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.

forceful shove that sent Matthew stumbling, Avery lifted his

door shut behind him, leaving Matthew to realize he hadn’t tended to his injuries,

Jeff was swiftly downing his nitroglycerin pills

misguided. And those injured folks, they were already out

is unpredictable, Dad. Don’t beat yourself up. I’ve already sent someone with money to the hospital in Country T to take care of the victims. We’ll

“Avery!”

children. You have to help me out of this mess. You

slight smile played on Avery’s lips as he spoke softly, “Dad,

What do you

Chambers Group out of this fire, I just need one thing from you–make me

was taken aback, his heart skipping a

had the talent to take over, to hold his own against the likes of Cassius and

wasn’t Jeff’s chosen successor.

him, forcing his hand

“Fine, I agree!”

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

was 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

gaze darkened, “Does

Group has been sabotaged time 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

clamoring to marry, and Cassius is her brother. Can

always been one to separate personal feelings from

Avery’s shoulder, pressing down with expectation. “Avery, I’m getting old, and Matthew is useless. The

Dad. I

“Dad, I hope you’ll keep our conversation today between us, The less people know of the plan, the higher our chances of success.”

the Chambers Group held

overwhelming support, Avery crushed Matthew’s hopes and was appointed the new CEO

the appointment, and the media followed suit, confirming and publicizing the

new

what he had set out for.

with Chambers Group tradition, the inauguration 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 fatality that had tongues wagging, a lavish celebration would have been in poor taste.

they opted for simplicity.

couldn’t have cared less.

power he’d coveted. Now, with the reins of Chambers Group firmly in his grasp, he could shape the company’s future as he saw fit.

be to fulfill

Harvey went all out at The Velvet Haven, throwing a soiree that could rival a

the CEO of

title that could still use some polishing. I won’t truly be 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 it were

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

knack for manipulation, both in business and

under the sun played second fiddle to

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