His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 507

The news of Byron’s arrest was exploding across the nation tonight.

As expected, the only thing that could knock Bertha off the trending searches was another scandal outshining hers.”

But the real tragedy was unfolding within the Chambers family.

The scandal involving the Chambers siblings had pushed the prestigious Chambers family to the brink of disaster. Arrests were one thing, but to have the “bird” fly the “cage” on national television was a spectacle no one could ignore.

Watching the live news, Jeff felt his heart skip a beat, his pallor ghostly as his body slumped backward.

“Dad!”

Matthew hurried forward to catch him, but Avery, closer at hand, beat him to it.

“Dad, sit down and take deep breaths,” Avery urged, guiding Jeff to the couch, then turned to Matthew with an urgent gaze. “Matthew, what are you waiting for? Go call a doctor!”

Matthew, red–faced with anger, looked like he wanted to rip Avery’s tongue out. “You little=”

“Matthew, I know you’ve had your issues with me,

I’ve always avoided confrontation, never stepping on your toes. But with the family in this state and Dad feeling unwell, I’m concerned for his safety, not for arguing with you!” Avery’s tone was anxious, but his steely gaze bore down on Matthew.

Jeff suddenly bellowed with an authority that silenced the room, “Matthew! You spineless, petty man! Get out! Out!”

The atmosphere turned icy, heavy with suppressed emotion.

Matthew clenched his jaw, rage draining the color from his face, his temples throbbing visibly. But with Avery in favor, a direct clash would do him no good. Swallowing his fury, he stormed out.

“Dad, please don’t be so hard on him,” Avery said with feigned gentleness, subtly stoking Jeff’s emotions. “Think about it. He’s been managing the company, looking after our siblings, it hasn’t been easy. With the group in crisis, he’s stretched thin. His frustration is understandable; please don’t blame him.”

“Byron and Bertha are in this mess because of his negligence! He spoiled them!” Jeff clutched his chest, anguished. “Has he ever truly handled a crisis as CEO? I trusted him to keep an eye on Byron and this is what he does? Useless! If Chambers Group’s stocks fall any further, we’re open to a hostile takeover, and then we’re truly in peril!”

“Dad, I’ll handle the company’s issues. You just take care of your health, no more worries.” Avery’s voice was soothing, calming.

“My son, these years I’ve done you wrong. This family can’t survive without you.”

as he clutched Avery’s hand. “From now on,

the way back, Avery’s demeanor shifted, a

get it,”

your resources in Helgen, you could easily buy up Chambers Group stocks in a heartbeat. Why are you stabilizing

many shares I collect, I

nodded in understanding. “Makes sense. You’ve just earned the old man’s trust, and with

to ascend legitimately, not be

most is his CEO seat. If I can

Your day will come soon enough!”

or shares in the Chambers Group. I need to take over the company soon, distance myself from

buzzed with

see Ms. Ashbourne!” That evening, as Jareth was summoned by Barry and Evadne had left with Thaddeus, only Marilla and Lily remained at home.

sat in the drawing room Jareth had set up for her, painting away, while Lily stood by quietly, admiring the girl’s deft brushstrokes bringing to life the

painting is

Marilla blushed, her cheeks blossoming into a

I never lie, not

her sincerity shining through, “Mr. Fairhaven is

Jareth, he’s never looked down on me for being a bit slow, and he’s always been so kind to keep me close.”

say that.”

gently taking her hand that clutched a paintbrush, “No one in this world is better suited for the young master than you.” Just then,

Jareth?

a joyful little

she didn’t suspect a thing and flung open the door, throwing her

palpable silence filled the air.

her cute nose sniffing his

Jareth always had a faint scent of tobacco, but this man only smelled of

are you sniffing?”

was laced with amusement, and Marilla let out a startled yelp, jumping back

she realize that the man she’d

You’re Evadne’s brother!” Marilla’s mouth gaped open, her mind a whirlwind

remember me? The guy from the news? When did I get on TV?” Aaron leaned slightly forward, his hands casually behind his back, giving

hand over her mouth, what had

had been with her, he hadn’t touched another woman. How

Had she betrayed Jareth?

so, so sorry.” After a long pause, Marilla managed to muster an

whether she was apologizing