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

in

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

Especially Evadne.

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

bedroom. She picked up a rib and held it to

Emeric, open

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

Emeric’s mouth closed, losing his appetite

fidgeted and uneasy, his lips pressed tightly together, the

in like force–feeding a goose “This is Thaddeus‘ heartfelt effort.

me?” Emeric chewed the meat

quite good. The young man’s culinary skills had

deal cursorily with his daughter;

was a knock at the

entered–it was Cassius and Chasel.

“Dad.”

asked warmly, standing

at Chasel’s clean–cut face. “Why

both

face, who originally had fair skin, blushed down to the base of his neck

couldn’t help but feel a warmth in his heart. He directly took his partner’s nervously sweating

crinkled with a smile, watching the young couple

like love to

once stoic Cassius was now protectively

his gaze gradually resting on their intertwined

what happened to your fingernails? Why are

I went out last night to get some chestnuts tonight and have been

his face blushing in an adorable

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

was worrying if you got that and infected Chasel, how could he

just blinked,

and Thaddeus exchanged a look of silent amusement.

Chase’s hand, letting out a laugh, “Dad, can’t

clear to any discerning eye-

had truly accepted Chase into the family.

coaxed

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

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

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

why do you look so melancholy? Could it be that you can’t

I can’t let go

gotten used to the familiarity and warmth you bring, much like a security blanket, now you’re asking me to take it off. How

surged in Evadne’s

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

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

the 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

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