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.

his increasing girth, Emeric

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

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

Especially Evadne.

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

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

Emeric, open wide.”

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

Emeric’s mouth closed, losing

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

like force–feeding a goose “This is Thaddeus‘ heartfelt effort. He spent over an hour

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

quite good. The young man’s

flatter or deal cursorily with his

was a knock at the door.

perfectly matched couple entered–it

“Dad.”

feeling today?” Chasel asked warmly,

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

both looked shocked!

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

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

watching the young couple

there was nothing like love to

was now protectively standing by his spouse.

expression, his gaze gradually resting on their intertwined hands,

to your fingernails? Why are they

then looked down tenderly and chuckled. “Chasel has a taste for nuts. I went out last night to get some

face

and his hands, which once commanded great

mildly said, “Ah, that’s good then. I thought you caught onychomycosis. I was worrying if you got that and

just blinked, wordless.

Thaddeus exchanged a

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

to any discerning eye-

truly accepted Chase

was coaxed by Evadne to finish his meal.

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

there and arranged everything. Chase has also secured consultations with two of the most

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

you look so melancholy? Could it be that you can’t let go of all this? But money’s not worth a thing without your

can’t let go of you kids, especially you, you naughty girl.”

sighed, 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 used to the familiarity and warmth you bring, much like a security blanket, now you’re asking

in Evadne’s heart, and her

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

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

she needs to 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 gaze heavy with earnest expectation

then took his daughter’s hand