The Hidden Gold Mine Heiress Divorcee

Chapter 453 Engagement Is Void 

He rushed all the way to the meeting hall without stopping and found that his father and mother were there.

“Father, mother.” Edison bowed and saluted them.

Horton Andrew was over sixty years old, and he looked majestic because of his long-term on the throne.

He looked angry. His tanned face was livid, indicative of his discontent.

Edison clenched his hands nervously.

Suddenly, Horton slammed the table.

He yelled angrily, “Edison! What on earth happened at the engagement banquet?”

When Edison was about to speak, the guard came to report that Duke Bourne had arrived.

As soon as Duke Bourne came in, he howled at the top of his throat, “Your majesty! You must explain what happened on your royal family’s territory. Now my daughter and I have become the laughingstock of the high society in Wesbruck! What will others think of Winifred? How can Winifred socialize in the future? And my reputation is ruined, too!”

“You are not the only one who is ashamed. Stop shouting.” Horton glared at him angrily, “You didn’t watch over your daughter and allowed it to happen. How shameless of you to scold me! Why don’t you explain first why your daughter was in the same room with another strange man!”

Duke Bourne was stunned, “Your majesty, what do you mean?”

“I’m telling the truth. You should give me an explanation first before I investigate it for you. The Western Royalty becomes a laughingstock because of your daughter’s dissolute affair. How will you compensate us?” Horton said coldly with a livid face.

He was the king of Wesbruck and had supreme power. Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.

But now the most powerful king would be mentioned in one of the scandalous stories and jeered by his people

What a shame!

He had never experienced such a disgrace before. So he couldn’t contain himself anymore and shouted angrily.

Puke Bourne was scared by Horton’s attitude. But he wouldn’t budge because he loved his daughter deeply and wouldn’t allow his daughter to take all the blame.

He took a deep breath and said without fear of power, “My daughter was drugged in the Western

Royalty’s territory! She doesn’t want to be drugged. Everyone knows how much she loves Prince Edison! She wouldn’t fornicate with another man! My daughter is also a victim! Anyway, it must be investigated and I need an explanation!”

Duke Bourne looked firm with fearless courage and determination.

“We will investigate it. But the prince of Western Royalty, no matter how humble his background is, will never marry a woman who has been drugged, seen, and ruined!” Horton said firmly, “The engagement is void!”

“Father!” Edison cried out in astonishment.

“Shut up!” Horton yelled arbitrarily, “I know you don’t want to, but it is settled. You don’t mind if she is a virgin, but I do. It is a shame for you to marry her, and it will be a shame for Western Royalty and me!”

“We rushed in and looked around. Nothing happened.” Edison lowered his eyes and explained in a low voice.

“She was drugged and was in the same room with a strange man! Even though she was still a virgin, her reputation is ruined. I’ll ask your mother to choose some other young ladies for you.” Horton waved his hand, “The engagement is void. Don’t mention it anymore!”

Duke Bourne was furious.

His daughter was very hapless when she encountered such an undeserved catastrophe. She was even more unfortunate when she was despised by others. But Horton was the king. Duke Bourne couldn’t do anything about it. Yet he was proud.

“Okay! The engagement is void!” Duke Bourne raised his chin, trying to make himself look less- embarrassed, “My daughter needs a strong man. Edison, you can’t protect her on your own territory. I’m not willing to marry her to you!”

Edison lowered his head and said in a low voice, “Duke Bourne, I’m sorry.”

“Hmph!” Duke Bourne sneered, “Save it! I just want to know how you’re going to deal with this. matter! When will the investigation start? You don’t care about my daughter’s reputation, but I do! My majesty, please investigate it now!”

Horton’s purpose was to prevent Winifred, whose reputation was ruined, from getting involved with the Western Royalty.

Now that the engagement had been broken off, he felt much more content. “Edison! How is your - investigation going!”

"We’ll find it out soon,” Edison replied.

Horton snorted, “Then just wait for it.”

After he said that, he saw Catherine striding in, and there was a young man behind her.

Horton didn’t know the young man, but Edison did.

That young man was Boris’ assistant, Nell Taylorr.

“Catherine! What are you doing here?” Horton was surprised.

He preferred his eldest daughter Catherine because Catherine earned a good reputation for him and Western Royalty these years.

Horton liked anyone who brought glory to Western Royalty, so when Catherine went straight into the meeting hall without notifying him, he wasn’t angry at all.

“Father, such a big incident happened at the engagement banquet. I come here to discuss the young man, solution with you because my guest is also affected.” Catherine introduced the

“This is Nell, Boris’ assistant at Lewis Company. Father, I believe you already know that Mr. Lewis and Winifred were locked in the same room.”

Horton knew about the cooperation between Catherine and the Lewis Company.

Although Boris had become a fool, he was still rich. He could invest in Wesbruck as long as he had money.

He should be polite to Boris for the sake of his company.

Horton nodded. “I know. That is what we’re talking about now. Don’t worry, I will justify Mr. Lewis.”

“That’s ok.” Nell said with proper etiquette, “Although Mr. Lewis has become a fool now, people shouldn’t bully him. If it is not handled properly, I’m afraid we have to reconsider Lewis Company’s investment in Wesbruck.”

“Mr. Lewis is our distinguished guest. Of course, we will set store by it. I have asked people to investigate it. I believe there will be results soon. Let’s wait patiently.” Horton said, “How’s Mr. Lewis going now?”

“Hmph!” Nell looked angry, “Mr. Lewis was frightened, developed a high fever, and kept talking nonsense. If Mr. Lewis doesn’t recover well, the Lewis Company will definitely let you pay for it!”

Hearing this, Horton’s heart skipped a beat.

He prayed that Boris would be sound and safe.

Who on earth did that?

If he caught the perpetrator, he would make him or her suffer.

“Edison!” Horton vented all his anger on Edison, “When will your people finish the investigation?”

Jackson walked in hurriedly.

Edison asked seriously, “Have you found out anything?”