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.

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

leaving Matthew to realize he hadn’t tended to his injuries, which left him clutching his head in pain, slumped on the floor.

nitroglycerin pills at the

misguided. And those injured folks, they

“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 of the victims. We’ll do

“Avery!”

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 in Helgen

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

What do

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

heart skipping

out of options, except for Avery. And Avery had the talent to take over, to hold his own against the likes of Cassius and Thaddeus.

Jeff’s chosen

him, forcing his hand to choose

“Fine, I agree!”

resolve. “Solve this debacle, and I’ll convene a board meeting immediately to elect you the new CEO of the Chambers

as he took a seat calmly before Jeff. “Dad, we’re both businessmen. We know promises are

darkened, “Does that include

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

clamoring to marry, and Cassius

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

personal, Jeff responded, satisfied with the answer. He slapped his hand heavily on Avery’s shoulder, pressing down with expectation. “Avery, I’m getting old, and Matthew

for your trust, Dad. I won’t let you

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

days later, the Chambers Group

Avery crushed Matthew’s hopes and was appointed the new

official website announced the appointment, and the media followed suit, confirming and publicizing the seismic

Group had a new leader

what he had set out for.

grand affair, but considering the current PR storm swirling around the company, not to mention

opted for simplicity.

have

firmly in his grasp, he could shape

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

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

CEO of Chambers Group!” Harvey gushed,

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

in his open mouth, choking and gasping, his face turning

both in business and in personal

Velvet Haven, everything under the sun played second fiddle to

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