bastard at least three times. I haven't fought back because I think you're my brother."
"Yet you repeatedly slander me, saying I hired a killer to assassinate you. Do you really think I'm afraid of you?"
The two people were facing each other, and their breath could hit each other's faces.
They looked at each other, the murderous look in their eyes was terrifying.
"Henry, you'd better not let me find any direct evidence, otherwise I will definitely not let you go."
Looking at Henry who was so close, August spoke coldly.
"Hmph, August, I still say the same thing. I didn't assassinate you, and you're not worth my assassination. Instead of wasting your time with me, you might as well think about whether you've offended anyone recently."
Henry refuted without giving in.
The attitudes of both sides can be described as tit-for-tat, with neither side giving in.
But in the end, no real conflict broke out between the two sides, and the farce ended unhappily.
Just as Lu Feng expected, this method was not enough to cause a real fight between the two sides.
However, it also left a seed of hatred in the hearts of both sides.
The office returned to silence, but the air was filled with a sense of oppression and tension.
Henry still stood there, his face so gloomy that water seemed to drip out.
He slowly walked back to the large boss chair that symbolized power and status and sat down heavily.
August's sudden attack and slander, like a poisonous thorn, pierced deeply into his heart.
But this is not just a simple conflict, it is also a dangerous signal!
It shows that his identity as an "illegitimate child" is always a sin in the eyes of those so-called "orthodox" heirs, and is a reason for them to humiliate and attack him at will.
Although his father favors him, he is old and once...
Once his father is gone, those brothers and sisters who are eyeing him covetously, especially August, who is stupid and violent but occupies the title of "eldest son", will never let him go!
He must speed up!
He must seize enough strength to protect himself and even fight back while his father is still alive and can provide him with protection!
Otherwise, nothing good will be waiting for him!
Just then, the office door was gently pushed open.
A young woman wearing a professional suit, with a hot and sexy figure, blonde hair and blue eyes, and a charming yet capable appearance walked in.
The woman's name is Ellie. She is Henry's right-hand man and his most trusted lover.
Ellie played a vital role in Henry's rapid rise in the family and his secret development of considerable power.
As soon as Ellie entered the room, she saw Henry's furrowed brow, gloomy face, and the smell of gunpowder that had not yet dissipated in the air.
She didn't ask any more questions, but walked behind Henry with an elegant cat-like step. Her pair of soft and boneless hands, with just the right strength, gently pressed on Henry's temples and began to massage him skillfully.
"My dear, it seems that our eldest young master has come to trouble you again?"
Ellie's voice was lazy and soothing. "What's wrong with him this time?"
Henry closed his eyes, feeling the comfortable force coming from his forehead, and his tense nerves relaxed a little.
He enjoyed a moment of peace before slowly speaking, his voice carrying a hint of coldness:
"He was assassinated last night and nearly died. This morning, he rushed in like a mad dog, insisting that it was me who did it."
Ellie's massaging fingers paused slightly, and a sharp glint flashed in her blue eyes: "Assassination? That's quite interesting... Who do you think it could be?"
Henry did not answer immediately. He thought for a moment before saying:
"No matter who it is, this may be an opportunity for us."
As he spoke, he suddenly opened his eyes, with a calculating gleam in them.
"Ellie, mobilize all our intelligence networks immediately and investigate! No matter the cost, you must find out who sent the assassin who killed August last night! It has to be quick and secretive!"
"What happens after we find out?" Ellie asked softly. She already vaguely understood Henry's intention.
"After finding out..."
Henry curled his lips into an icy smile. "If we can find solid evidence, maybe we can do something clever by borrowing a knife to kill someone."
"Accidentally reveal the clue to that idiot August, and let him fight to the death with the real mastermind."
"Wouldn't it be easier for us to just sit back and watch the fight?"
Hearing this, Emilia's beautiful red lips curved into a dangerous arc. She leaned over and whispered in Henry's ear, her breath sweet as orchid, but her words were filled with murderous intent:
"Why bother? Since someone else has already started it, why not... let me take action myself and completely eliminate this troublesome August? I guarantee it will be a clean and neat process, like a real accident."
As soon as these words came out, Henry's body stiffened slightly, and his heart was a little moved, but then he shook his head decisively: "No! Absolutely not!"
He turned around and looked at Emilia seriously:
"At this critical juncture, August has just been assassinated, and all eyes are on him."
"If he died suddenly at this time, I would be the first person to be suspected!"
"By then, we will really become the target of public criticism, and even father won't be able to protect us!"
"Assassination is a last resort and must not be used now."
Hearing this, a trace of regret flashed across Emilia's eyes, but she still nodded obediently: "I understand, I thought it was too simple."
After finishing the topic, Henry sighed, rubbed his brow, and turned the topic to another more pressing concern:
"What have the other members of the family been up to lately? Are they still determined to join forces against me?"
Emilia's expression grew serious when she mentioned this. She nodded, her tone tinged with disdain and worry.
"Yes, several young ladies and young masters seem to have reached an agreement privately."
"They've spread the word that if you dare to officially declare your candidacy for the succession, they will join forces without hesitation and pool all their resources to kick you out."
"In their eyes, your 'bloodline' is the greatest stain on the Capetian family."
"Short-sighted! A bunch of idiots!"
Henry slammed the table, and the anger that had just been suppressed surged again, and his handsome face seemed a little distorted because of anger.
"The Capet family has continued to this day, complacent and self-satisfied, and has long been stagnant and corrupt!"
"Only by breaking the rules and introducing new blood and thinking can the family continue to stand firm in the new era!"
"Only under my leadership can the Capet family go further and become stronger! What do they know?!"
He growled in venting his anger, his chest heaving violently.
But soon, he forced himself to calm down.
Because anger doesn't solve problems.
Then, the office fell into a brief silence. After a long time, Henry's voice sounded again.
"It seems that seeking an internal breakthrough is unrealistic. Ellie, help me contact those low-key yet powerful ancient families..."
"Let's reveal our intentions and difficulties to them, and see if we can get some... necessary support and help from them. Even if it requires some sacrifice..."
"Yes......"