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

his father, “So I’m planning to hire him as the head of the legal department for the Abernathy group. What do you

a lot about you.” Cedric greeted Hamilton with a polite

son?” Hamilton scrutinized

father is indeed Dave

and joy were evident on Cedric’s face. “Does

interaction from the side, his expression dark and

a strong distaste for Cedric, who reeked of hypocrisy. However,

course, 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

Everyone gasped in surprise!

face paled instantly, his forced

face darkened as a painful

subtle change in expression didn’t

he’s

the conversation to take such a turn.

Hamilton raised an eyebrow. “What did your father

was taken aback, his

being fair and impartial the basic professional ethic of a lawyer? By apologizing for him, are you implying that he was

Hamilton, you’ve misunderstood. I didn’t mean that.”

quite well–known yourself. You are famous for only representing the rich and famous. From celebrities to tycoons, many have had dealings

said you were Dave’s son, I wouldn’t have been able to associate the two of you

hear the sarcasm

was a clear questioning of

curled into a small smile, while Frederic

“Mr. Hamilton!”

Murray hurriedly walked in,

his gaze instantly focusing

heads, their complex gazes landing on

high heels seemed

and noble aura surrounding her made it seem as if she was stepping into this place for the first

moment, Thaddeus’s

if

“Grandpa, I’m here.”

smiled brightly, her eyes twinkling as she walked straight towards her

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