His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 700

Matthew casually lifted his wine glass, a lazy glint dancing in his eyes. “What’s the news? Tell me about it.”

“Barry’s getting on in years, wants to step back and has already designated Jareth as his successor. He will be taking over as the President of the Fairhaven Group and Vice–Chairman of the Board. The news has spread throughout the Fairhaven Group. After next week’s board meeting, Jareth’s officially take office.”

“Is that supposed to be news? Everyone in our circle knows that.” Avery scoffed.

“At this critical time, the Fairhaven Group’s internal strife is fierce. After the death of the Fairhaven family’s eldest son, Gary, as Barry Fairhaven’s only son left, didn’t inherit the leadership. Watching the younger generation step over his head, stirring things, I bet his current hostility is even more intense than that of a ghost!”

“What’s the use then? It’s just impotent rage. If Gary truly had capability, he would have secured his inheritance right when Jareth’s father passed. How could he wait until now to be overtaken by his junior?”

Avery’s gaze sharpened suddenly, turning suspiciously to Harvey. “You didn’t come all this way just to tell me about this nonsense, did you? What else have you found out?”

“I heard that Gary and Jareth’s sister, Edith, have grown quite close. They’ve formed an alliance in the shadows, planning to take down Jareth together.”

Harvey’s expression was dark and brooding. “Why don’t you as well intervene at this time, lend them a hand, and give that lad Jareth a taste of difficulty! If it succeeds, you can take credit. If it fails, Gary and Edith will shoulder the blame, and you’ll be as untouchable as ever.”

Avery was astute and naturally understood his meaning.

Truth be told, whether the Fairhaven Group fares well or not didn’t concern him much.

Among the four major families, the Fairhaven Group was only in fourth place. His real competitors in Elmsworth were the Abernathy Group; the Fairhavens didn’t even register.

But he was still compelled to act against Jareth, simply because Jareth was Thaddeus‘ one and only, best friend!

Only by striking Jareth could Thaddeus truly feel the sting.

And only Thaddeus‘ pain could bring him joy.

“Harvey, you’re getting more and more attuned to my thinking.”

Avery adjusted his gold–rimmed glasses and picked up his phone, dialing Edith’s number.

Emeric’s condition was stabilizing by the day, but the Ashbourne family couldn’t set their mind at ease. They took turns by his side watching over him every day, tending to him with great care that they managed to feed the handsome old man until he gained an extra ten pounds.

Despite his increasing girth, Emeric could say, without exaggeration.

These past weeks had been his happiest in nearly two decades since his wife’s passing.

He didn’t want his children to hover around him out of obligation; he just wanted to see them often.

Especially Evadne.

It was as if he was making up for the years of lost father–daughter time, Emeric, despite his age, started being somewhat petulant, insisting on seeing Evadne daily, being quite difficult to deal with.

Tonight, Evadne and her husband Thaddeus were dining with Emeric in his bedroom. She picked up a rib and held it to his mouth.

Here, Emeric, open wide.”

Emeric smiled beamingly, just as he was about to open his mouth, Evadne added, “Try some Thaddeus‘ cooking.”

Instantly, Emeric’s mouth closed, losing his appetite instantly.

Thaddeus fidgeted and uneasy, his lips pressed tightly together, the

the rib in like

always siding with him! Are you trying to choke me?” Emeric chewed the meat in his mouth with a sullen

young man’s culinary skills

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never tried to flatter or deal cursorily with his daughter; his sincerity was evident

knock at the door.

entered–it

“Dad.”

feeling today?” Chasel asked warmly,

“Why so formal all of a sudden? Not calling me

both looked shocked!

神町

down to the base of his neck at this jest, and his lowered, long lashes betrayed a sense

his heart. He directly took his partner’s nervously sweating hand

eyes crinkled with a smile, watching

was nothing like love to transform

once stoic Cassius was now protectively standing

an inscrutable expression, his gaze gradually resting on their intertwined hands, his

your fingernails? Why are they so

for nuts. I went out last night to get some chestnuts tonight and have been peeling

his face blushing in an adorable manner.

nervous; after all, Cassius held a status of high regard, and his hands, which once commanded great power. Now, they were reduced to cracking nuts for him. What parent would be pleased by

was worrying if

blinked,

a look of silent

laugh, “Dad, can’t you just wish me

it was clear to

Chase into

conversations, Emeric was coaxed by

We’ll be leaving in a few

best sanatorium over there and arranged everything. Chase has also secured consultations with two

eyes filled with thanks, but even more so

look so melancholy? Could it be that you can’t let go of all this? But money’s not worth a thing without

this, it’s that I can’t let go

tapped Evadne’s forehead affectionately. “Once I leave, I don’t know how long the treatment will rake. I’ve just gotten used to the familiarity and warmth you bring, much like a security blanket, now you’re asking me

surged in Evadne’s heart,

moved behind her, his broad palm gently soothing her slender back.

with her father either. She always acted tough, never liking to speak sentimental or

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know about the K Group. By the end of the month at the latest, she’ll be ready to take the reins,”

nodded solemnly and then took his daughter’s hand in his, “Girl, can

no one can,” Evadne huffed proudly, full of

or wildly, heedless of consequences. Also, don’t try to shoulder everything on your own in

What’s this about taking bullets for me!”