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.
Cedric is a talented attorney. Without him, Glynnis wouldn’t have walked free so easily. He did
the head of the legal department for the Abernathy group. What do you
it’s an honor to meet you. I’ve heard a
Hamilton
my father is indeed
and joy were evident on Cedric’s face. “Does this mean you
from the side,
reeked of hypocrisy. However, it
your father was the
Everyone gasped in surprise!
instantly, his forced
Frederic’s face darkened as
expression didn’t escape
father may be highly competent, but he’s also rather rigid. I apologize for
turn. Seeing Hamilton’s stern demeanor,
father do wrong?
aback, his face
the basic professional ethic of a lawyer? By apologizing for him, are you implying that he was wrong to
Hamilton, you’ve misunderstood. I didn’t mean that.”
well–known yourself. You are famous for only representing the rich and famous. From celebrities to tycoons,
I wouldn’t have been able to associate the two
hear the sarcasm
clear
a small smile, while Frederic and
“Mr. Hamilton!”
Mr. Murray hurriedly
gaze instantly
their complex
sharp sound of high heels seemed to
once lived in this house for three years, walked in alone. The aloof and noble aura surrounding her made it seem as if she was stepping into this place for
a moment, Thaddeus’s
as if they
“Grandpa, I’m here.”
smiled brightly, her eyes twinkling as she walked straight towards her grandfather,
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