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.

Ms. Evadne, by your words, are you suggesting that because the Dempseys have received kindness from the Ashbournes, I should give up my

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 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

Cedric’s smug expression,

I dare not hire you,

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

me tomorrow?”

father’s lifesaver. What am I in your eyes? When you switch sides, wouldn’t you ruthlessly go after me? I dare not to

Acacia at her

face, Thaddeus couldn’t

coughed uncomfortably, anger

own territory,

defeated. She dared not provoke Evadne any further, hiding behind Elspeth like

“Grandpa!”

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

child. I’m

into her clear eyes, “I’m okay.

breathed a sigh

I wanted to see you. Secondly I wanted to ask about the issue

I hope you both are well. All this drama makes me feel

Evadne understood. Hamilton was trying to stand up for his

sadness washed over her, a lump formed in

how good she was to Hamilton, she couldn’t compete

granddaughter was a villain, always stabbing her

so much during those two days in the police

clock, threatening and scolding her,

look haggard, her pitiful expression only added to

pampered since childhood, was not as outstanding as Evadne, nor did she visit him

  1. up.

was his real granddaughter. As an old man, he hoped for a harmonious family and a peaceful

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