His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 624

Chapter 624

Jareth gritted his teeth so hard he could feel the ache in his molars.

Losing his father was the deepest wound in his life. The mere mention of his father’s name could slice

through his heart, and now, his grandfather was using his father’s death as ammunition to hit him

where it hurt most!

All to protect that bitch, Edith!

It was an insult to his father!

“Do you have any idea, Jareth, how your mother reacted when she heard Edith was rushed to the ER?

Fainted on the spot, she did. Good thing the staff caught her, or she might’ve cracked her head open

on the floor. Then you’d be down one dear ol’ ma! I know you’re chummy with Thaddeus and Evadne,

but don’t you forget, you’re a Fairhaven! You’re about to take the reins of the Fairhaven empire, my

successor. At a time like this, you oughta be focusing on company business, not meddling in other

affairs!”

Barry’s steely gaze bore into him. “I’ve heard you’ve already taken your girlfriend to meet the

Abernathys, had a chat with Hamilton and his son.”

Jareth’s heart skipped a beat.

“You’re holding off on arranging a sit-down with Mr. Frederic until after your appointment is official,

aren’t you? Want to have some clout before you formally propose to the Abernathys.”

Seeing Jareth’s color change, Barry knew he had hit the mark and slowly sat back down. “Frederic’s a

tough nut to crack, a real piece of work in Elmsworth’s business circles. You expect him to fully accept Content is © by NôvelDrama.Org.

you as his son-in-law without showing some genuine intent? Right, Jareth?”

Chasel had administered the drug to Chairman Emeric that Avery provided.

The next morning, after an agonizing wait filled with prayers and hope, Emeric gradually came to,

opening his eyes.

“Dad!”

Evadne couldn’t contain her emotions any longer and lunged forward to hug her father tightly!

“Good grief, girl, you’re suffocating me! Thaddeus, what’ve you been feeding her?”

Emeric patted his daughter’s back while he complained, but his heart swelled with warmth and joy, “I’ve

just come back from the brink and here you are, trying to send me back again.”

“Don’t talk that way, Dad!” Evadne held on even tighter, her eyes brimming with tears.

Noxone ofahat talk about the brink. You were just sleeping, that’s all.”

Enterieric signed weakly, a faint smile on his lips. “Evadne, I know my own body, how it’s

oltintingpupom getting old, truly old. Used to think I could hold up the sky, but here I am,

aithlowobetafore my time.”

ears pricketed Evadne’s eyes, and her voice caught in her throat.

Evadne,kve na usused you all some trouble, scared you, didn’t I?” Emeric’s gentle touch. oothed

herenirair as his moist eyes took in his children.

Dad, youte receveveringsasto You’re gonna be fine,” Cassius said as he approached the ed,

musteringragsnstaile.

veryone moddedetyinving to keep the mood light.

Don’t sugarcocbittforforerte.”

meric chuckledet.obbat gbyourarothers, eyes all puffy like baboons’ behinds. Can’t even retend, can

you? It’s all alrittetemon your faces.

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haddeus, being an outsided etcstood quietly by the door, exchanging awkward glances with Ivis. They

were both silerierEIVESvis why don’t you go in?” Thaddeus eventually broke the ilence.

Why should I?” Elvis crassed tushas raises and raised an eyebrow in response.

Your family’s all by Chairman Entericks cdside.

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what?t?”

haddeus looked at his defiant expressionicamartoship tips curved slightly. No matter ough Elvis played

it, the reddened comers of bisnis eyes gave away his concern for

hairman Emeric.

Elvis!”

frantic call cut through the air, Bennett hadausbedeacaciofrom Azeroth City overnight, not ven

bothering to change out of his uniform!m!

Benneti! Elvis’ eyes lit up, and he hurried forward.rd.

How is Dad?” Bennett’s eyes were bloodshot from womyntysusilally so decisive, he now ppeared

cautious and concerned.

Mistface softened, a rare sight as he patted Bennett’s shoutedeReRelax, Emeric’s awake.”

Soad, good. I’ll go see Dad.”

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tall, proud figure. His expression darkened.

“What’s he doing here?”

Thaddeus’ throat felt tight, his long lashes trembling slightly.

Elvis scratched his head, showing his teeth in a half-grin, “Well, if he’s not here, who is? Just following

his wife’s lead.”

“Following his wife’s lead?”

Bennett’s tone was icy, “You’ve let him win you over that easily?”

‘Bennett.”

“No matter how he tries to make up for it now, it’s too late. What he’s done to my sister isn’t just harm in

my eyes, it’s an unforgivable sin!”

Bennett’s eyes blazed, his gaze sharp as a blade pointed at Thaddeus’ vitals, “I will never forget the

pain my sister went through because of him, how her child… because of this worthless man, never took

a breath.”

With that, Bennett strode into the room and slammed the door shut.

