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.

shove that sent Matthew stumbling, Avery lifted his chin in arrogant triumph

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

was swiftly downing his nitroglycerin

tucked the medicine bottle away, Avery began, “Dad, Matthew was just misguided. And those

someone with money to the hospital in Country T to take care

“Avery!”

children. You have to help me out of this mess. You managed to get that big project in Helgen back on track when no one

spoke softly, “Dad, you guessed right. I do

What do you propose?”

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

his heart skipping a beat despite the medication.

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

Jeff’s

cornered him, forcing his

“Fine, I agree!”

resolve. “Solve this debacle, and I’ll convene a board

businessmen. We know promises are worthless without action. Make me CEO, and I

darkened, “Does that include Cassius?”

must be behind it. Even if you didn’t ask, I wouldn’t stand by

marry, and Cassius is

one to separate personal feelings

clear distinction between business and personal, Jeff responded, satisfied with the answer. He slapped his hand heavily on Avery’s shoulder, pressing down with expectation.

your trust, Dad. I won’t let you down.”

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

later, the Chambers Group held a board

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

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

had a new leader at

what he had set out for.

a grand affair, but considering the current PR storm swirling around

they opted for simplicity.

Avery couldn’t have

had the 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.

power he wielded, the easier it would be to fulfill

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

the CEO of Chambers

with a sly

his open mouth,

knack for manipulation, both in business and in

The Velvet Haven, everything under the sun played

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