His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 496

Jason’s heart sank as he bolted down the stairs to the living room.

Today, with Emeric out of town and word that his rebellious daughter had once again sneaked off to see Thaddeus–and even leapt from a window in the process–the patriarch was livid, his rage burning with the intensity of a three–alarm fire. With Mr. Dylan in tow, he had set off towards Elmsworth.

But halfway there, the car was forcibly stopped by Cassius and Elvis. Elvis, intent on preventing Emeric from breaking up the star–crossed lovers, had gone so far as to blow out the tires of the million–dollar Rolls–Royce.

Where the brothers had taken the old man and what the situation was now remained a mystery.

Thus, the house was left nearly to the womenfolk.

“Mom, you’re not well, please take it slow.”

Cedric gently supported the worn Mrs. Dempsey to the living room sofa, soothing her, “Now that we know Jason has been with Nydia these past few days, there’s no need to worry. Jason’s pushing thirty, and this is his first love. He’s bound to be head over heels. Part of raising a son is preparing for this, for when he takes a wife. But I’m sure Jason wouldn’t do that to us. He’s always been the most devoted of us three to you and Dad. So maybe it’s best not to get worked up over this. Your health is what’s most important.”

Though Cedric’s words offered comfort, they were laced with a mocking undertone that fanned the flames!

As expected, Mrs. Dempsey’s face darkened further, and she clutched at her chest with a muffled cough, “I see your brother is set on following the path you’ve laid out for him! If I don’t intervene now, does he still acknowledge me as his mother, or care for the Dempsey family name at all?”

“Aw, Mom, you’re overthinking it. It’s not as serious as all that!” Cedric patted her back reassuringly.

“You’re right, Jason’s just inexperienced with women. That’s why he’s so easily swayed by that girl and has changed so much!”

Mrs. Dempsey bit her lip in frustration, “If I don’t step in now, he might be taken for a fool without even realizing it. Wouldn’t I be failing as his mother?”

“Taken for a fool? I wonder who Mrs. Dempsey fears might fool her dear son.”

A cold, commanding voice suddenly filled the room, startling Mrs. Dempsey and her son.

Suri and Myra entered arm in arm, Suri exuding the grace and poise of a lady of high breeding.

Mrs. Dempsey forced a polite smile, “Suri, how have you been?”

Of Emeric’s three wives, Myra and Aviana, with their less illustrious backgrounds, had always been objects of her scorn, but Suri was someone she dared not slight.

“Mrs. Dempsey, I know you’re deeply concerned for your son. But you gave birth to a son, not a daughter. Isn’t it inappropriate to coddle him as if he were a delicate flower in a greenhouse?”

Ignoring her greeting, Suri scoffed, “You’ll spoil the boy, smother the manly vigor right out of him. Besides, you can control him for now, but can you do so forever? It might be wiser to relax and enjoy your golden years with Mr. Dempsey. Otherwise, you risk losing even the bond between mother and son.”

a nerve, and Mrs. Dempsey rose from the sofa in a fury, “Suri, I know my own son better than anyone. I do this precisely to preserve our bond! Jason is young and naïve, especially when it comes to matters of the heart. He doesn’t realize what kind of girl is truly right for him, and he might veer off course without

eyes blazed with anger, her breath heavy with indignation.

woman was insulting Nydia without saying her name, and Myra

with words, Suri immediately became her voice, her

Nydia? You’d best think carefully before you answer me.” Cedric, sensing the growing tension, quickly caught hold of his mother, eager to stir the

and provoked by Suri, laughed bitterly, “Oh, Suri, don’t misunderstand. My children are well aware of their place and would never presume to reach for the lofty branches of the Ashbourne family. A noble lady like Ms.

anger, her lips quivering with unspoken rage.

fury, wishing she could stuff the

What are you saying?”

his eyes alight with fury, his entire being like a flame set ablaze, “What are

eye and bruises on his face, Mrs. Dempsey’s tears flowed freely, “My boy, what happened to you? Who did this to you? I’ll fight them for

with

‘Mom‘ again, those hurtful words you just said, they

thing, Nydia is my woman! I will marry no one but her in this life! Don’t you dare associate

“Jason!”

front of the Ashbourne family, was mortified and speechless with

What are you

support the unsteady Mrs. Dempsey, his face full of a brother’s protective concern, “Do you have any idea how much

and Myra couldn’t hide

handsome and composed face, remained unfazed, his voice icy, “So what? What’s it to you? I can handle this myself.”

it? With what? You’re just going to make a mess

ace they’ve got up their sleeve. You fighting them is like throwing eggs against a brick wall. And these injuries you’ve got, you know

“Cedric! Shut up!”

collar and hoisting him up single–handedly, “If you really cared about mom and dad, you wouldn’t have told them about this! Don’t think I don’t know what you’re plotting. If

Dempsey instantly understood and shivered. Her son had crossed one of the big four families, the Chambers, and

just pawns to be used and discarded. Emeric and Jeff were thick as thieves. If trouble really came, would they stand by

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was in such hot water? All

to bring disaster

Mrs. Dempsey felt a crushing pain in her chest, her body

having a heart attack!”

pills from his suit pocket and popped them into Mrs. Dempsey’s mouth,

couldn’t ignore his

living room was left eerily quiet, the air heavy with tension.

her blouse with one hand and gripped Suri’s arm with the other, unable