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?

stood up for her. Was he now playing

Absolutely not!

hearing this, Hamilton

suggesting that because the Dempseys have received

not allow himself to 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

watched Cedric’s smug expression, his eyes darkened, his fists

hire you, Mr. Cedric!”

a double–edged sword. Today you

me tomorrow?”

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

was on par with Acacia at

Evadne’s innocent yet cunning face, Thaddeus couldn’t help

anger flaring in his

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

not provoke Evadne any further, hiding

“Grandpa!”

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

worry, child.

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

sigh of relief, “That’s

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

both my precious granddaughters. I hope you both are well. All

trying to stand up for

sadness washed over her, a

how good she was to Hamilton, she

if his dear granddaughter was a

much 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 to sleep! Look, she’s