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.

huh?” Charles turned away from Henry. He had to tell Josie

do what’s at stake here. If others were to find out

in his tracks and inhaled sharply. “Like I care about those shares. Don’t try to threaten

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not going to let Henry embark on the wrong.

the

of that decision

scratch, or are you worried that I might become

worry about if those were Henry’s

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

Charles

treatment and she needs someone to take care of her. Her body can’t take any more strain, Henry explained with a bitter smile.

be a prick, but he

Charles his shares was so that Charles would stop involving Josie in his

was sick?”

angrily. “Why didn’t

found out after the fact…” Henry confessed, his smile

breath to calm himself. “You’re the worst, Henry…”

is why I’m hoping to prove myself by starting from scratch somewhere new

he finally nodded and conceded, “Fine, then.

Henry nodded curtly.

well.” Henry looked at Charles 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 family and the Larson family. I contributed nothing

as i hate to admit it… you’ve contributed more to Gibson Corporation than I have all these years.” Charles praised Henry reluctantly, averting the latter’s gaze.

really had done more for the company

these years, I’ve given the company everything I’ve got and completely neglected Jo… It’s my fault for feeling so inferior to everyone else that I work so hard to prove myself. I wanted to prove that I can manage Gibson Corporation better than my predecessors… I wanted to show Josie that I can launch the company to greater heights…”

a huge role in the way things

at Henry in disbelief. “I can’t believe he’s telling me all this like we’re having a heart–to–heart,” he

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man like you? I can’t even

unt the

my dad started comparing the both of us, too! I was so sick

but now that I’m leaving the company for good, you’ll finally get

always going to live in your shadow? Charles chuckled and lit up a cigarette, then handed one to Henry. “I’ll give you

watch your back by then because I’ll become

to Samuel

enough, Henry. You still have a long way to go. Learn to cherish your

choked him. Tears

cough.

he could ever move on

right, that’s enough bantering for

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