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.

are you suggesting that because the Dempseys have received kindness from the Ashbournes,

would not allow himself to be 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

expression, his eyes

hire you,

is a double–edged sword. Today you help me fight others, but will you turn around

me tomorrow?”

lifesaver. What am I in

Acacia at her

Evadne’s innocent yet cunning face, Thaddeus

uncomfortably, anger flaring

territory,

Cedric was defeated. She dared not provoke Evadne any

“Grandpa!”

She seemed closer to Hamilton than his own granddaughter, Glynnis, “Did you call me over

worry, child.

gently patted her hand, looking into her clear eyes, “I’m okay.

sigh of

you. I wanted to see you. Secondly I wanted to ask about the issue between you and Glynnis. What exactly happened? Why is

spoke solemnly, “You and Glynnis are both my precious granddaughters. I hope you both are well.

to stand up for his

over her, a lump formed

Hamilton, she couldn’t compete with his real

a villain,

Glynnis was suffering so much during

the sobbing Glynnis, choking on her words, “They interrogated her around the clock, threatening and scolding her, not allowing her

did look haggard, her pitiful expression only

whom he had pampered since childhood, was not as outstanding as Evadne, nor did she visit him as frequently as Evadne did after she

  1. up.

real granddaughter. As an old man,

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