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.

stubborn, huh?” Charles turned away from Henry. He had to tell Josie that Henry was behaving oddly.

others were to find out about this, then don’t even think about

and inhaled sharply. “Like I care about those

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not going to let Henry embark on the wrong. path. No

the

of that

never belonged to me, anyway. Are you doubting my ability to start from scratch, or are you worried that I might become your top rival in

if those were Henry’s honest thoughts.

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

Charles asked,

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

might be a prick, but he was kind

was so that Charles would stop involving Josie in his schemes, and

was sick?”

“Why

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

breath to calm

why I’m hoping to prove myself by starting

and conceded, “Fine, then.

Henry nodded curtly.

believe you’ll run it 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

true. You wouldn’t have been in charge of the reins if you weren’t capable. As much as i hate to admit it… you’ve

wanted, but Henry really had done more for the company than he ever could.

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

played a huge role in the way things had

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

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A perfect man like you? I

unt the

you when I was a kid. When I grow up, my dad started comparing the both of us,

want, but now that I’m leaving the company for good, you’ll finally get the recognition you deserve.”

do you mean? 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

watch your back by then because I’ll

lost Josie to Samuel because you

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

nearly choked him. Tears sprang to his eyes

cough.

think he could

enough

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