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.

Emeric could say,

his happiest in nearly two decades since his wife’s

around him out of obligation; he just wanted to see them often.

Especially Evadne.

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

his bedroom. She picked up a rib and held

Emeric, open wide.”

smiled beamingly, just as he was about to open his mouth, Evadne added, “Try

mouth closed, losing

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 goose “This is Thaddeus‘

to choke me?” Emeric chewed the meat

The young

never tried to flatter or deal cursorily with his daughter; his sincerity was

there was a knock

perfectly matched couple entered–it was Cassius and Chasel.

“Dad.”

are you feeling today?” Chasel asked

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

Thaddeus both

blushed down to the base of his neck at this jest, and his lowered, long lashes

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

eyes crinkled with a smile, watching the

nothing like love

now

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

happened to your fingernails?

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

face blushing in an adorable

hands, which once commanded great power. Now, they were reduced to cracking nuts for him. What parent would be pleased

if you got

just blinked, wordless.

and Thaddeus exchanged a

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

to any discerning eye-

accepted Chase

Emeric was coaxed by

We’ll be leaving

there and arranged everything. Chase has also secured consultations with two of the most authoritative neurology experts in the country. They’ll

all are so thoughtful, Emeric’s eyes filled with thanks, but even more so with reluctance to leave.

“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

I can’t let go of you kids, especially you, you

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

Evadne’s heart, and her eyes moistened

moved behind her, his broad palm gently

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

she needs to know about the K Group. By the end of the month at the latest, she’ll be

his daughter’s hand