His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire? novel Chapter 246

Thaddeus delivered his statement with a thunderous voice, then strode off, leaving the room with his head held high.

Cedric remained motionless where he stood, his body flushed with a cold sting of embarrassment.

Born into a prominent family of lawyers, he was always held in high regard by his parents and adored by his younger siblings. He was well respected among the legal fraternity of Elmswort.

Even the wealthiest tycoons would make concessions just to have him handle their cases.

When had he ever experienced such humiliation?

Wait a minute.

Cedric scowled, turning to look at Thaddeus' retreating figure.

What was the nature of his relationship with Evadne? And why was Thaddeus, a man known for his reserved nature, so enraged on her behalf?

He knew Evadne, the Ashbourne family's precious gem. She was a woman of celestial beauty, set high above the common folk. She had the world at her fingertips, yet she barely paid any mind to the average man.

There was only one possibility. Thaddeus, the illegitimate child, was infatuated with the Ashbourne family's precious gem!

Even if he was handsome and cunning, so what?

His mother had never been given any social standing, and his prestigious position as CEO was simply a handout from the Abernathy Group's heir!

"Being in the palace doesn’t make you the king, Thaddeus. Just because you dress in royal robes doesn’t mean you're the emperor! Do you really think you, with your lowly birth, are fit to pursue the Ashbourne family's gem? Dream on!"

With a cold glance, Cedric walked into the mansion.

Seeing Thaddeus and Cedric entering one after the other, everyone was taken aback.

"Dad, Cedric is a talented attorney. Without him, Glynnis wouldn't have walked free so easily. He did a great job."

Frederic enthusiastically introduced Cedric to his father, "So I'm planning to hire him as the head of the legal department for the Abernathy group. What do you think?"

"Mr. Frederic, it's an honor to meet you. I've heard a lot about you." Cedric greeted Hamilton with a polite smile.

"Cedric, are you Dave's eldest son?" Hamilton scrutinized him with a stern gaze.

"Yes, my father is indeed Dave Dempsey."

Pride and joy were evident on Cedric's face. "Does this mean you and my father are old acquaintances?"

Thaddeus watched their interaction from the side, his expression dark and brooding.

He held a strong distaste for Cedric, who reeked of hypocrisy. However, it seemed that his grandfather might have some history with Cedric's father.

"Of course, I know him," Hamilton replied with an ambiguous smile. "Back in the day, your father was the one who presided over Felix's case. He was fair and impartial, sentencing him to four years."

Everyone gasped in surprise!

Cedric's face paled instantly, his forced smile faltering.

For a moment, Frederic's face darkened as a painful memory resurfaced.

This subtle change in expression didn't escape Thaddeus's notice.

"Mr. Hamilton, my father may be highly competent, but he's also rather rigid. I apologize for his actions back then."

Cedric hadn't expected the conversation to take such a turn. Seeing Hamilton's stern demeanor, he quickly bowed and apologized.

"Interesting," Hamilton raised an eyebrow. "What did your father do wrong? Why are you apologizing for him?"

Cedric was taken aback, his face stiffening.

"Isn't being fair and impartial the basic professional ethic of a lawyer? By apologizing for him, are you implying that he was wrong to have done so?"

"Mr. Hamilton, you've misunderstood. I didn't mean that." Cedric laughed awkwardly.

"You're quite well-known yourself. You are famous for only representing the rich and famous. From celebrities to tycoons, many have had dealings with you."