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.

a forceful shove that sent Matthew stumbling, Avery lifted his chin in arrogant triumph and sauntered into the office.

tended to his injuries, which left him clutching his head in pain, slumped

nitroglycerin pills at the sight

began, “Dad, Matthew was just misguided. And those injured folks, they

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 in Country T to take care

“Avery!”

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

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

do you propose?”

this fire, I just need one thing from you–make me the CEO of

was taken aback, his heart skipping a

options, except for Avery. And Avery had the talent

he wasn’t Jeff’s chosen successor.

him, forcing his hand to

“Fine, I agree!”

I’ll convene a board meeting immediately to elect you the

promises are worthless without action. Make me CEO, and

gaze darkened, “Does that include Cassius?”

been sabotaged time and again, and Cassius must be behind it. Even if you didn’t

to marry, and Cassius is her brother. Can you really bring yourself to move against him?”

been one to separate personal feelings

shoulder, pressing down with expectation. “Avery,

Dad.

our conversation today between us, The less people know of the plan, the higher

later, the Chambers Group held a board

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

company’s official website announced the appointment, and the media followed suit, confirming and publicizing the

a new leader at the

finally achieved what he had set

PR storm swirling around the company, not to mention a recent fatality that had tongues wagging, a lavish celebration would have been in poor

they opted

have

coveted. Now, with the reins of Chambers Group firmly in

be to fulfill the tasks his mentor had

fanfare was muted, Harvey went all out at The Velvet Haven, throwing a soiree that could rival a coronation in its

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

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

a dog, eagerly catching the spilled wine in his open

manipulation, both in business and

everything under the sun played second fiddle to him.

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