Ex-Husband’s Endless Pestering

Chapter 254

After hanging up the phone, Henry pinched the space between his brows in frustration.

He was starting to feel a little listless as he lay on the couch.

Just then, a loud bang came from the door accompanied by Charles‘ furious roar. “Henry! Come out here, you coward! How could you just leave the entire company in my care, you prick?”

In the past, Charles was angry that he did not get to have a say in company matters because Henry was in charge of running it.

However, there was no pleasing Charles, for he was still angry even after Henry had delegated the power to him.

“Didn’t I already transfer Jo’s shares to you? And didn’t we agree that I’d transfer my shares to you at the current market price, too?” Henry countered evenly as he opened the door.

Charles grabbed Henry by the collar and hissed, “What are you playing here?”

It was precisely because everything was going so smoothly that Charles grew suspicious.

He had been fighting with Henry for so many years, and they could not stand the sight of each other. That being said, there were moments when they commiserated with one another, too.

“What, are you unhappy now that you’ve gotten what you wanted all along? Henry asked sarcastically, snorting.

“You gave me your shares, and I’ve already seen the contract that you had your lawyer draw up for the transfer You even gave Quinton a portion of the shares, too. So, what are you up to? Are you actually going to leave Gibson Corporation?” Charles was

anxious

“You might want to keep it a secret if you still want what you’ve been longing for,” Henry warned gravely. It seemed as if his lawyer

had been careless,

“And w

you… you even left all your money and family assets to Josia.” Charles was still clutching Henry’s collar as he took a deep breath and said urgently, “Come on, Henry, don’t scare me like this. Are you actually going to leave Hofcaster and start a business of

your own?”

“Yes,” Henry answered nonchalantly with no intention of explaining further.

“Are you out of your mind?” Charles demanded. He wanted nothing more than to beat some sense into Henry at that moment.

“You’re just going to give up everything because Josie doesn’t want you anymore?”

Henry made no reply.

Charles turned away from Henry. He had to tell Josie

know as well as I do what’s at stake here. If others were to find

his tracks and inhaled sharply. “Like I care about those shares.

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going to let Henry embark on the

the

that decision

Gibson family never belonged to me, anyway. Are you doubting my ability to start from scratch, or are you worried that I might

but he breathed a sigh of relief. He might not have anything to worry about if those were Henry’s honest thoughts. “Since young, you’ve always been the sort to torture yourself for the sake

Josie. Her condition just got better, and so has her relationship with Samuel. I can’t have her

Charles

from leukemia. She just finished the first round of treatment and she needs someone to take care of her. Her body can’t take any more strain, Henry explained

might be a prick, but he was

stop

Jo was

angrily. “Why didn’t you

after the fact…” Henry confessed, his

a deep breath to calm himself. “You’re

indeed.” Henry nodded. “Which is why I’m hoping to prove

and conceded, “Fine, then. I’ll keep this from Josie for now

Henry nodded curtly.

steadily, and his voice broke as he added, “Grandpa poured his blood, sweat, and tears into the company. It’s the foundation and empire built by both the Gibson

As much as i hate to admit it…

could deny it all he wanted, but Henry really had done more for the company than he ever

work so hard to prove myself. I wanted to prove that I can manage Gibson Corporation better than

the way things

me all this like we’re having a heart–to–heart,” he

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man like you? I can’t even count

unt the

I grow up, my dad started comparing the both of us, too! I was so sick of hearing your name that I would

“Bemoan about how I always outshine you if you want, but now that I’m

that I’m always going to live in your shadow? Charles chuckled and lit up a cigarette, then handed one to Henry. “I’ll give you three years to make a name for yourself, but

back by then because I’ll

Samuel because

her enough, Henry. You still have a long way to go.

the smoke nearly choked him. Tears sprang to his eyes on

cough.

could

that’s enough bantering for

when we both have the time. Out of sheer magnanimity, I’ll have a laugh with you and let bygones be bygones.” Charles