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. Was he now playing

Absolutely not!

hearing this, Hamilton frowned

that because the Dempseys have received kindness from the Ashbournes, I should give up my career

non–clients. Miss Glynnis is my client, and I am bound to serve her to the best of my

expression, his eyes darkened,

I dare not hire you,

mock fear, “Such a powerful lawyer like you is a double–edged sword. Today you help me fight others, but will you

me tomorrow?”

own father’s lifesaver. What am I in your eyes? When you switch sides, wouldn’t you ruthlessly go after

Acacia at her peak,

face,

uncomfortably, anger flaring in his

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

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

“Grandpa!”

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

worry, child. I’m

gently patted her hand, looking into her

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

my precious granddaughters. I hope

trying to stand up for his own

her, a

to Hamilton, she couldn’t compete with his real

granddaughter was a villain, always stabbing her in the

was suffering so much during those two days in the

threatening and scolding her, not