His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 700

Matthew casually lifted his wine glass, a lazy glint dancing in his eyes. “What’s the news? Tell me about it.”

“Barry’s getting on in years, wants to step back and has already designated Jareth as his successor. He will be taking over as the President of the Fairhaven Group and Vice–Chairman of the Board. The news has spread throughout the Fairhaven Group. After next week’s board meeting, Jareth’s officially take office.”

“Is that supposed to be news? Everyone in our circle knows that.” Avery scoffed.

“At this critical time, the Fairhaven Group’s internal strife is fierce. After the death of the Fairhaven family’s eldest son, Gary, as Barry Fairhaven’s only son left, didn’t inherit the leadership. Watching the younger generation step over his head, stirring things, I bet his current hostility is even more intense than that of a ghost!”

“What’s the use then? It’s just impotent rage. If Gary truly had capability, he would have secured his inheritance right when Jareth’s father passed. How could he wait until now to be overtaken by his junior?”

Avery’s gaze sharpened suddenly, turning suspiciously to Harvey. “You didn’t come all this way just to tell me about this nonsense, did you? What else have you found out?”

“I heard that Gary and Jareth’s sister, Edith, have grown quite close. They’ve formed an alliance in the shadows, planning to take down Jareth together.”

Harvey’s expression was dark and brooding. “Why don’t you as well intervene at this time, lend them a hand, and give that lad Jareth a taste of difficulty! If it succeeds, you can take credit. If it fails, Gary and Edith will shoulder the blame, and you’ll be as untouchable as ever.”

Avery was astute and naturally understood his meaning.

Truth be told, whether the Fairhaven Group fares well or not didn’t concern him much.

Among the four major families, the Fairhaven Group was only in fourth place. His real competitors in Elmsworth were the Abernathy Group; the Fairhavens didn’t even register.

But he was still compelled to act against Jareth, simply because Jareth was Thaddeus‘ one and only, best friend!

Only by striking Jareth could Thaddeus truly feel the sting.

And only Thaddeus‘ pain could bring him joy.

“Harvey, you’re getting more and more attuned to my thinking.”

Avery adjusted his gold–rimmed glasses and picked up his phone, dialing Edith’s number.

Emeric’s condition was stabilizing by the day, but the Ashbourne family couldn’t set their mind at ease. They took turns by his side watching over him every day, tending to him with great care that they managed to feed the handsome old man until he gained an extra ten pounds.

increasing girth, Emeric

in nearly two decades

his children to hover around him out of obligation;

Especially Evadne.

he was making up for the years of lost father–daughter time, Emeric, despite his age, started being somewhat petulant, insisting on seeing Evadne daily, being quite difficult

in his bedroom. She picked up a rib and held it

Emeric, open

about to open his mouth, Evadne added, “Try some Thaddeus‘

mouth closed, losing his appetite instantly.

his lips pressed tightly together, the picture of spousal aggrievement.

hand and stuffing the rib in like force–feeding a goose “This is Thaddeus‘ heartfelt effort. He

Are you trying to choke me?” Emeric chewed the

taste was quite good. The young man’s culinary skills had

deal cursorily with his daughter; his sincerity was evident

was a knock at the

matched couple entered–it was Cassius and

“Dad.”

feeling today?” Chasel asked warmly, standing shoulder to shoulder

Chasel’s clean–cut face. “Why so formal all of a sudden? Not calling me

Thaddeus both

to the base of his neck

his heart. He directly took his partner’s nervously sweating hand and firmly held

with a smile, watching the young couple with joy.

like love to

once stoic Cassius was now protectively

them with an inscrutable expression, his gaze gradually resting on

fingernails? Why

down tenderly and chuckled. “Chasel has a taste for nuts. I went out last night to get some chestnuts tonight

heart pounded rapidly, his face

Cassius held a status of high regard, and his hands, which once commanded great power. Now,

mildly said, “Ah, that’s good then. I thought you caught onychomycosis. I was worrying if you got that and infected Chasel, how could

blinked,

a look of silent

Ashbourne squeezed Chase’s hand, letting out a laugh, “Dad, can’t you

it was clear to any discerning eye-

truly accepted Chase

warm and light–hearted conversations, Emeric was coaxed by Evadne to finish his

need to start getting ready. We’ll be leaving in a few days.”

exchanged a look, “I’ve contacted the best sanatorium over there and arranged everything. Chase has also secured consultations with two

so thoughtful, Emeric’s eyes filled with thanks, but even more so with

can’t let go of all this? But money’s

about this, it’s that I can’t let go

the treatment will rake. I’ve just gotten used

Evadne’s heart, and her eyes

her, his broad palm gently soothing

liking to speak sentimental or cheesy things, but

Group. By the end of the month at the latest, she’ll be ready to take the reins,” Cassius said, his gaze heavy with earnest expectation as he looked at his

hand in his, “Girl, can you