Chapter 247

A powerful retort from Evadne made Cedric feel as though his mask of pretense was ripped off, exposing the shameful title of an ungrateful man hovering over his

head

Evadne thought, “Wishing to distance yourself from the Ashbournes, are you? Alright. But I will make sure to stir the pot. Your secrets hidden in the dark, I’ll drag them out into the light!”

Cedric’s lips tightened, his face still adorned with a smile, but his gaze on Evadne held no trace of mirth.

Instead, it held an icy chill.

Was this the woman Jason was head over heels in love with? Pampered, arrogant, sharp–tongued!

To bring such a troublesome woman into the Dempsey household would only cause chaos. Peaceful days would be a thing of the past!

The atmosphere became tense and awkward.

Frederic thought Evadne was nothing short of a disaster. Every time she appeared, a storm was sure to follow!

Cedric’s abilities as a lawyer were undisputed, and Frederic had always wanted him on his side. But he didn’t know about this connection between him and the Ashboumes, which made him uncomfortable.

“So, Mr. Cedric has a hidden past with the Ashbourne family.”

Thaddeus’s words were directed at Cedric, but his deep gaze never left Evadne, “So, it appears that Ms. Evadne is the daughter of your family’s benefactor. Is this how you repay her kindness, Mr. Cedric?”

Evadne frowned, countering his words.

Was he defending her? Taking sides with her, an outsider, in front of his own family?

When they were married, he never stood up for her. Was he now playing the good guy?

Absolutely not!

Upon hearing this, Hamilton frowned more seriously.

words, are you suggesting that because the Dempseys have received kindness from the Ashbournes, I should give

mocked. He replied, his smile strained, “I am a professional lawyer. In my eyes, there are only two types of people: clients and non–clients. Miss Glynnis is my client, and I am bound to serve her to the best of my abilities. This is unquestionable, isn’t it? If you were to hire me to represent you in court, I would fulfill my duty just the

expression,

not hire you,

in mock fear, “Such a powerful lawyer like you is a double–edged sword. Today you help me fight

me tomorrow?”

she continued, “After all, you don’t even show courtesy to your own father’s lifesaver. What am I in your eyes? When you switch sides, wouldn’t you ruthlessly go after me? I dare not to hire a lawyer tike

on par with Acacia at her

face, Thaddeus couldn’t

uncomfortably, anger flaring in his

Evadne in her own territory,

words, even Cedric was defeated. She dared not provoke

“Grandpa!”

hand of Hamilton, her eyes full of concern. She seemed closer to Hamilton than his own granddaughter, Glynnis, “Did you call me over because you’re not feeling

worry, child.

hand, looking into her

sigh of relief, “That’s

nothing serious. Firstly, I missed you. I wanted to see you. Secondly I wanted to ask about the issue between you and Glynnis. What exactly

are both my precious granddaughters. I

to stand

her, a

to Hamilton, she couldn’t

was a villain, always stabbing her

much during those

on her words, “They interrogated her around the clock, threatening and scolding her, not

pitiful expression

not as outstanding as Evadne, nor did she visit him as frequently as Evadne

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his real granddaughter. As an old man,

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