His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel Chapter 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 Elmsworth, 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 swung 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."

Jeff was taken aback, his heart skipping a beat despite the medication.

With Matthew's downfall, he was out of options, except for Avery. And Avery had the talent to take over, to hold his own against the likes of Cassius and Thaddeus.

But he wasn't Jeff's chosen successor.

Circumstances had cornered him, forcing his hand to choose Avery.

"Fine, I agree!"

Jeff clenched his fist, steeling his resolve. "Solve this debacle, and I'll convene a board meeting immediately to elect you the new CEO of the Chambers Group!"

Avery's smile was enigmatic as he took a seat calmly before Jeff. "Dad, we're both businessmen. We know promises are worthless without action. Make me CEO, and I assure you, all of our current troubles will disappear."

Jeff's gaze darkened, "Does that include Cassius?"

Avery didn't flinch. "The Chambers 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 ours."

"Oh?" Jeff eyed him suspiciously. "Evadne is the woman you've been clamoring to marry, and Cassius is her brother. Can you really bring yourself to move against him?"

Avery shrugged helplessly. "I've always been one to separate personal feelings from business."

"Ah, such a clear distinction between business and personal," Jeff responded, satisfied with the answer. He slapped his hand heavily on Avery's shoulder, pressing down with expectation. "Avery, I'm getting old, and Matthew is useless. The future of the Chambers Group rests on you."

"Thank you for your trust, Dad. I won't let you down."

Avery paused, then added in a lowered voice, "Dad, I hope you'll keep our conversation today between us. The less people know of the plan, the higher our chances of success."

Three days later, the Chambers Group held a board meeting.

Led by Jeff, and with overwhelming support, Avery crushed Matthew's hopes and was appointed the new CEO of the Chambers Group.

Simultaneously, the company's official website announced the appointment, and the media followed suit, confirming and publicizing the seismic shift.