His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 593

The young couple, Nydia and Jason, didn’t dare to delay. They hustled to the hospital with all the speed

they could muster.

As Nydia gripped Jason’s hand, they reached the hospital room door only to hear the unmistakable

shouting of Cedric, the proverbial old dog that just couldn’t learn new tricks. His voice boomed through

the walls, mingled with Mrs. Dempsey’s sobs.

“Dad! Mom! I have hit rock bottom, all because of Jason, the backstabber! He’s supposed to be part of

the Dempseys, my own flesh and blood! Did you see what he pulled off in court? That’s no way to treat

family! He’s in cahoots with the Ashbournes, playing right into their hands! And he’s thrown me, his

own brother, under the bus! I’m telling you, he’s gonna be the death of me do you hear?”

Cedric was swearing like a sailor, his voice sharp and grating, barely recognizable as the once–

glamorous Lawyer Cedric,

A silent rage ignited within Jason, his jaw clenching so tightly his knuckles turned white.

Nydia heard every word, her gaze burning into Jason’s reddened eyes as she shook her head slightly,

urging him to keep his cool.

“Dad! You’ve slaved away for the Ashbourne family all your life, and now they’re using your precious

son like a pack mule! They’re manipulating him with their illegitimate daughter, leading him by the nose

and stirring up trouble in our family!”

Cedric’s voice was shrill and uncontrolled with anger. “After you stepped down, I brought the Dempseys

back from the brink. And now, Thaddeus and Evadne have ruined everything! And that fool Jason still

can’t see the forest for the trees, shamelessly cozying up to the Ashbournes. That girl’s just playing him

until she can climb higher and kick him to the curb! He doesn’t even see it he’s not in her league! How

could he ever match up to an Ashbourne?”

His words were a barrage of insults, tearing Nydia’s tender heart to shreds, a thousand pains entwined

with a profound sense of injustice, making her feel small and useless.

Jason’s family, an unending source of conflict, and she was at the heart of it.

Had she really been such a curse on his otherwise tranquil life? She felt so inadequate.

“That son of a gun!” Jason could stand it no longer. With an intense fury, he burst through the door!

Though both sons of the same parents, Cedric had always been jealous of his charming, intelligent

younger brother, and had never missed an opportunity to put him down.

Anything Jason said, Cedric contradicted; any ambition Jason had, Cedric opposed, always mocking

and belittling him. He cloaked his bullying in the guise of brotherly concern, but it was nothing short of

emotional tyranny.

For years, Jason had borne it for the sake of familial blood and to spare his parents worry.

But now Cedric dared to insult the woman he loved. If he held back now, what kind of man would he

be?

“Jason! Don’t…” Nydia’s heart clenched, but it was too late to stop him.

The heavy thud of the door swinging open shocked everyone in the Dempsey family!

It was a wake–up call, a jolt to the system that made headaches and tears vanish in an instant.

“Cedric! Shut your damn mouth!”

Jason glared at his brother’s ridiculous, bandaged head, which resembled a garlic bulb, but his eyes

were devoid of humor, only a tumultuous anger, “If you dare speak against Nydia again, your head will

suffer more than just a concussion. Mark my words!”

“Did I say anything wrong?” Cedric’s lip quivered, and he looked desperately to his father for protection.

At over thirty years old, still running to daddy for help – a sight that would make anyone laugh out loud!

“Nydia and I love each other truly, and your accusations are nothing but slander and lies!”

Jason’s voice was firm and filled with righteous indignation, echoing as if they were back in a courtroom

in fierce debate, “Everything I’ve done has been out of my own free will, no one forced or coerced me! I

stand with Miss Evadne and Mr. Thaddeus because they speak up for the less fortunate, they have

integrity and walk the path of righteousness! Unlike you, with your self–serving ways, contributing to

injustice! You brought this upon yourself, reaping the consequences of your misdeeds!”

“Dad! Mom! Listen to what he’s saying..”

Cedric’s bravado deflated in front of Jason, and he turned to play the victim to their parents, trying to

whitewash his own actions and pressure Jason, “Jason, I know you want to impress your girlfriend, and

I know you’re trying to curry favor with the your own family! I’m your brother, from the same womb. How

can you forsake brotherly love for Ashbournes. But you can’t betre a woman?”

The blatant quarrel reached Nydia’s ears as she stood outside, feeling an icy chill spread throughout

her b*dy.

Hearing about being used and played, Mrs. Dempsey was overcome, her face turning pale as she

clutched her chest, struggling to breathe. “What sins have we committed to deserve such misfortune?”

Cedric tried to comfort his mother while continuing to drive a wedge, playing the victim, “Jason, I

understand you want to please your girlfriend, and I know you want to win over the Ashbournes. But at

what cost to your own brother? I’m your brother, your own kin. How can you turn your back on family

for the sake of a woman?”

