Chapter 246
Thaddeus delivered his statement with a thunderous voice, then strode off, leaving the room with his head held high.
Cedric remained motionless where he stood, his body flushed with a cold sting of embarrassment.
Born into a prominent family of lawyers, he was always held in high regard by his parents and adored by his younger siblings. He was well respected among the legal fraternity of Elmswort
Even the wealthiest tycoons would make concessions just to have him handle their cases.
When had he ever experienced such humiliation?
Wait a minute.
Cedric scowled, turning to look at Thaddeus‘ retreating figure.
What was the nature of his relationship with Evadne? And why was Thaddeus, a man known for his reserved nature, so enraged on her behalf?
He knew Evadne, the Ashbourne family’s precious gem. She was a woman of celestial beauty, set high above the common folk. She had the world at her fingertips, yet she barely paid any mind to the average man.
There was only one possibility. Thaddeus, the illegitimate child, was infatuated with the Ashbourne family’s precious gem!
Even if he was handsome and cunning, so what?
His mother had never been given any social standing, and his prestigious position as CEO was simply a handout from the Abernathy Group’s heir!
“Being in the palace doesn’t make you the king, Thaddeus. Just because you dress in royal robes doesn’t mean you’re the emperor! Do you really think you, with your lowly birth, are fit to pursue the Ashbourne family’s gem? Dream on!”
With a cold glance, Cedric walked into the mansion.
Seeing Thaddeus and Cedric entering one after the other, everyone was taken aback.
have walked free so easily. He did a great job.”
the head of
heard a lot about you.” Cedric greeted Hamilton with a polite
you Dave’s eldest son?” Hamilton scrutinized him with a
father is indeed
joy were evident on Cedric’s face. “Does this mean you and my
from the side, his expression
held a strong distaste for Cedric, who reeked of hypocrisy. However, it seemed
I know him,” Hamilton replied with an ambiguous smile. “Back in the day, your father was the one who presided over Felix’s case. He was fair and
Everyone gasped in surprise!
face paled instantly, his
darkened
subtle change in expression
father may be highly competent, but he’s also rather rigid.
turn. Seeing Hamilton’s stern demeanor, he quickly
raised an eyebrow. “What did your father
was taken aback, his
fair and impartial the basic professional ethic of a lawyer? By apologizing for him, are you implying that he was wrong
I didn’t
famous for only representing the rich and famous. From celebrities to tycoons,
able to associate the two of you at all. Your approach is indeed
the sarcasm in his
was a clear questioning of
into a small smile, while Frederic and Elspeth didn’t seem too
“Mr. Hamilton!”
this moment, Mr. Murray hurriedly walked
his gaze instantly focusing on
their complex gazes
sound of high heels seemed to
aloof and noble
moment, Thaddeus’s vision
felt as if they were
“Grandpa, I’m here.”
her eyes twinkling as she walked
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