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?

he never stood up for her. Was he

Absolutely not!

hearing this, Hamilton frowned more

because the Dempseys have received kindness

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

smug expression, his

not hire you,

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

me tomorrow?”

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

with Acacia

cunning face,

uncomfortably, anger flaring in his

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

was defeated. She dared not provoke Evadne

“Grandpa!”

frail hand of Hamilton, her eyes full of concern. She seemed closer to Hamilton

worry, child.

her clear eyes, “I’m okay.

sigh of relief,

you. Secondly I wanted to ask about

granddaughters. I hope you both are well.

understood. Hamilton was trying to stand up for his

wave of sadness washed over her, a lump formed in her

to Hamilton, she couldn’t compete with

his dear granddaughter was a villain, always

was suffering so much during those

“They interrogated her around the clock, threatening and scolding her, not allowing her to sleep!