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.

away from Henry. He had to tell Josie that Henry was

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

sharply. “Like I care about those shares.

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going to let Henry embark on the wrong. path. No amount

the

of that

Are you doubting my ability to start from scratch, or are you worried that I might become your

breathed a sigh of relief. He might not have anything to worry about if those were Henry’s honest thoughts. “Since

and so has her relationship with Samuel. I can’t have her worrying about me, Henry bit

condition?” Charles asked,

someone to take care of

be a prick, but

had willingly given Charles his shares was so that Charles would stop involving Josie in his schemes, and would properly take care of

Jo was

cursed angrily. “Why didn’t you

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

breath to calm himself.

I’m hoping to prove myself by starting

time before he finally nodded and conceded, “Fine, then. I’ll keep

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 the Larson family. I contributed nothing to

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, averting the latter’s gaze.

Henry really had done more for the company than he ever

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

huge role in the way things had turned out between him and Josie.

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

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A perfect man like you?

unt the

you when I was a kid. When I grow up, my dad started comparing the both of us, too! I was so sick of hearing your name that

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

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

to watch your back by

to Samuel

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

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

cough.

he could ever move on

right, that’s enough

of sheer magnanimity, I’ll have a laugh with you and let bygones be bygones.” Charles concluded their conversation with a firm tap on Henry’s