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

in

out of obligation; he just wanted to see them often.

Especially Evadne.

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

his bedroom. She picked up a

open wide.”

open his mouth, Evadne

closed, losing his appetite instantly.

pressed tightly together, the

prying open Emeric’s mouth with her left hand and stuffing the rib in like force–feeding

siding with him! Are you trying to choke me?” Emeric chewed the meat in his mouth with

young man’s culinary skills had improved

deal cursorily with his

a knock at

entered–it was Cassius and

“Dad.”

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

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

Thaddeus both looked

who originally had fair skin, blushed down to the base of his neck at this jest,

nervously sweating hand and firmly held it, saying. “Dad, Chasel is shy. Please don’t tease him like

crinkled with a smile, watching

was nothing like love

once stoic Cassius was now protectively standing by his

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

fingernails? Why are they

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

his face blushing in an

status of high regard, and his hands, which once commanded

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

just blinked,

Thaddeus exchanged a look of silent

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

was clear to

Chase into

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

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

with two of the most

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

that you can’t let go of all this? But money’s not worth

not about this, it’s that I can’t let go of you

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

Evadne’s heart, and her eyes moistened

her, his broad palm gently soothing her slender back.

part with her father either. She always acted tough, never liking to speak sentimental or

the latest, she’ll be ready to take the reins,” Cassius said,

his daughter’s hand in his, “Girl, can you