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?

up for her. Was

Absolutely not!

Hamilton

by your words, are you suggesting that because the Dempseys have received kindness from the Ashbournes, I should give up my

professional lawyer. In my eyes, there are only two types of people: clients and non–clients. Miss Glynnis is my client, and I am bound to serve her to the best of my abilities. This is unquestionable, isn’t it? If

watched Cedric’s smug expression, his eyes

dare not hire

mock fear, “Such a powerful lawyer like you is a double–edged sword. Today you help me fight others, but will you turn

me tomorrow?”

cheek, she continued, “After all, you don’t even show courtesy to your own father’s lifesaver. What am I in your eyes? When you switch sides, wouldn’t you ruthlessly go after me? I dare

with Acacia at her peak,

face,

anger flaring in

mock Evadne in her own territory, taking advantage of Jim’s presence

not provoke Evadne any further, hiding behind Elspeth

“Grandpa!”

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

worry, child.

hand, looking into her clear eyes, “I’m okay. I’m

breathed a sigh

Secondly I wanted

both my precious granddaughters. I hope you both are

was trying to stand up for

her, a lump formed

matter how good she was to Hamilton,

dear granddaughter was a villain, always stabbing

was suffering so much during those two days in

“They interrogated her around the clock, threatening and scolding her, not allowing her to sleep! Look, she’s been tormented to the point of