His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire? novel 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 Ashbournes, 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.

"Well, Ms. Evadne, by your words, are you suggesting that because the Dempseys have received kindness from the Ashbournes, I should give up my career as a lawyer?"

Cedric 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 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 the same. This has nothing to do with whether I repay kindness or not."

As Thaddeus watched Cedric's smug expression, his eyes darkened, his fists clenched.

"Oh, I dare not hire you, Mr. Cedric!"

Evadne waved her hands in mock fear, "Such a powerful lawyer like you is a double-edged sword. Today you help me fight others, but will you turn around and fight me tomorrow?"

Touching her own cheek, she continued, "After all, you don't even show courtesy to your own father's lifesaver. What am I in your eyes? When you switch sides, wouldn't you ruthlessly go after me? I dare not to hire a lawyer like you."

She was on par with Acacia at her peak, wasn't she?

Watching Evadne's innocent yet cunning face, Thaddeus couldn't help but smile.

Cedric coughed uncomfortably, anger flaring in his chest.

Glynnis had planned to mock Evadne in her own territory, taking advantage of Jim's presence to vent her anger.

But after Evadne's fiery words, even Cedric was defeated. She dared not provoke Evadne any further, hiding behind Elspeth like a timid turtle.

"Grandpa!"

Evadne took the frail hand of 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 well?"