His would-be fiancee, Maud Beaton, fabricated the entire opportunity then disappeared without a trace.
Well, Agnes horrified expression at hearing what happened to her son confirms that its not looking good.
The Tables Will Turn
Reddit user u/Milocobo predicted the fallout from Oscars investment in aDec.

(Marian probably wouldnt hate that outcome.)
Oscar, of course, is a member of that same society.
A loan would ensure that the van Rhijns are always under his thumb, the Redditor adds.

What more could the Russells want?
And best of all, it would be deliciously dramatic.
I mean, literally hold on to your hat.

source: www.bustle.com