The Headline Queen: President Hawthorne is Her Die-Hard Fan!-Chapter 446: The One Left to Be Slaughtered

Paige almost wanted to laugh, finding Yvette’s views and logic increasingly bizarre after the divorce.

She said, "These conspiracies and schemes, finding her is indeed quite suitable."

It seems Skylar really misses her now—probably eager to see her current miserable state?

Not knowing what to think of, Paige said, "Don’t worry, Aunt. I’ll make time in a few days and go see her."

Saying she’d visit Skylar, Paige indeed went.

She wasn’t seated long in the visitation room before Skylar was brought over.

Paige had the guards give them privacy and said to Skylar, "Aunt said you miss me, so I came to see you."

Yvette had told Skylar about everything happening outside, so she naturally knew Julian had stirred up the situation with an illegitimate child, and now that pregnant woman had been brought back by The Hawthorne Family, making Paige uncomfortable.

She had expected to see Paige looking haggard, resentful, and in pain.

But to her disappointment, Paige didn’t look haggard, nor was she in pain.

On the contrary, her face was rosy, her demeanor calm, showing no signs of a woman experiencing extreme ups and downs in life.

Even though Skylar was deeply disappointed, she didn’t show it on her face.

She knew Paige’s current status was no longer simple; she had gained recognition from the country’s top brass.

If Paige was willing to speak up, letting her escape punishment wasn’t impossible.

Considering Paige was at her most difficult point now, Skylar decided to apologize, offer advice, and help Paige overcome the challenges, believing Paige would be grateful to her.

Moreover, she was confident that Paige couldn’t match her in playing these schemes and would use her eventually; otherwise, Paige wouldn’t have come to her.

Once outside, she would deal with Paige in numerous ways.

Skylar smiled.

"Paige, I’ve heard everything about you from my mom. I know things aren’t easy for you now."

As she spoke, tears fell, "I truly should thank you, if it weren’t for you, it would have been me with Julian, bearing all this pain now. You’ve taken on the burden that should have been mine; I finally understand your reasons back then. You must’ve known Julian’s nature, feared I’d fall into the pit, so you snatched Julian away, right? Pity I realized too late, Paige, I’m really sorry, I hope you can forgive me and give me a chance to make it up to you..."

Paige’s expression became rather remarkable.

"Paige, I know I was foolish and did many things to hurt you in the past, but rest assured, I’ve realized my mistakes now. From now on, I’ll consider you my sister and help you. I won’t let The Hawthorne Family bully you!"

In prison, she was directing Paige to deal with The Hawthorne Family, intending for The Hawthorne Family and Sterling Family to suffer mutually, so she could reap the benefits when she got out.

Paige was so dim-witted that she certainly wouldn’t notice her scheme and would end up willingly falling into the trap, ha...

Sure enough, Paige asked her, "How do you plan to help me?"

Skylar immediately said, "Paige, no matter what, you’re Julian’s only wife. You were legally married. Now that Julian is dead, you fully have the right to claim his assets that belong to you. With Julian creating an illegitimate child, that pregnant woman showing up is the evidence—it’s infidelity during marriage. Not only can you take half, but you can also rip more from The Hawthorne Family, making them bleed profusely. You don’t have to feel you’re betraying Julian; he was the one unjust to you. You’re only taking back what you deserve; The Hawthorne Family can’t blame you."

Seeing Paige listening attentively, she continued, "As for that woman, if you’re truly upset, find a way to ensure two lives are lost—best if Mrs. Hawthorne makes the move since she dislikes you, letting her bear two murder charges. She’ll suffer the consequences and realize you’re not to be trifled with, making her reluctant to provoke you again."

Paige was genuinely astounded.

She thought Skylar truly realized her mistakes.

Now it seemed like not realizing mistakes, rather becoming even more malicious.

Unable to act herself, she was borrowing Paige’s hand to satiate her murderous urge.

"Paige, I know you’re kind-hearted and wouldn’t harm the child, but consider this, it’s Julian who betrayed you first. Why should he have a child? You should cut off his lineage, letting all cheating men know women aren’t to be taken lightly."

Paige, "..."

After listening to Skylar babble for almost an hour, she finally stood up and left.

Skylar believed Paige had taken her words to heart and was smiling when Paige left.

It’s fine, even if she can’t leave here, she’ll drag Paige in.

Why should she languish while Paige remains carefree?

She didn’t believe that with blood on her hands, the country would continue valuing Paige.

She’s waiting for the day Paige falls from grace and struggles in the swamp with her.

Mrs. Hawthorne had always been monitoring Paige, actually being wary of her, so she quickly learned Paige had visited Skylar.

Paige was merely pretending not to know Mrs. Hawthorne was having her monitored, even allowing Mrs. Hawthorne to learn her conversation with Skylar.

After Mrs. Hawthorne’s people relayed the conversation, Mrs. Hawthorne turned pale.

"That vicious woman dared to incite Paige to kill me, no wonder she’s in prison!"

After calming down, she asked, "Did Paige agree?"

"It seems she didn’t say anything, but I reckon she might agree, given the young master’s gone, she can’t possibly remain at The Hawthorne Family alone forever, right? With young master even having an illegitimate child, she must despise The Hawthorne Family, certainly won’t let us off easy, especially you, madam. You’ve never gotten along, what if she really targets you, what will you do?"

Mrs. Hawthorne began to shiver.

She knew her only leverage over Paige was her mother-in-law identity, usually only able to scold Paige. If truly confront Paige, she wouldn’t stand a chance.

After all, Paige had Elder Hawthorne’s support, backing from the Sterling and Chambers Families, her son Penson, and even the country behind her.

And herself? She had nothing. Now her only son was estranged from her.

If Paige truly listened to Skylar’s advice and planned to act against her, she would basically be at her mercy.

Thus Mrs. Hawthorne immediately decided to hide Moca and avoid appearing before Paige to prevent potential harm. According to Skylar’s instructions, it would be dangerous indeed.

Everything would be addressed post childbirth.

So Paige finally had some peace, with Mrs. Hawthorne no longer troubling her.

Even Simon was surprised why his mother had suddenly settled down.

But this was good; he didn’t overthink it and focused on company matters.

Since Julian’s accident, Hawthorne Group’s stocks had been unstable, with external forces doubting his ability to manage Hawthorne Group. Countless individuals were eyeing Hawthorne Group covetously, leaving him unable to relax, lest he let down his older brother’s trust.