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, without

weeks had been his happiest in nearly two decades since his wife’s

out of obligation; he

Especially Evadne.

Emeric, despite his age, started being somewhat petulant, insisting on seeing Evadne daily, being

her husband Thaddeus were dining with Emeric in his bedroom. She picked up a rib

open

open his mouth, Evadne added,

closed, losing

fidgeted and uneasy, his lips pressed tightly

frowned prettily, prying open Emeric’s mouth with her left hand and stuffing the rib in like force–feeding a goose “This

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

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

to flatter or deal cursorily with his daughter; his sincerity was

knock at the door.

perfectly matched couple entered–it

“Dad.”

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

glanced at his son and then playfully at Chasel’s clean–cut face. “Why so formal all of a sudden? Not calling me ‘dad‘

Thaddeus both

had fair skin, blushed down to the base of his neck at this jest, and his lowered, long lashes betrayed a sense of

his heart. He directly took his partner’s nervously sweating hand and firmly

eyes crinkled with a smile, watching the young couple

there was nothing like love to transform a

was now protectively standing by

an inscrutable expression, his gaze gradually resting

happened to your fingernails? Why are

last night to get some chestnuts tonight and have been peeling

heart pounded rapidly, his face blushing in an

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

worrying if you got that and infected Chasel, how could

blinked, wordless.

Thaddeus exchanged a look of

a laugh, “Dad,

to any discerning

accepted Chase into the family.

warm and light–hearted conversations, Emeric was coaxed by Evadne

start getting ready. We’ll be leaving in a few days.”

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

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

frowned 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 you kids, especially you,

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 used to the

in Evadne’s heart, and her eyes

behind her, his broad palm gently soothing her

part with her father either. She always acted tough, never liking to speak sentimental or cheesy things, but he understood just how much

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 as he

solemnly and then took his daughter’s hand in his, “Girl, can you handle it?”