Jason’s chest was burning with rage, the kind of fire that crackles and pops. He was just about to

speak when Dave, who had kept a stoic silence until now, suddenly said,

“Jason, is Ms. Ashbourne right outside the door? She’s Chairman Emeric’s daughter, a distinguished

guest indeed. It’s not right to keep a lady waiting. Invite her in, will you?”

“Dave!” Mrs. Dempsey’s brow furrowed, her displeasure clear as day.

Jason knew all too well that his parents didn’t take to Nydia. Despite their lengthy relationship, his folks

had never once expressed a wish to meet her.

But now, his father was giving in, and how could Jason not be overjoyed?

He dashed outside, took Nydia’s trembling hand with a smile of pure bliss, and ushered her in, radiant

with joy. He felt like Jay Gatsby finally winning the heart of his beloved Daisy.

Dave’s gaze was fixed on Jason, his frown deepening.

His son was clearly wrapped around Ms. Nydia’s little finger. As a man, he couldn’t miss the thick, hot

love in Jason’s eyes.

“Mr. Dempsey, Mrs. Dempsey, how do you do?” Nydia said, releasing Jason’s hand and curtsying with

grace and composure, her demeanor demure and well–mannered. It was apparent she was well–bred,

raised excellently by Chairman Emeric and Mrs. Myra. The speech Dave had prepared seemed to stick

in his throat upon seeing Nydia. It felt almost too cruel, whatever he might say, to this porcelain–doll–

like beauty.

“Mrs. Dempsey, how are you feeling? Any better?” Nydia suppressed her sadness and mustered the

brightest of smiles, her voice a soft whisper, ingratiating, “I heard you were ill, and Jason came right

over to see you. It shows how much he cares. If you don’t mind, I’d like to take care of you for the next

few days. Whatever you crave, be it soup, a cooked meal, or even pastries, I can manage.”

Jason watched, his heart swelling with a sour ache, and he pulled her closer, his embrace tightening.

He was in anguish.

Anguished that she was bending over backward to please his family, all to leave a good impression.

She was his precious gem, and yet, at this moment, he felt like he was demeaning her.

Mrs. Dempsey, initially flattered by the attentions of the Ashbourne heiress, now saw her son’s affection

for this girl as nothing more than a ploy to win hearts and seduce her son, not genuine at all!

The next second, Mrs. Dempsey scoffed, “Oh, Ms. Nydia, no need to trouble yourself. My son has hired

a professional caregiver for me. You, with your delicate upbringing, unused to menial tasks, attending

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Nydia’s breath hitched, her lips trembling, her cheeks flushing with humiliation.

“Mom! Nydia means well. Even if you don’t appreciate it, you shouldn’t say such hurtful things!” Jason’s

brow lifted in defense, his grip on Nydia’s waist tightening.

“What did I say? What have I done? Don’t I even have the right to speak anymore?”

Mrs. Dempsey’s eyes reddened with anger, and she struck the bed in frustration, “She hasn’t even fully

stepped into our family, and you’ve already cast aside the mother who bore and raised you?”

“Mom. Please, don’t get upset, you’ve just been through a lot!” Cedric consoled, patting her back,

playing the dutiful son.

Dave sat on the couch, witnessing his wife’s tirade against Nydia. He opened his mouth several times,

hesitating, but he didn’t intervene.

Mrs. Dempsey clutched her chest, her gaze cutting across Nydia’s delicate complexion like a blade,

“Ms. Nydia, there are things ! meant to discuss with you in private, but since you’re here today, I’ll be

blunt. I do not approve of you and Jason being together.”

Nydia stood rigidly, her slender back straight as an arrow, feeling as though struck by lightning,

overwhelmed by an immense sense of humiliation.

“Mom!” Jason’s voice was hoarse with emotion.

“I may have three sons, but Jason is the apple of my eye, my most cherished. In choosing a future

daughter–in–law, I don’t ask for a superior lineage or a powerful background. I just want an honest,

kind, and simple girl. With her, I can let my guard down, not worry about him being used or

manipulated. I won’t have to feel inferior in her family’s presence or be treated like a servant without

dignity.”

“Enough! Don’t say another word!”

Jason couldn’t bear it any longer. He grabbed Nydia’s cold hand, intending to leave, “Nydia, don’t listen

to her, come with me!” But no matter how hard he pulled, she wouldn’t budge.

Mrs. Dempsey didn’t stop, continuing with her cruel words, “In your world, Jason is just a subordinate, a

tool for obedience. But to me, he is a treasure of the Dempsey family! Let’s just admit that the

Dempsey family is out of your league, Ms. Nydia. Please, let go of my son, will you?”