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

you know as well as I do what’s at stake here. If others were to find out about this, then don’t even think about

I care

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was not going to let Henry embark on the wrong.

the

that

ability to start from scratch, or are you worried that I might become

anything to worry about if those were Henry’s honest thoughts. “Since young, you’ve always been the sort to torture yourself for the

a word of this to Josie. Her condition just got better, and so has her relationship with Samuel. I can’t have her worrying about me,

condition?” Charles asked, frowning.

round of treatment and she needs someone to take care of

a prick, but he was kind to Josie.

so that Charles would stop involving Josie

Jo was sick?”

angrily. “Why

only found out after the fact…”

breath to calm himself. “You’re the

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

for a long time before he finally nodded and conceded, “Fine, then. I’ll keep this from

Henry nodded curtly.

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.

of the reins if you weren’t capable. As much as i hate to admit it… you’ve contributed more to Gibson Corporation than I have all these years.” Charles praised Henry reluctantly,

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

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

played a huge role in the way things

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

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like you? I can’t

unt the

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

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

Are you trying to say 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

heartily. “You might want to watch your back by then because I’ll become your

lost Josie to Samuel because

You still have a long way

long drag of his cigarette, and the smoke nearly choked him. Tears sprang

cough.

could ever move on from Josie.

enough bantering for a

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