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 he now playing the

Absolutely not!

this, Hamilton

have received kindness from the

be mocked. He replied, his smile strained, “I am a 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 you were to hire me to represent you in court, I would fulfill my duty just the same. This has nothing

smug expression, his

dare not hire you,

powerful lawyer like you is a

me tomorrow?”

her own 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

was on par with Acacia at

innocent yet cunning face, Thaddeus couldn’t help

anger flaring

territory, taking advantage of Jim’s

words, even Cedric was defeated. She dared not provoke Evadne any further, hiding behind Elspeth like

“Grandpa!”

eyes full of concern. She seemed closer to Hamilton than his own

worry, child. I’m

hand, looking into her

breathed a sigh of relief,

wanted to see you. Secondly I wanted to ask

I hope you both are well. All this drama

to stand up for

wave of sadness washed over her,

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

if his dear granddaughter was a villain, always stabbing her

during those two

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