Winner Takes All
Chapter 508 Three Issues Will Be Revealed In The End

The hall quietened down when Madam Hughes spoke.

Everyone's attention was on Madam Hughes and everyone had a different expression.

All could feel something was amiss during this family gathering. Everyone knew about Madam Hughes' attitude towards Jack. When her attitude was changed 180 degrees, everyone knew that something was wrong.

At the younger generation's table, they were discussing about Jack, Killian, and George. Suddenly something caught their attention.

Ivy who was sitting on one side also smiled in content as she poured herself a glass of red wine.

Jack's expression was sullen but was not surprised. Nonetheless, both his hands grabbed the armrests on the wheelchair tightly.

A large hand suddenly descended on Jack's shoulders. Jack looked at the old and frail-looking hand and was sure that it was Mr. Ward. Jack shrugged his shoulders for Mr. Ward to remove his hand. Since Jack dared to come, he had already been prepared to face this situation. He wanted to let the Hughes family notice that he was a cripple. Furthermore, his condition was directly caused by Madam Hughes.

If he didn't capitalize on this rare opportunity, Madam Hughes' position in Jack's heart would deteriorate even further.

It was silent for several seconds.

Then Madam Hughes coughed twice gently and said warmly, "Jack, you were invited to today's feast in consideration that you are Patrick's son and it was time to tell you about his disappearance." Father?! Jack lowered his head and his spirits changed a little. Was the Hughes family still unable to find any trace of his father?

Then Madam Hughes slowly said, "Ever since the disappearance of the head of the family, the Hughes family was short of a leader and we had been keeping this a secret to the outside world. Everyone in the Hughes family had done their utmost best to look for him but all our efforts had been in vain." Her tone was neither fast nor slow and sounded hopeless.

As soon as she said this, everyone's expression looked troubled and helpless.

The head of the family was also the face of the family. Patrick's sudden disappearance and the lack of any leads would shock the world if it was leaked out. What was even more critical was the reputation of the Hughes family would be lost in the eyes of the elite families.

The Hughes family was immeasurably wealthy and overshadowed each and every wealthy family. But the fact that the Hughes family could not even find their own head of the family was a huge loss of face. This also concerned every one of the Hughes family members. Each day that Patrick could not be found was a blow to their reputation.

"So is my father alive or dead?" Jack raised his head, his eyes turned red and tears welled up. It was like when he was a child and was extremely worried when he didn't know what happened to his father. Madam Hughes looked at Jack carefully and then shook her head, "We do not know if he is alive or dead. But Patrick is the head of our family and the Hughes family will not give up and will continue to look for him."

"Thanks." Jack nodded with gratitude.

Then very quickly, Madam Hughes pursed her lips, glanced at everyone, and said, "The second issue is also a serious matter of the Hughes family, Carter..."

"Understood, Mom." Carter stood up and walked out of the hall. Everyone exchanged looks not knowing what was going on.

Three minutes later, Carter re-entered the hall with something in his hands.

Boom! What Cater had in his hands struck everyone like a clear day thunderbolt. Everyone was stunned and gasped in horror.

Jack's pupils constricted when he saw the thing in Carter's hands. It was a black and white funeral portrait of Felix with white silk around the photo frame.

After the initial gasps, murmurs of disbelief started to break the silence.

"Madam Hughes, what happened? Felix was fine, what's with the funeral portrait?"

"Felix is our Hughes family brother. Who the hell dare to do this to him? Say the word, Madam Hughes, as long as you know who did it, I, Archer, will take down his head to you!" "Madam Hughes, Felix..."

The younger generation erupted in anger. Even the shrewd and reserved Killian looked with his eyes wide open and appeared stunned beyond belief.

Carter held onto Felix's funeral portrait and slowly walked towards Madam Hughes' side. He placed the portrait onto Madam Hughes' table before sitting down.

But he positioned the portrait such that it was angled towards Jack who was sitting on the other side of Madam Hughes.

Jack looked at Felix's funeral portrait and was cool as a cucumber. To think that they would resort to such tactics. They wanted to use Felix's portrait to stare at him and elicit a reaction from him to feel guilty and unsettle his nerves.

Jack was no stranger to such games and would not behave any differently because of what Carter did. Felix was sent by Madam Hughes to kill Jack but was in turn killed by Jack. So why should Jack feel guilty for killing him?

If it wasn't for heavenly justice that gave Jack a great fortune, he would already be dead and Madam would be popping champagne celebrating his death.

"This second matter is a great issue and to the Hughes family, is grievous news!" This caused those who were still in shock to start speculating.

Madam Hughes appeared devastated and pretended to be grieving and said, "Felix was out on a holiday and met with his untimely death. This is horrible news to the Hughes family and from today, we will hold memorial services to commemorate Felix." As soon as she said this, the hall was blanketed with grief.

Everyone young and old appeared sad and gloomy. Jack slowly glanced at everyone but he was laughing inside him. The irony of the situation reached a peak when he looked at Madam Hughes. 'This old hag really know how to act!' He thought to himself.

Then, bang!

Archer suddenly slapped the table and stood up, "Madam Hughes, what the hell happened to Felix? Felix trained for several years and is skilled in fighting. Unless he met with some disaster, he would never be in danger. Even if he went out, he would have bodyguards to protect him. In my opinion, there must be more to this than meets the eye!" His analysis was to the point!

Jack was stunned and pleasantly surprised. If it wasn't for the circumstances, he would have given Archer a 'thumbs-up'. This third uncle was truly something. Jack then looked at Madam Hughes and Carter while forcing himself not to laugh.

At this moment, Madam Hughes and Carter's expression was extremely unsightly as both of them looked at Archer weirdly.

"Archer, I've personally investigated this. Are you doubting me?" Archer's face turned pale as soon as Madam Hughes spoke and didn't dare to say anything else.

Then, Madam Hughes waved her hand and continued, "The third matter, is regarding Jack's status as the potential heir of the family. Jack's status is special. When Patrick included Jack as an heir, I took into consideration that Jack is Patrick's son and didn't object to it. I'm sure everyone here felt the same way as I did."

Jack was focused and attentive as finally, they had come to the most important topic. The prior issues were just setting the stage. Now her true intention was finally revealed. His status as the potential heir was what Madam Hughes wanted most to talk about.

As soon as she said this, everyone looked towards Jack.

Mr. Ward and Brent who were behind Jack were nervous and chills ran down their spines.

Madam Hughes continued, "But now, Jack is a cripple and is confined to the wheelchair. My Hughes family lords over all and controls immense wealth and is well revered by everyone. Wouldn't it be a joke if a potential heir of the family is a cripple?"

"I didn't know about Jack's condition and it was only tonight when I invited Jack to come that I realized his situation. That's why I added the third matter ad hoc. Now that he is a cripple, it is my opinion that we should terminate his status as a potential heir to the family."00000000