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 could say,

in nearly two decades since his wife’s

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

were dining with Emeric in his bedroom. She

open wide.”

he was about to open his mouth, Evadne

Emeric’s mouth closed, losing his appetite instantly.

fidgeted and uneasy, his lips pressed tightly together,

come on!” Evadne frowned prettily, prying open Emeric’s mouth with her left hand and stuffing the rib in like force–feeding a

girl, always siding with him! Are you trying to choke me?” Emeric chewed the meat in his mouth with

good. The young man’s culinary

flatter or deal cursorily with his daughter; his sincerity was evident in every way.

knock

couple entered–it was Cassius and

“Dad.”

feeling today?” Chasel asked warmly, standing

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

Thaddeus both

base of his neck at this

took his partner’s nervously sweating hand and firmly held it, saying. “Dad, Chasel is

smile, watching the young

was nothing like love

now protectively standing

inscrutable expression, his gaze gradually resting on their intertwined hands, his brow furrowing slightly.

happened to your fingernails? Why

paused for a moment, then looked down tenderly and chuckled. “Chasel has a taste for nuts. I went out last night to get some

face

had been nervous; after all, Cassius held a status of high regard, and his hands, which once commanded great power. Now,

then. I thought you caught onychomycosis. I was worrying if you got that and infected Chasel, how could he

just blinked, wordless.

exchanged a

laugh, “Dad, can’t you just wish me well

to any discerning eye-

accepted Chase into the family.

light–hearted conversations, Emeric was coaxed by

to start getting ready. We’ll be leaving in

Chasel exchanged a look, “I’ve contacted the best sanatorium over there and arranged everything. Chase has also secured consultations with two of the most authoritative neurology experts in the country. They’ll be ready to see you as soon as

children, you all are so thoughtful, Emeric’s eyes filled with thanks, but even more

gently. “Emeric, why do you look so melancholy? Could it be that you can’t let go of all this? But

not about this, it’s that I can’t let go of

of emotion in his voice as he tapped Evadne’s forehead affectionately. “Once I leave, I don’t know how long the treatment will rake. I’ve just gotten used to the familiarity and warmth you bring, much like a security blanket, now you’re asking me to take it off. How could I

bitter sweetness surged in Evadne’s heart, and her eyes moistened

behind her, his broad palm gently soothing her slender back.

part with her father either. She always acted tough, never liking to speak

the K Group. By the end of the month at the latest, she’ll be ready to take the reins,” Cassius said,

his daughter’s hand in