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 the

Absolutely not!

this, Hamilton frowned more

have received kindness from the

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 to do with whether

expression, his eyes darkened,

hire you, Mr. Cedric!”

a powerful lawyer like you is a double–edged sword.

me tomorrow?”

you don’t even show courtesy to your own father’s lifesaver. What am I in

with Acacia

innocent yet cunning face, Thaddeus couldn’t help but

anger flaring

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

defeated. She dared not provoke Evadne any further, hiding behind

“Grandpa!”

closer to Hamilton than his own granddaughter, Glynnis, “Did

worry, child.

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

a sigh of relief, “That’s

reason (called you here is nothing serious. Firstly, I missed you. I wanted to see you. Secondly I wanted to ask about the issue between you and Glynnis. What exactly happened? Why

granddaughters. I hope you both are well. All

trying to stand up for his

her, a

Hamilton, she couldn’t compete with

was a villain, always

much during those two days in the

choking on her words, “They interrogated her around the clock, threatening and scolding her,