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 the

Absolutely not!

hearing this, Hamilton frowned more

Ms. Evadne, by your words, are you suggesting that because the Dempseys have received kindness from the

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?

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

not hire

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

me tomorrow?”

her own cheek, she continued, “After all, you don’t even show courtesy to your own father’s lifesaver. What am I in your eyes? When you switch sides, wouldn’t you ruthlessly

was on par with Acacia at

cunning face, Thaddeus

uncomfortably, anger flaring in his

her own territory, taking advantage of Jim’s presence

was defeated. She dared not provoke Evadne any further,

“Grandpa!”

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

child.

into her

breathed a sigh of relief,

reason (called you here is nothing serious. Firstly, I missed you. I wanted to see you. Secondly I wanted to

are both my precious granddaughters. I hope you both

trying to stand up for

of sadness washed over her, a lump formed in her

she was to Hamilton, she couldn’t compete with

a villain, always stabbing her

so much during those two days in the

around the clock, threatening and scolding her, not allowing her to sleep! Look, she’s