Thaddeus stood frozen, lips parted, a tumult of emotions lodged in his throat, his eyes nearly bleeding

with unshed tears.

“Thaddeus, you possessed or something?”

Elvis snapped his fingers in front of Thaddeus’ face, jolting him. Thaddeus lowered his

head.

“Sorry.”

“Look at you, all mopey and wilted. Makes me want to zap some sense into you!”

Elvis, with the exasperation of a coach whose star player had just missed an easy shot, thumped a fist

against Thaddeus’ chest-a solid hit, but the man didn’t flinch. “If I were you, I’d stick to Evadne like

white on rice. I’d be the gum on her shoe, the shadow she can’t shake. I’d make her dad eat crow until

he saw me in a new light! You’re folding just because you got a little pushback? Where’s that relentless

Thaddeus spirit, the tenacity of a bulldog?”

Thaddeus swallowed hard, “I’m sticking, alright. For Evadne, I’ll be thicker-skinned than

Avery.”

Elvis nodded, satisfied, with a look that said, “Man, you’ve got potential.”

“I just…”

“It’s water under the bridge.”

Elvis cut him off, shaking his head, “Who Evadne loves, her happiness-it’s not our place to judge. We’re

here to support her, not dictate her choices. If she’s moved on, we have even less right to interfere.

Bennett’s always played by his own rules-stubborn to the core, never heeds advice. Not me, not

Cassius, not even all of us combined can sway him. Thaddeus, brace yourself for the possibility he

may never forgive you. Life can’t be perfect, but if Emeric and the rest of the clan are warming up to

you, that’s as good as it gets.”

Thaddeus’ gaze lingered on the spirited glint in Elvis’ eye, warmth flooding his chest.

He respected all of Evadne’s brothers, but Elvis, he felt a kinship, a sense of camaraderie, like reuniting

with a long-lost friend.

“Whoa, there! Emeric! My dear, dear brother!”

The sound of hurried, chaotic footsteps came storming down the hallway.

At the forefront, with a face as grim as a funeral, was none other than Bevis,.

And trailing behind him was a cadre of top shareholders from the K Group!

Seeing this, both Thaddeus and Elvis’ expressions turned grim.

Chairman Emeric had just come to, and Bevis’ immediate visit meant there were spies in the hospital,

keeping tabs on every move.

His grand entrance, feigning concern for Chairman Emeric, was really about spreading the word of

Emeric’s illness, pressuring him, and sowing discord. It was a chance for him to stir the pot at K and

make a killing.

Elvis wasn’t a business shark, so he might not see the full picture right away.

But Thaddeus read Bevis like a book-the man’s ulterior motives as clear as day, abacus beads

furiously clicking in his face.

The group made it to the hospital room door.

Elvis didn’t recognize any of the shareholders except for Bevis.

But Thaddeus, the CEO of the Abernathy Group, was a figure known far and wide.

When Bevis saw the imposing Mr. Abernathy standing there like a chiseled statue, his heart skipped a

beat.

But then he thought of Thaddeus’ connection to Evadne, then he spread a smile and extended his right

hand.

“Ha! Mr. Abernathy, it’s been too long. I knew you’d show up when the Ashbourne family needed you

most. After all, we’re practically family now!”

His words, a thinly-veiled attempt to cozy up to Thaddeus in front of the shareholders, were meant to

boost his own status.

Elvis rolled his eyes dramatically and spat in disdain.

Bevis was left speechless.

Thaddeus’ eyes narrowed, a chill in his gaze, “Excuse me, who are you?”

The crowd was stunned.

Bevis froze, his face a mix of embarrassment and stiffness.

A few words, minimal force, maximum insult.

“Common courtesy says you ought to introduce yourself before expecting a handshake.”

Thaddeus tilted his head, his eyes cold as ice, “Also, you keep saying ‘our Ashbourne family.’ Well, Ms.

Ashbourne is my beloved, and I’m well-acquainted with every member of the Ashbourne family. Yet, I

don’t recall ever seeing you. Elvis, do you know this man?”

Elvis blinked, “Nope, never seen him.”

Bevis nearly choked on his frustration!

But he knew better than to mess with Emeric’s sons, so he forced a laugh, “Elvis, you’re as sharp-

witted as ever.”

Then, thick-skinned as ever, he turned back to Thaddeus with a grin, “Mr. Abernathy, you really forget

your old acquaintances, don’t you? We’ve crossed paths more than once. But indeed, I was

presumptuous. I should have introduced myself.”

“This is Mr. Bevis Ashbourne, the younger brother of Chairman Emeric and the current Executive

Director of the K Group,” piped up a sycophant eager to ease his boss’s discomfort.

“Oh, you’re the Director Ashbourne with no eye for investment.”

Thaddeus’ lips curled slightly, a condescending chill in his tone, “How’s that going for you? Managed to

recover the five million you lost?”