His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 247

A powerful retort from Evadne made Cedric feel as though his mask of pretense was ripped off, exposing the shameful title of an ungrateful man hovering over his

head

Evadne thought, “Wishing to distance yourself from the Ashbournes, are you? Alright. But I will make sure to stir the pot. Your secrets hidden in the dark, I’ll drag them out into the light!”

Cedric’s lips tightened, his face still adorned with a smile, but his gaze on Evadne held no trace of mirth.

Instead, it held an icy chill.

Was this the woman Jason was head over heels in love with? Pampered, arrogant, sharp–tongued!

To bring such a troublesome woman into the Dempsey household would only cause chaos. Peaceful days would be a thing of the past!

The atmosphere became tense and awkward.

Frederic thought Evadne was nothing short of a disaster. Every time she appeared, a storm was sure to follow!

Cedric’s abilities as a lawyer were undisputed, and Frederic had always wanted him on his side. But he didn’t know about this connection between him and the Ashboumes, which made him uncomfortable.

“So, Mr. Cedric has a hidden past with the Ashbourne family.”

Thaddeus’s words were directed at Cedric, but his deep gaze never left Evadne, “So, it appears that Ms. Evadne is the daughter of your family’s benefactor. Is this how you repay her kindness, Mr. Cedric?”

Evadne frowned, countering his words.

Was he defending her? Taking sides with her, an outsider, in front of his own family?

for her. Was he now playing the good

Absolutely not!

Hamilton frowned

Evadne, by your words, are you suggesting that because the Dempseys have

am bound to serve her to the best of my abilities. This is unquestionable, isn’t it? If you were to hire me to represent you in court, I would fulfill my duty just the same. This has nothing to do with whether I repay

watched Cedric’s smug expression, his eyes darkened,

I dare not hire

is a double–edged sword. Today you help me fight others,

me tomorrow?”

lifesaver. What am I in your eyes? When you switch sides, wouldn’t you ruthlessly go

par with Acacia at her peak,

face, Thaddeus couldn’t help

coughed uncomfortably, anger flaring

her own territory, taking advantage of Jim’s

Cedric was defeated. She dared not provoke Evadne any

“Grandpa!”

eyes full of concern. She seemed closer to Hamilton

worry, child.

gently patted her hand, looking into her clear eyes, “I’m

breathed a sigh of relief,

you here is nothing serious. Firstly, I missed you. I wanted to see you. Secondly I wanted to ask about the issue between you and Glynnis. What

granddaughters. I hope you both are well. All this drama makes me

trying to stand up

sadness washed over her, a lump

matter how good she was to Hamilton, she couldn’t compete with

was a villain,

Glynnis was suffering so much during

her around the clock, threatening and scolding her, not allowing her to sleep! Look, she’s been tormented to