His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 644

The all became thick with tension, the atmosphere plummeting to a frosty chill

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Avery chuolet Charman Ashbourne, joule reading too much into it. How could tharbor such petty thoughts? You’re Evadne Father, and she’s the apple of my eye. It’s in all sincerity that I wish for you to enjoy robust health and a long life.”

Dylan sonunized Avery with a furrowed brow, as if trying to decipher the truth behind those words. They might have sounded like concern, but coming from this kit, they rang hollow

“All Chambers, youte certainly persistent, Emeric’s tone sharpened with sarcasm from beneath his tailored suit. “But there’s a Boe line between persistence and obsession, and the latter is a fool’s errand. I’ve told you before, matters of the heart can’t be forced Especially with a headstrong woman like Evadne. No matter how diligently you court her, if she’s not into you, that’s not going to change

Avery’s smile froze, a massive wave of humiliation threatening to engulf him.

“Now it’s public knowledge that Evadne is in a love–soaked relationship with Thad. They’re busy planning a wedding, sweet as honey, and that’s not something just anyone can get in the middle of”

Emeric practically cooed the name “Thad”

To the uninitiated, it might seem like the two men shared a close bond.

They say dealing with in–laws is a challenge, but it seems the relationship between a father–in–law and his daughter’s suitor is a riddle just as complex.

Hatred surged in Avery’s chest, his mouth bitter. He was about to retort when Emeric cut him off, “Mr. Chambers, you’ve come up in the world. You’re no longer the little boy trailing behind my daughter. With Evadne having Thad, your continued declarations of love are quite unbecoming, not to mention undignified.”

wake–up call at the entrance of Silverlake Harbor last time, this was

clenched his jaw his gaze as sharp as a jagged rock on a cliff, cold and piercing.

remember my goodwill, but there’s no need to be so cold and heartless towards

Dylan were both

Evadne tell you that when you were in a deep coma, on the verge of becoming a vegetable, I was the one who rushed in with the lifesaving medication that pulled you back from the brink?”

would Evadne mention it? Any credit would go

with hot shame!

feeling of being controlled, being suppressed, was intolerable, and a fresh wave of cold sweat

was indeed you, then I should

is quite severe. In its advanced stages, it can lead to numbness, even paralysis. You’ve commanded power and respect all your life; surely you wouldn’t want to end it in a pitiable state, racked with illness, your legacy

the armrest of his chair, his composed facade becoming

a

your sake and your family’s, I’d like to propose a deal. How about it?” Avery adjusted his glasses, a sly twist

do you want?”

her to be with me. However, as her

the table, “Inside here is the same medication that saved you last time. There are three doses, enough to stabilize your condition. This kind of medicine, even if you were to spare no expense, is hard to come by. To obtain even one dose is nearly impossible,

turned fierce, Til bless whoever Evadne chooses to be with, as long as

control, his hand shaking so much he could hardly maintain his grip, “Avery, are you threatening me? You expect me to sacrifice my daughter’s happiness for my own survival? You are too full of yourself! Stroke or not, even if

with a stern face, “Mr. Chambers, please

coldly, scooping up the medicine box from the table, his eyes narrowed as he stared at Emeric’s pallor, “Chairman Ashbourne everything I do is for Evadne’s sake, Overindulgence will only harm the daughter you dote on

the usually composed Dylan was

enjoy the greenery if you burn all the wood. You’re refusing

a smile that didn’t reach his eyes, “And when that day comes,

he

the door closed behind him, Emeric could no longer hold back. His body shook as if every muscle

“Dylan, the medication!”

had barely left the office when he bumped

again, and the entire hallway filled with a heavy, charged silence,

are you doing here?” Evadne’s heart sank like a stone, and her eyes blazed with fury as she confronted him.

I thought I’d bring a little something to cheer him up” Avery replied, the malice in his eyes dissolving into a facade of sincerity, like a chameleon switching colors. “Besides, I’m now the President of the Chambers Group. It’s under my control. I wanted to discuss potential collaborations with Chairman Ashbourne for the

gaze dropped to the medicine box in

with a sudden

possible! And forget any business dealings – the Ashbourne family will never entertain

shoved him aside with a force that sent him reeling and took Thaddeus by the hand to march past him.

the cold wall, sending a shock through his body and a sharp pain

“Dad!”

“Chairman Ashbourne!”

with pain, while Dylan was kneeling beside him, massaging a pressure point on his hand to