hapter 637

The snarl on Avery’s face was feral, a mask of wolfish malice that he no longer cared to conceal.

To him, Matthew was a defeated underling, barely worthy of attention.

“So your sudden return is all about revenge against the Chambers family?” Matthew raged, his voice reaching a feverish pitch. “You orchestrated the downfall of Byron and Myra? And now, you’re coming after me? You despicable cur!”

Shaking with fury and on the verge of collapse, he spat out, “I’ll tell Dad! I’ll expose every underhanded deed you’ve done! I’ll show him the treacherous snake you truly are!”

“Bertha’s prison stint? What’s that got to do with me? That was Thaddeus and the Ashbourne family’s doing. And Byron? They conspired to bring him down, not me,” Avery chuckled at Matthew’s panicked expression. “Besides, do you really think you have any credibility left with Dad? He can barely stand the sight of you. Why would he believe your tall tales?”

Avery’s laughter sent a chill down Matthew’s spine.

He had underestimated the black sheep, the outcast of the family who had been sidelined by their father. He thought Avery, without any foundation in the company or Elmaworth, could never pose a threat.

Yet, after fifteen years of stealthy plotting, Avery had returned and ensnared them all in his web, leaving them powerless to fight. back.

When did this once pliable pretty boy turn into a ruthless predator, a shark that devoured his prey whole? Whose powerful coattails was he riding on now?

“Son of a bitch! I’ll cut you down!”

Matthew’s eyes blazed with a furious red as he awung his fist towards Avery’s face. Just then, the conference room door swung open.

“Mr. Avery, Mr. Jeff would like to see you now,” Jeff’s secretary gestured politely.

With a forceful shove that sent Matthew stumbling, Avery lifted his chin in arrogant triumph and sauntered into the office.

The door shut behind him, leaving Matthew to realize he hadn’t tended to his injuries, which left him clutching his head in pain, slumped on the floor.

Inside, Jeff was swiftly downing his nitroglycerin pills at the sight of Avery.

When Jeff tucked the medicine bottle away, Avery began, “Dad, Matthew was just misguided. And those injured folks, they were already out of danger. Who could’ve guessed they wouldn’t make it?”

Avery moved behind Jeff, patting his back in a soothing gesture. “Life is unpredictable, Dad. Don’t beat yourself up. I’ve already sent someone with money to the hospital in Country T to take care of the victims. We’ll do whatever it takes to mitigate the fallout from this disaster.”

“Avery!”

Jeff clung to his arm like a lifeline. “You’ve always been the most capable, the most promising of my children. You have to help me out of this mess. You managed to get that big project in Helgen back on track when no one else could. You’re competent, surely you have a plan?”

A slight smile played on Avery’s lips as he spoke softly, “Dad, you guessed right. I do have a plan.”

“Really? What do you propose?”

“If you want me to pull the Chambers Group out of this fire, I just need one thing from you–make me the CEO of the Chambers Group.”

aback, his heart skipping a beat

the talent to take over, to hold his own

he wasn’t Jeff’s chosen successor.

had cornered him, forcing his hand to choose Avery.

“Fine, I agree!”

resolve. “Solve this debacle, and I’ll convene a board

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Chapter 637

before Jeff. “Dad, we’re both businessmen. We know promises are worthless without action. Make me CEO, and I assure you, all of

gaze darkened, “Does that include

Group has been sabotaged time and again, and Cassius must be behind it. Even if you didn’t ask, I wouldn’t stand by and let the Ashbourne family trample over

him suspiciously. “Evadne is the woman you’ve been clamoring to marry, and

shrugged helplessly. “I’ve always been one to separate personal feelings

shoulder, pressing down with expectation. “Avery, I’m getting old, and Matthew is useless. The

trust, Dad. I won’t let you

I hope you’ll keep our conversation today between us, The less people know of the plan,

the Chambers Group held a board

overwhelming support, Avery crushed Matthew’s hopes

the media followed

a new

he

CEO should have been a grand affair, but considering the current PR storm swirling around the company, not to mention a recent

opted for simplicity.

have

with the reins of Chambers Group firmly in his grasp, he could shape the

to fulfill the tasks

the public fanfare was muted, Harvey went all out at The Velvet Haven, throwing a soiree that could rival a coronation in its opulence and extravagance!

the reins as the CEO of Chambers Group!” Harvey gushed, nearly tripping over his words in

until you become the Chairman,” Avery replied with a sly

eagerly catching the spilled wine in his open mouth, choking and gasping, his face turning tomato–red,

both

The Velvet Haven, everything under the sun played second fiddle

Sir sent a priceless royal vase from the homeland. It’s

face lit up with joy, “When Sir makes a move,

the medicine you requested. He said whether it’s a gift or medicine, once it’s in your hands, it’s yours to do with

gold–rimmed glasses, was inscrutable.

of a city

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