A Widow's Poison, A Wife's Rebellion novel Chapter 315

After leaving Cosmos Summit, Herbert met with a client. When he returned to the Farley Group, the secretarial staff immediately informed Rudolf that Fairfax had arrived.

Rudolf’s expression darkened. “Why did you let him in without notifying me first?”

With the relationship between Herbert and Fairfax in tatters, Fairfax no longer had unrestricted access to the Farley Group.

“He just stormed in,” a secretary explained nervously. “We couldn’t stop him.”

“He forced his way in?” Rudolf’s brow furrowed. “When did he get here?”

“About five minutes ago.”

That explained why he hadn't been notified. They hadn't even had time to react to Fairfax's aggressive entrance.

Rudolf quickly fell into step behind Herbert, hurrying to keep up.

“Fairfax is in your office, sir,” he reported.

Herbert paused, his entire demeanor turning frigid.

“Should I go handle him first, sir? Maybe you should wait here,” Rudolf suggested, concerned that another fight would break out. In his eyes, Fairfax was behaving like a rabid dog, tearing his own life apart and then lashing out at everyone else. He was blaming others for Starla’s rebellion, completely ignoring his own sordid behavior with his sister-in-law.

“No need,” Herbert said, his voice a low growl.

Rudolf started to protest, “But…”

Rudolf pressed his ear against the door, listening intently. He was genuinely worried. He knew Fairfax was a skilled fighter, and if things got serious, the entire office could be destroyed.

Inside, Fairfax was already on edge. His stomach still ached from their last encounter, and his face was pale. Seeing Herbert stride in, his expression grew even more thunderous.

Herbert advanced, calmly unbuttoning his cuffs. Before Fairfax could process what was happening, Herbert pivoted and drove his fist squarely into Fairfax's face.

A sickening crack echoed through the office.

Fairfax’s vision went white. The force of the blow felt like it had rattled his brain loose in his skull. As the pain registered, he roared, “Herbert!”

He surged to his feet, ready to tear Herbert apart, but just as he lunged, Rudolf burst through the door and tackled him from behind.