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

his happiest in nearly

out of

Especially Evadne.

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

his bedroom. She picked up a rib and held it

open wide.”

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

mouth closed, losing his appetite instantly.

fidgeted and uneasy, his lips pressed tightly

hand and stuffing the rib in like force–feeding

him! Are you trying to choke me?” Emeric chewed the meat

good. The young

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

was a knock at

perfectly matched couple entered–it was Cassius

“Dad.”

you feeling today?” Chasel asked warmly, standing shoulder

Chasel’s clean–cut face. “Why so formal all of a sudden? Not calling me ‘dad‘

and Thaddeus both looked

neck at this jest, and his lowered, long lashes

heart. He directly took his partner’s nervously sweating hand and firmly held it, saying. “Dad,

smile, watching the young

love to transform

was now

inscrutable expression, his gaze gradually resting on

what happened to your fingernails? Why are they so dark?”

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.

rapidly, his face blushing in an adorable

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

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

blinked,

and Thaddeus exchanged a

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

to any

truly accepted Chase into the

was coaxed

need to start getting ready. We’ll

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

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

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 naughty girl.”

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 familiarity and warmth you bring,

bitter sweetness surged in Evadne’s heart, and

saw it and quietly moved behind her, his

always acted tough, never liking

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

solemnly and then took his daughter’s hand in his,