Chapter 637

The snarl on Avery’s face was feral, a mask of wolfish malice that he no longer cared to conceal.

To him, Matthew was a defeated underling, barely worthy of attention.

“So your sudden return is all about revenge against the Chambers family?” Matthew raged, his voice reaching a feverish pitch. “You orchestrated the downfall of Byron and Myra? And now, you’re coming after me? You despicable cur!”

Shaking with fury and on the verge of collapse, he spat out, “I’ll tell Dad! I’ll expose every underhanded deed you’ve done! I’ll show him the treacherous snake you truly are!”

“Bertha’s prison stint? What’s that got to do with me? That was Thaddeus and the Ashbourne family’s doing. And Byron? They conspired to bring him down, not me,” Avery chuckled at Matthew’s panicked expression. “Besides, do you really think you have any credibility left with Dad? He can barely stand the sight of you. Why would he believe your tall tales?”

Avery’s laughter sent a chill down Matthew’s spine.

He had underestimated the black sheep, the outcast of the family who had been sidelined by their father. He thought Avery, without any foundation in the company or Elmaworth, could never pose a threat.

Yet, after fifteen years of stealthy plotting, Avery had returned and ensnared them all in his web, leaving them powerless to fight. back.

When did this once pliable pretty boy turn into a ruthless predator, a shark that devoured his prey whole? Whose powerful coattails was he riding on now?

“Son of a bitch! I’ll cut you down!”

Matthew’s eyes blazed with a furious red as he awung his fist towards Avery’s face. Just then, the conference room door swung open.

“Mr. Avery, Mr. Jeff would like to see you now,” Jeff’s secretary gestured politely.

sent Matthew stumbling, Avery lifted his chin in arrogant triumph and

shut behind him, leaving Matthew to realize he hadn’t tended to his injuries, which left him clutching

Jeff was swiftly downing his nitroglycerin pills at the sight of Avery.

bottle away, Avery began, “Dad, Matthew was just misguided. And those injured folks, they were

moved behind Jeff, patting his back in a soothing gesture. “Life is unpredictable, Dad. Don’t beat yourself up. I’ve already sent someone with money to the hospital

“Avery!”

lifeline. “You’ve always been the most capable, the most promising of my children. You have to help me out of this mess. You managed to get that big project

played on Avery’s lips as he spoke softly, “Dad, you guessed

What do you propose?”

to pull the Chambers Group out of this fire, I

taken aback, his heart skipping

of options, except for Avery. And Avery had the talent to take over, to hold

Jeff’s

had cornered him, forcing his hand to choose Avery.

“Fine, I agree!”

“Solve this debacle, and I’ll convene a board meeting immediately

enigmatic as he took a seat calmly before Jeff. “Dad, we’re both businessmen. We know promises are worthless without action. Make me CEO, and I assure you, all of our current troubles

darkened, “Does

and again, and Cassius must be behind it. Even if you didn’t ask, I wouldn’t stand by and let the Ashbourne family trample

woman you’ve been clamoring to marry, and

“I’ve always been one to separate personal feelings from business.”

answer. He slapped his hand heavily on Avery’s shoulder, pressing down with expectation. “Avery, I’m getting old, and Matthew is useless. The future of the Chambers Group rests on

Dad. I won’t let you down.”

voice, “Dad, I hope you’ll keep our conversation today between us, The less people

later, the Chambers Group

Jeff, and with overwhelming support, Avery crushed Matthew’s hopes and was appointed the new CEO of the Chambers

the media followed suit, confirming and publicizing the

Chambers Group had a new leader at the helm.

had finally achieved what he had

of a new CEO should have been a grand affair, but considering the current PR storm swirling around the company, not to mention a recent

they opted for

have

with the reins of Chambers Group firmly in his

the more power he wielded, the easier it would be to fulfill the tasks his mentor had laid out for

Haven, throwing a soiree

as the CEO of Chambers Group!” Harvey gushed, nearly tripping

content until you become the Chairman,” Avery replied with a sly grin, his eyes twinkling mischievously as he nonchalantly poured a million–dollar bottle of vintage wine as if

feet like a dog, eagerly catching the spilled wine in his open mouth, choking and gasping,

had a knack for manipulation, both in business and in

the sun played

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