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?

they were married, he never stood up for her. Was

Absolutely not!

this, Hamilton frowned

you suggesting that because the Dempseys have received kindness from the Ashbournes, I should

and non–clients. Miss Glynnis is my client, and I am bound to serve her to the best of my abilities.

expression, his eyes darkened, his

I dare not hire you,

like you is a double–edged sword. Today you help me fight others, but will you turn around

me tomorrow?”

own father’s lifesaver. What am I in your eyes? When you switch sides, wouldn’t you

was on par with Acacia at

Evadne’s innocent yet cunning face, Thaddeus

uncomfortably, anger flaring in

mock Evadne in her own territory, taking

defeated. She dared not provoke Evadne any further, hiding behind Elspeth like

“Grandpa!”

frail hand of Hamilton, her eyes full of concern. She seemed closer to Hamilton than his own granddaughter, Glynnis, “Did

child.

her hand, looking into her clear eyes,

sigh of

Firstly, I missed you. I wanted to see you. Secondly I wanted to

both my precious granddaughters. I hope you both are well.

to stand

over her, a

how good she was to Hamilton, she

dear granddaughter was a

during those two

her words, “They interrogated her around the clock, threatening and scolding