His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 550

“Dad! Byron’s on the hook for attempted murder! He hired a hitman! And Aaron caught him red–handed. Even if I brought in the best lawyers from around the globe, they couldn’t save him!”

Matthew bet his dad wouldn’t dare lay a finger on him. After all, he had a strong following within the corporation and was clutching a major project deal he’d snagged from Cassius. So he put on a defiant air, “If you’ve got a problem with me, just say it! Why drag Avery into this to rub my nose in it? Who’s been the dutiful son all these years? Who’s been sweating blood for the company? Haven’t I worked my fingers to the bone? Besides, it’s Byron who’s messed up, not me. If he could keep it in his pants, we wouldn’t be in this mess! If we keep cleaning up his disasters, we’re all going down with him!”

His words were harsh but true.

Although Byron was Jeff’s golden boy, Jeff was at his wit’s end, running out of patience for his disappointing son.

“Dad, cool down. I think Matthew’s right on the money,” Avery chimed in, speaking slowly and deliberately. “As cold as it may sound, for the sake of the Chambers Group, you have to make the tough call. No matter how much it hurts to let Byron go, we’ve got to cut our losses. No matter how things got this bad, the guy who got nabbed is Byron’s guy. Someone’s gotta take the fall.” Jeff’s lips were pressed into a thin line, his complexion darkened with anger.

“Avery’s got a point! Dad! We keep protecting Byron, and we’re playing with fire!” Matthew, for once, agreed with his usual adversary.

“If that’s the case, Matthew, you handle this mess,” Jeff said bitterly, his voice husky with the pain of a father about to disown his son.

After their father left, the boardroom held just the two brothers or rather, the last two survivors of a brutal game.

“Matthew, looks like it’ll just be you and me left to run the show. I’ll be counting on your support.”

Avery rose gracefully, a cold smirk on his lips, “When you see Byron, try to keep it gentle, will ya? He’s a notorious crybaby. If he realizes he’s never walking out of prison, he might just lose it and tear you to shreds.”

“You just lucked out, don’t get cocky,” Matthew spat through clenched teeth, knowing just how to get under his skin. “Bertha and Byron’s downfall has nothing to do with you. It’s Evadne and Thaddeus, that power couple, who have the guts to stand up to the Chambers Group.”

The mention of the couple was a knife in Avery’s side.

His eyes blazed with fury, as if a wild beast was rampaging through his chest.

In three strides, Avery was in Matthew’s face, fists clenched so tight his knuckles cracked.

“Avery, you’re not thinking of getting physical here, are you?” Matthew taunted, pointing up at the security cameras. “Go on, it’ll just ruin that nice–guy act you’ve got going.”

slowly straightened Matthew’s tie, “Matthew, that self–righteous look on your face is

you say, urk!”

off Matthew’s breath. Gasping for air, Matthew tried to pry away the strangling grip, “I was just provoking you, and you’re already itching to deal with those witnesses.

trap he was in, Matthew’s eyes widened with humiliation.

that stupid, at least. Using others to do your dirty work. I thought I’d

laughing heartily, leaving Matthew in the empty boardroom,

the police

appearance, were there in spirit,

Gordon were there every step of the way, assisting the victims‘ families with paperwork, patiently answering questions,

you. And you, young man, you’re a friend of Ms. Evadne, aren’t you?” Mrs. Higgins said tearfully, bowing gratefully to Jason.

support her, his voice thick with emotion. “I’m helping

Higgins asked,

stream, that’s my girlfriend,” Jason replied with pride swelling in

also make a handsome couple – truly a perfect match.

was over the moon, his grin wider than a kid on Christmas morning with a brand new

and dashed into the restroom, desperate for a moment alone to collect herself. She couldn’t bear the thought of her mother seeing her so vulnerable,

and stood outside the restroom

shot him curious glances, but Gordon, typically conscious of appearances, seemed impervious to their

from tears,

she could even look up, a clean blue checkered handkerchief

said, a warm smile reaching his eyes. “You’ve got the smudged mascara of a rockstar after a concert, but I bet letting it all out made you

reluctant to stain it with her tears. She gently dabbed her

Gordon. I’ll wash it and return

as her vulnerable beauty and fluttering lashes seemed to play a melody on his soul.

he couldn’t resist placing his hand atop her tousled hair, stroking

to me. No matter when or where, I’ll be there as fast as I

up, locking eyes with his radiant gaze, and felt her heart skip like a lamb in

the police station’s

was nestled in Thaddeus’s embrace, the two of them waiting in the car for

this case. Up till now, aside from Byron’s lawyer, not

Thad’s arms, felt a sheen of sweat on her brow. It was the second day of her period, the cramps at their worst. Thaddeus had told her to stay home and rest,