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?

married, he never stood up for her. Was he now

Absolutely not!

this, Hamilton frowned

suggesting that because the Dempseys have received

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

smug expression, his eyes darkened, his fists

I dare not hire you,

lawyer like you is a double–edged sword. Today

me tomorrow?”

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

on par with Acacia at her peak,

innocent yet cunning face,

anger flaring in

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

defeated. She dared not provoke Evadne any

“Grandpa!”

seemed closer to Hamilton than his own granddaughter, Glynnis, “Did you call me over because you’re not feeling

worry, child. I’m

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

a sigh of relief, “That’s

I wanted to ask about the issue between you and Glynnis. What exactly happened?

granddaughters. I hope you both are well. All this drama

Evadne understood. Hamilton was trying to stand up for his own

over her, a lump formed in her

to Hamilton, she couldn’t compete with his real

a villain,

during those two days in

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

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