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.

his increasing girth, Emeric could

had been his happiest in nearly two

want his children to hover around him out of obligation; he just wanted to see them

Especially Evadne.

years of lost father–daughter time, Emeric, despite his age, started being somewhat petulant, insisting on seeing Evadne daily, being quite

her husband Thaddeus were dining with Emeric in his bedroom. She picked up a rib and held it to his mouth.

Emeric, open wide.”

as he was about to open his mouth, Evadne

closed, losing

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

Evadne frowned prettily, prying open Emeric’s mouth with her left hand and stuffing the rib in like force–feeding a goose “This is Thaddeus‘ heartfelt effort. He spent over an hour on it, you must appreciate

to choke me?” Emeric chewed the meat in his mouth with a

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

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

was a knock at the

entered–it was Cassius and Chasel.

“Dad.”

Emeric, how are you feeling today?” Chasel asked warmly, standing shoulder to

playfully at Chasel’s clean–cut face. “Why so

both looked shocked!

blushed down to the base of his neck at

He directly took his partner’s nervously sweating hand and

eyes crinkled with a smile, watching the

there was nothing like love to transform

once stoic Cassius was now protectively standing by

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

to your fingernails?

for a moment, then looked down tenderly and chuckled. “Chasel has a taste for nuts. I went out last night to get some chestnuts tonight and have been peeling them for him. Must be from the

rapidly, his face blushing in an adorable

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

onychomycosis. I was worrying if you got that and infected Chasel, how could he look after patients in the future?”

just blinked,

a look of silent amusement.

hand, letting out a laugh, “Dad, can’t you just

clear to any

accepted Chase into

conversations, Emeric was coaxed by

ready. We’ll be leaving

over there and arranged everything. Chase has also secured consultations with two

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

frowned gently. “Emeric, why do you look so melancholy? Could it be that you can’t let go of all this? But money’s not worth a thing without

let go of you kids, especially you, you

I’ve just gotten used to the familiarity and warmth you bring, much

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

and quietly moved behind her, his broad palm gently soothing

knew she couldn’t bear to part with her father either. She always acted tough, never liking to speak sentimental or

know about the K 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

hand in his, “Girl,