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.

increasing girth, Emeric could say,

his happiest in nearly two

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

Especially Evadne.

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

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

Emeric, open wide.”

about to open his mouth, Evadne added, “Try some Thaddeus‘

closed, losing his appetite instantly.

and uneasy, his lips pressed tightly together, the picture of spousal

with her left hand and stuffing the rib in like force–feeding a goose “This is Thaddeus‘ heartfelt

to choke me?” Emeric chewed the meat in his mouth with a sullen face

good. The young

deal cursorily with his

a knock

perfectly matched couple entered–it

“Dad.”

feeling today?” Chasel asked warmly, standing shoulder

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

both

to the base of his neck at this jest, and

partner’s nervously

with a smile, watching the young couple

was nothing like love to transform

stoic Cassius was now

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

fingernails?

tenderly and chuckled. “Chasel has a taste for nuts. I went out last night to get some chestnuts tonight

face blushing in an adorable

which once commanded great power. Now, they

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

just blinked, wordless.

and Thaddeus exchanged a look of

out a laugh, “Dad, can’t you

it was clear to

Chase into the

and light–hearted conversations, Emeric was coaxed by Evadne to finish

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

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 as soon as you arrive.”

all are so thoughtful, Emeric’s eyes filled with thanks,

melancholy? Could it be that you can’t let go of all this? But money’s not

can’t let go of you

I’ve just gotten

Evadne’s heart,

and quietly moved behind her, his broad

knew she couldn’t bear to part with her father either. She always acted tough, never liking to speak sentimental or cheesy things, but he understood just how much she loved her

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

then took his daughter’s hand in his, “Girl,