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?

never stood up for her. Was he now playing the good

Absolutely not!

hearing this, Hamilton frowned

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

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 kindness

expression, his eyes darkened,

I dare not hire you,

powerful lawyer like you is a double–edged sword. Today you help me fight

me tomorrow?”

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

with Acacia at

innocent yet cunning face, Thaddeus

anger

in her own territory, taking advantage of Jim’s presence to vent

after Evadne’s fiery words, even Cedric was defeated. She dared not provoke Evadne

“Grandpa!”

of concern. She seemed closer to Hamilton than his

worry, child.

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

breathed a sigh

I wanted to ask about the issue

and Glynnis are both my precious granddaughters. I hope you both are well. All this drama makes

Evadne understood. Hamilton was trying to stand up

washed over her, a lump formed in

Hamilton, she couldn’t

his dear granddaughter was a villain,

Glynnis was suffering so much during those two days

sobbing Glynnis, choking on her words, “They interrogated her around the clock, threatening and scolding her, not allowing her to sleep! Look,