Chapter 1283: Chapter 1282: News of Major General Xie Being Placed Under Investigation Shocks the Imperial City
Three days after the incident, Richard Shaw finally had some news. Not only was the old lady nervous, but even Leah was slightly tense and looked toward Ignatius Leclair.
Ignatius Leclair slightly raised his phoenix eyes and spoke calmly and steadily, not beating around the bush: "The person is fine. After all, having been in a high position for many years, ordinary people wouldn’t dare move against him. It’s just that his personal freedom is being restricted, and he won’t be coming out anytime soon. Once Griffith Squire went in, this matter couldn’t be suppressed anymore. By the day after tomorrow at the latest, the external pressure will explode completely. By then, the matter of old Shaw being secretly investigated will turn from darkness to light, making it easier to handle."
Griffith Squire filed complaints against his father, exposing the major corruption case, making it well-known. Many matters will be forced into the open; by then, everything will depend on the evidence. In such a situation with so many forces watching, power plays become useless.
Ignatius Leclair knew well that if the Howard Family could learn about old Shaw’s situation, at least his safety was guaranteed. It was impossible for the tragedy of Zachary dying in prison years ago to occur again.
Richard Shaw must have left some contingency plans himself.
The old lady, upon finding out her grandson was safe, immediately calmed down, her complexion improving significantly.
"Will the Winton Family cause trouble on that side, and has Pearl Landon been isolated?" Leah asked, frowning.
"The whistleblower, Pearl Landon, has also been isolated, currently unreachable. However, the Landon parents have been controlled, and you can ask Cornelius Turner for specifics. When he came, Griffith Squire personally arranged it, saying it might be necessary to gather some evidence from the Landon parents." Ignatius Leclair narrowed his deep phoenix eyes, his long and strong fingertips gently stroking the texture of the teacup, speaking leisurely, "As for the Winton Family, they only want an opportunity for promotion. Their purpose isn’t to eliminate the Shaw Family. This matter connects to an old case from over twenty years ago; the Winton Family is eager to avoid it and certainly won’t get involved. But ultimately, this matter has set the Winton Family against the Shaw Family. The Winton Family’s foundation is inherently unclean; if they dare to step on others to get ahead, they must be prepared to be stepped on themselves."
A cold glint flashed in the man’s eyes, but Ignatius Leclair did not plan to reveal the handling of the Winton Family. The related operations were all in his hands, and he would see how Richard Shaw plans after he comes out.
"That’s good," Leah felt relieved on hearing this, and called Cornelius Turner to inquire about the situation with Mr. and Mrs. Landon.
"They are already in the Imperial City, being controlled by us continuously. Clark Landon is here too. It’s been chaotic these past few days, with many things keeping us busy, so I’ve momentarily forgotten to mention this," Cornelius Turner said softly. "Does the young madam want to see them?"
"Not for now. Just keep them under control. They could be important witnesses," Leah replied indifferently.
Cornelius Turner nodded, and the others analyzed the current situation again. Overall, due to sufficient early preparation, the situation wasn’t too bad.
The development was even faster than Ignatius Leclair had estimated. Early the next morning, a well-known media person exposed this matter: the corruption case of Zachary over twenty years ago was full of doubts and hidden secrets.
This media person had millions of followers. Once the Weibo post was released, it was crazily shared, and the news soon couldn’t be suppressed.
Originally, there was a slow and unfamiliar reaction to the case from over twenty years ago and the already forgotten name. However, this media person simultaneously pointed out the isolation and investigation of Imperial City’s noble Major General Shaw, and the news being spread was quite shocking. Military districts across the nation were shaken, especially the Southwest Military Zone guarding the border and the Imperial City headquarters, where the Shaw Family’s position was unassailable, and Richard Shaw being secretly isolated and investigated would almost certainly spark irreconcilable conflicts.
The elite of the Imperial City were shocked throughout the city, even showing signs of danger. If they dared move against the Shaw Family, what kind of storm were they preparing to stir?
At this point, people still didn’t know this was all for an old case from over twenty years ago. Everyone’s focus was entirely on the matter of Major General Shaw’s isolation and investigation, suddenly creating a climate of fear.
The external pressure almost caused the investigation team responsible for the case to collapse, unable to function normally.
Soon, foreign media began reporting on this matter as well, even speculating whether it was a significant purge within the military zones. The domestic and international pressure became overwhelming, and Griffith Squire’s identity as a Cox Family descendant was almost overlooked. However, the high-ranking officials of various countries could no longer sit still. Griffith Squire carried too many secrets, interacted with multiple nations, and such a person absolutely could not be controlled or pressured to reveal their secrets.
Thus, a single media person’s Weibo post sparked a storm sweeping across the entire Imperial City.
When the news reached the Shaw Mansion, Leah had already gotten up, read the Weibo post, and then calmly went to the kitchen to assist Aunt Zhao in making breakfast.
The old lady, increasingly sleepless, woke early and saw Casimir Shaw studying in the courtyard.
In front of the fireplace in the living room were still piles of opened gifts brought by Benjamin Leclair and Nicholas Carter. Leah set the bowls and chopsticks, calling the old lady and Casimir Shaw to eat.
"Thomas, for the time being, you won’t be going to school. Next semester, mommy will help you transfer to a new school, okay?" Leah said, watching Casimir Shaw drink porridge, eat fried eggs and bacon, and stroked his head with relief.
"Okay, old Shaw also told me about transferring schools next semester since I got into a fight before, and my classmates all know I’m a Shaw. " Casimir Shaw nodded, his dark eyes looking at Leah, responding obediently.
These days, he hadn’t seen old Shaw, and with Uncle Leclair, Aunt Lea, Benjamin, and Nicholas all coming, even Uncle Turner brought people to the Shaw Mansion. As a perceptive teenager, he already sensed something significant had happened, appearing more mature and sensible than usual.
"Then do you want to study in the Imperial City or go to the South Seas? Think about it, and let mommy know, hmm?" Leah smiled, squinting, and helped him wipe his mouth.
"Can I still go to school in the South Seas? Will old Shaw be upset? If I’m away from home for a long time, old Shaw will miss me." Casimir Shaw said with a frown.
"If you go to school in the South Seas, old Shaw will also live there for a while to accompany you." Leah personally hoped he would go to school in the South Seas. Whatever the final outcome of this matter was, the Shaw Family’s situation was unpromising. Going to the South Seas, away from these matters, wouldn’t be bad.
Leah even considered whether to take the old lady to live in the South Seas for a while too.
"Mommy, I don’t want to leave old Shaw and great-grandma." The teenager calculated; in going to the South Seas, he’d be away from two relatives, but studying in the Imperial City meant mommy could stay in the city.
Leah touched Casimir Shaw’s head and smiled faintly: "Then mommy will stay in the Imperial City with you."
From early on, the old lady groomed her as the young madam of the Shaw Family to stay in the Imperial City—it’s just another hard battle. Even if the Shaw Family falls, there will still be her, and it won’t collapse.
