Chapter 210

Evadne, with her damp hair still unwrapped from a quick shower, donned her cashmere coat over her rok.

the hotel in a flash.

On the way, she did something out of ordinary and called her ex-husband, Thaddeus.

and jumped into her Bugatti, heading towards

At that moment, Thaddeus was on a business trip to WillowBrook City, a hundred kilometers away from Elmsworth.

The Abernathy Group had purchased a plot of land on the outskirts for a spa resort, which was now under construction.

Thaddeus and Gordon, both wearing yellow safety helmets, had come to the construction site to inspect the progress, led by the project manager. As Gordon held the flashlight for him to check the blueprints, Thaddeus’s phone rang.

Annoyed, Thaddeus scowled and pulled out his phone.

On the screen, Evadne’s name glowed like a gold-rimmed jewel in the night.

Thaddeus’ breath hitched, his heart pounding. His hand trembled slightly as he held the phone.

“It’s Mrs. Abernathy” exclaimed Gordon, excitement painted across his face.

“know, stop making a fuss. Thaddeus feigned calmness, about to answer the call.

However, his fingers, stiff from the cold and his nervousness, slipped.

Incredibly, he just hung up the call!

“Mr. Thaddeus! How could you hang up on Mrs. Abernathy? She wouldn’t call you for no reason. What if something happened?!” Gordon’s voice echoed in the silent night

Thaddeus was also a bit flustered, cursing his clumsy hands for failing him at such a crucial time!

But luckily, Evadne called back right away.

“Hello” This time he didn’t mishandle the call, his voice slightly hoarse.

“Well, you picked up.” Evadne’s voice was pleasant, but her tone was sarcastic.

“You called. Of course I would answer.” Thaddeus responded sincerely.

“Mr. Thaddeus, you don’t have to sweet talk. We were married for three years. I know what kind of person you are. This isn’t the first time you hung up on me.” Evadne’s laugh was cold and bitter.

Thaddeus was confused, “When did I hang up on you? I never did that”

“Fine. I’m not here to rehash old grievances.”

Evadne’s voice was cold and distant, “I’m here to tell you to make some time in the next few days to deal with Jareth’s mess!”

he upset you?” Thaddeus’s expression turned

the cemetery! It’s about Marilla!”

“Jareth got Marilla drunk, took her to my hotel, and the whole thing was caught by

“What?”

his head, “Jareth is

“Well, anyone who is friends with you, can’t be a good

Thaddeus sighed, a hint of reproach in

now, hoping that bastard Jareth still has some humanity left, or I’ll make

was filled with fury, “1 will keep this incident under wraps to protect Marilla’s reputation. Now, come over here, I’ll get Marilla out, and you need to take her home right away!

hung up, not wasting another word with

screen, his lips pursing

were still married, Evadne would often call him for no apparent

he was always indifferent towards her.

memory, he never hung up on

right away” Thaddeus was skeptical of Evadne’s words but he needed to check on Marilla since

“Now?”

City to Elmsworth! The highway is under construction. It will take more than two hours to get back. We won’t make it in time! Why don’t we notify her mother? After all,

way, Marilla should be safe with her, but

a helicopter on the

in WillowBrook

we find a pilot at this hour? Gord in

squinted, Tll do it.”

in Elmsworth, it was nearing

from the parking lot as Evadne executed a

proud smile played on Jason’s lips.

in a cloud of damp steam, stepped out of her car, her eyes flaring with anger.

did that damned Jareth book?”

on

just went in a short while ago,

“Understood.”

radiating lethal fury, strutted towards the presidential suite, her sharp stilettos clicking ominously

like he was accompanying Evadne on a mission to bust a cheating partner than a

“Swipe the card.”

“Yes, Miss Evadne.”

card, Jason unlocked the door. Evadne kicked the door open with such force. It felt as if it would fly off its hinges! “Jareth!

formidable voice boomed, reminiscent

the sound

muscular torso. A loosely knotted towel was all that clung to his lean hips, threatening to tumble

makeshift garment would drop, offending the delicate

be out

that really you?”

had a hunch it was her from the moment he heard the call, but he wasn’t sure until he saw her. His eyes lit up with excitement, “Oh my, why didn’t you tell me you were coming? I

“Although, I must

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