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,

happiest in nearly two decades since

out of obligation;

Especially Evadne.

was as if he was making up for the years of lost father–daughter time, Emeric, despite his age, started being somewhat petulant, insisting on

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

Emeric, open wide.”

beamingly, just as he was about to open his

mouth closed, losing his appetite instantly.

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

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

trying to choke me?” Emeric chewed the

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

tried to flatter or deal cursorily with his daughter; his sincerity was evident in every

a knock at the door.

couple entered–it was Cassius

“Dad.”

Chasel asked warmly, standing shoulder to shoulder with his beloved.

Chasel’s clean–cut face. “Why so formal all of a sudden?

and Thaddeus both looked

neck at this jest, and his lowered, long

heart. He directly took his partner’s nervously sweating hand and firmly held it, saying. “Dad, Chasel is shy. Please don’t tease him like

with a smile, watching the young couple with

there was nothing like love to

was now

looked at them with an inscrutable expression, his gaze gradually resting on their intertwined hands,

fingernails? Why are they

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

face blushing in

after all, Cassius held a status of high regard, and his hands, which once commanded great power. Now, they were reduced to cracking nuts for him. What parent would

good then. I thought you caught onychomycosis. I was worrying if you got

blinked, wordless.

exchanged a

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

clear to any discerning

Chase

conversations, Emeric was coaxed by Evadne to finish

we need to start getting ready. We’ll be leaving

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

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

that you can’t let go

can’t let go of you kids, especially

“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,

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

quietly moved behind her, his broad palm gently soothing her slender

always acted tough, never liking to speak sentimental or cheesy things, but he understood just

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

daughter’s hand in