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?

they were married, he never stood up for her.

Absolutely not!

this, Hamilton frowned more

suggesting that because the Dempseys have received kindness from the Ashbournes, I should

and I am bound to serve her to the best of my abilities.

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

not hire

her hands in mock fear, “Such a powerful lawyer like you is a double–edged sword. Today you help

me tomorrow?”

I in your eyes? When you switch sides, wouldn’t you ruthlessly go after me? I dare not to hire a lawyer tike

was on par with Acacia at

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

coughed uncomfortably, anger flaring

had planned to mock Evadne in her own territory, taking advantage

even Cedric was defeated. She dared not provoke Evadne any further, hiding

“Grandpa!”

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

worry, child. I’m

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

sigh

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

spoke solemnly, “You and Glynnis are both my precious granddaughters. I hope you both are

was trying to stand up

sadness washed over her, a lump formed in her

Hamilton,

his dear granddaughter was a villain, always stabbing her in

suffering so much during those two days in the police

words, “They interrogated her around the clock, threatening and scolding her, not allowing