His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 138

Thaddeus stumbled out of the study, pale as a ghost. He felt like his chest was about to cave in.

He realized that Evadne was like a painful scar on his body, one he dared not touch. The slightest touch would send a jolt of pain through him as if his body was about to break

apart.

But what he feared to remember more than Evadne herself was the fact that she once loved him.

Thaddeus had always been a proud man, even as a child. Despite his experiences with hunger and poverty, he never allowed himself to lose his dignity or bow down to anyone. “Mr. Thaddeus,” Gordon rushed up to him, “I have three things to report.”

“Go on.” Thaddeus tried to steady himself, a thin layer of sweat forming on his forehead.

“First, Ms. Acacia is awake but not doing well. She’s been demanding to see you.”

Thaddeus‘ eyes darkened, “And the second?”

“The chairman has found a kick–a** lawyer for Elspeth. She’ll be released tomorrow morning. Word is, her cousin Earl has taken all the blame, and Elspeth is in the clear.” Gordon lowered his voice, sounding disgruntled.

“What’s the lawyer’s name?” Thaddeus frowned.

“Cedric Dempsey.”

Thaddeus inwardly cursed. Frederic was cunning indeed, managing to rope in the famous Cedric.

Gordon stepped closer, “Funny thing is, this Cedric is the brother of Mrs. Abernathy’s male secretary, Jason Dempsey. It turns out that Jason is the baby of the Dempsey family! Hard to believe, huh?”

A flicker of surprise crossed Thaddeus‘ eyes.

Though the Dempsey family wasn’t high society, they held high prestige in the legal field. The patriarch, Dave Dempsey, was a renowned judge known for his fairness. He had three sons. The eldest son Cedric had been a legal consultant for two big companies, never losing a case. The second son, Ivan, was also a strict and fair judge.

As for Jason, the youngest Dempsey, he seemed ordinary on the surface. But a closer look at his impressive resume would leave anyone gobsmacked.

He attended a prestigious law school, and he was the youngest doctoral graduate in law. He could have used his good looks to charm the ladies, but he dedicated himself to studies instead, earning a full scholarship and top grades in all subjects.

content to serve as Evadne’s secretary, acting like a glorified

underestimate the

“It was inevitable that Elspeth would be released. But she can forget about joining the Board of Directors. That

the opposition with one move! Mr. Thaddeus, one way or another, we’ve gained a

him a cold look. “If you admire her so much, why

Gordon was speechless.

victories before but I’ve never seen you this excited. You should remember

say

“What’s the third thing?”

Mrs. Abernathy that night, I found out who he is! You won’t believe

cold

son of the chairman of the Chambers Group, Avery! He’s been living

Avery? The Chambers Group?

a jolt in his

a saying among the business circles that the

billions of a**ets, with a river acting as a boundary. They seemed to keep to their own territories but their rivalry never

had collaborated on several large projects domestically and internationally. The

knew each other from

thought of the way they looked at each other, as if no one else existed. Could it be that

a prestigious family. She’s Emeric’s favorite daughter! Everyone around her is a top–notch talent. Look at Jason, the youngest son of the Dempsey family, he’s only fit to be Mrs. Abernathy’s

glancing at his boss, feeling sorry

Mr. Thaddeus was now the CEO and soon to be the vice–chairman

make him the envy of countless

forehead. He leaned

What exactly was that woman trying to

bridge of his nose, his voice trembling, “Gordon, fetch

Elsewhere.

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11:06

Rolls Royce silently pulled up in front

an unfinished building purchased by the K Group years ago in Wye. It was tucked away in a remote location, but

a dark and damp basement. If anyone

there was no way he would let his little sister face it alone. So, he came along

ma’am.” Two guards standing watch

Evadne asked in a lazy