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.
Glynnis wouldn’t have walked free
Cedric to his father, “So I’m planning to hire him as the head of the legal department for the Abernathy group. What
I’ve heard a lot about you.”
son?” Hamilton scrutinized him with
my father is indeed
Cedric’s face. “Does this mean you and my father
their interaction from the side, his expression dark and
distaste for Cedric, who reeked of hypocrisy. However, it seemed that his
your father was the one who presided over
Everyone gasped in surprise!
instantly,
Frederic’s face darkened as
expression
Hamilton, my father may be highly competent, but he’s also rather rigid. I
to take such a turn. Seeing Hamilton’s stern
Hamilton raised an eyebrow. “What did your father do
taken aback, his
professional ethic of a lawyer? By apologizing for him, are you
didn’t mean
the rich and famous. From
you were Dave’s son, I wouldn’t have been able to associate the two of you at
could hear the
was a clear questioning
small smile, while Frederic and Elspeth didn’t seem
“Mr. Hamilton!”
Murray hurriedly walked in, “Ms. Evadne
jolted, his gaze instantly focusing
turned their heads, their complex gazes landing on the
high heels seemed to
alone. The aloof and noble aura surrounding her made it seem as if
a moment,
as if
“Grandpa, I’m here.”
walked
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