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?

were married, he never stood up for her. Was he now playing the good

Absolutely not!

hearing this, Hamilton frowned more

words, are you suggesting that because the Dempseys have received kindness from the Ashbournes, I

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

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

I dare not hire you,

a double–edged sword. Today you help me fight others, but will you turn around

me tomorrow?”

lifesaver. What am I in

on par with Acacia at her

cunning face,

coughed uncomfortably, anger flaring in his

in her own territory, taking

dared not provoke

“Grandpa!”

concern. She seemed closer to Hamilton

child. I’m

her hand, looking into her clear eyes,

sigh

the 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

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

understood. Hamilton was trying to stand up

washed over her, a lump formed in her

good she was to Hamilton, she couldn’t compete

his dear granddaughter was a villain, always stabbing her in

much during those two days in

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