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!

Hamilton frowned

suggesting that because the Dempseys have received

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

smug expression, his eyes darkened, his

I dare not hire you,

lawyer like you is a double–edged sword. Today

me tomorrow?”

am I in your eyes? When you switch sides, wouldn’t you ruthlessly go after me? I dare

par with Acacia

cunning face, Thaddeus couldn’t help but

coughed uncomfortably, anger flaring in his

own territory, taking advantage of Jim’s presence to

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

“Grandpa!”

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

child. I’m

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

breathed a sigh of relief,

I wanted

are both my precious granddaughters. I hope you

to stand

her, a lump

to Hamilton, she couldn’t

if his dear granddaughter was a villain, always stabbing her in

so much during those two days in the police

clock, threatening and scolding her, not allowing her to sleep! Look, she’s been