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.

He had to tell Josie

to find out about this, then

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

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

the

that

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

not have anything to worry about if those were Henry’s honest thoughts. “Since young, you’ve

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

Charles

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

be a prick, but he was

reason Henry had willingly given Charles his shares was so that Charles would stop involving Josie in his schemes,

Jo was

cursed angrily. “Why didn’t you tell me.

the fact…” Henry confessed, his smile still

a deep breath to calm himself. “You’re the

why I’m hoping to prove myself by starting

he finally nodded 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 family and the

of the reins if you weren’t capable. As much as i hate to admit it… you’ve contributed more to Gibson

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

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

way things had

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

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perfect man like you? I

unt the

comparing the both of us, too! I was so sick of hearing

smiled. “Bemoan about how I always outshine you if you want, but now that I’m leaving the company

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 if you fall, you’d

want to watch your back

lost Josie to Samuel because

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

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

cough.

not think he could ever move on

right, that’s 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 with a firm tap on Henry’s shoulder.