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.

girth, Emeric could say,

his happiest in nearly two decades since his

children to hover around him out of obligation; he just

Especially Evadne.

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

in his bedroom.

Emeric, open

beamingly, just as he was about to open his

losing his appetite instantly.

left Thaddeus fidgeted and uneasy, his lips pressed

in like force–feeding a goose “This is Thaddeus‘ heartfelt effort. He spent over an hour on it, you must appreciate it!”

me?” Emeric chewed the meat

quite good. The young man’s

deal cursorily with his daughter; his sincerity

knock at the door.

entered–it was

“Dad.”

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

son and then playfully at Chasel’s clean–cut face. “Why so formal all

Thaddeus both

neck at this jest, and his lowered,

warmth in his heart. He directly took his partner’s nervously

watching the

nothing like love to

was now protectively standing

them with an inscrutable expression, his gaze gradually resting on their

your fingernails?

tenderly and chuckled. “Chasel has a taste for nuts. I went out last night

rapidly, his face

and his hands, which once commanded great power. Now, they were reduced to cracking nuts for him.

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

blinked, wordless.

exchanged a look of

laugh, “Dad, can’t you just

was clear to

Chase into the family.

was coaxed by Evadne to finish his

ready. We’ll be leaving in a

best sanatorium over there and arranged everything. Chase has also secured consultations with two of the most authoritative neurology experts in

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

it be that you can’t let go of all this? But money’s not worth a thing without your health.”

this, it’s that I can’t let go of you kids, especially you, you

a twinge 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

bitter sweetness surged in Evadne’s heart,

behind her, his

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

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

solemnly and then took his daughter’s hand in