His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 272

The hallway outside.

Gordon stood at the door of the hospital ward, eyeing the two rows of guards standing in the corridor. Their uniform stance and stoic expressions, not to mention the intimidating aura they exuded, sent chills down his spine.

The door opened, military boots hitting the floor with a cold, crisp sound.

Bennett stepped out, adjusting his military cap and maintaining a stone–faced expression. Years of military discipline had taught him to mask his emotions in the presence of strangers.

“Salute!” The guards snapped to attention, saluting him.

“Let’s go.”

With a nonchalant command, Bennett swept past Gordon, followed by the guards.

The hallway fell silent once more.

Gordon watched Bennett’s retreating figure. His handsome and stern profile, his powerful and masculine charm, and his unpretentious demeanor had him, a grown man, utterly captivated.

He was faced with the stark reality of the chasm that existed between individuals.

Just as he was lost in his thoughts, Thaddeus emerged, walking with heavy steps and a shadowed look in his eyes

“Thaddeus, you shouldn’t push yourself. Given your current condition, you really shouldn’t leave the hospital prematurely!”

Gordon rushed over to support Thaddeus, only to be stubbornly pushed away. “I cannot. If I don’t return to the corporation, Frederic and Elspeth will become suspicious. They’ll use any excuse to undermine my authority. My hospitalization and injury must not be…”

Overcome by the stress and frustration of arguing with Bennett, Thaddeus, who had been holding back, finally broke into a fit of coughing.

The hollow sound echoed from his chest, sending fear and panic through Gordon. His heart ached at the sight, his eyes welling up with tears.

“Thaddeus, the corporation, the presidency, none of that is as important as your health!”

“Don’t worry, I won’t die. I’ve been through countless battles and injuries over the years. I’m still here, aren’t I?”

Thaddeus straightened up, taking a deep breath.

When he recalled Bennett’s harsh words about him disgracing the military, his eyes reddened slightly.

How unfair.

That evening, Evadne had booked a luxury suite at K Orld Hotel, preparing a feast of fine wine and food for Bennett.

Arnold, Aaron, and Nydia, who were all working and studying in Elmsworth, all rushed over. Siblings gathering together was always a joyful occasion, and the, atmosphere was incredibly lively.

Unfortunately, they had to say goodbye to Bennett as soon as they had welcomed him. Everyone was filled with regret at his departure, and Evadne couldn’t help, but tear up, drowning her sorrows in several glasses of wine.

Her emotions were a mix of happiness and frustration. Why did Thaddeus like her?

Was it because of the shared hardship they experienced on Misty Mountain, or did he feel some strange guilt after learning that she was the little girl he had saved thirteen years ago?

he simply a fickle lover, shifting his affections from the delicate Acacia to her, a noble and aloof

corner of her mouth in a cold

Acacia caused him wasn’t that deep.

Despicable old man!

to be a forest ranger again, and you even risked your life to save someone! You

deed from Cassius. He was terrified and hugged her tightly, refusing to let go. “You little devil! You’re going to scare me to death! If

little sister!” Bennett noticed Evadne sticking out her tongue and gasping for air, and quickly intervened to

away.

a sibling? That’s a first.”

help but cover

her brothers. She almost

the back while casually teasing Arnold. “Arnold, Evadne survived a great danger. Stop saying words like ‘little devil‘ and ‘scare

I’m just worried

taken away by Bennett, but he

was supposed to be a harmonious sibling gathering had turned into a scene

Evadne, you risked your life to save that person. Didn’t they present

idea what happened later.” Evadne shrugged indifferently, continuously eating the shrimp that Bennett

did present a banner.” Cassius wiped his mouth with a

Evadne, with a shrimp in her

Captain Sean of the Forest Park ranger team. He contacted me later and told me that the woman you saved had come øver in a wheelchair with her family two days ago. They presented a

Captain Sean? Does that

whom you’ve always held in high regard, and

look, “Professor Leo and Captain Sean weren’t too taken aback upon learning that you’re the heiress to the Ashbourne family. They merely asked me to take care of you, as any brother should. They also mentioned that your donations to Misty Mountain Park over the years have been more than sufficient. Professor Leo has stored it all in the maintenance fund, and they really can’t spend it all. They appreciate your generosity, and you need not donate anymore. Lastly, they wish that you’d take care of yourself and refrain from

set down her lobster,

secret either. After all, you’re our precious little sister, and Dad’s favorite. Even though some people know about your identity now, if you ever decide to take over the family business and assume my

that doesn’t sound

have I passed Emeric’s test? Can I leave the grassroots and join the corporate world

spirits, and her mood, which had been spoiled by the

wealth, and ‘killing‘ her husband. She had already accomplished

eager, but don’t rush. Dad’s quite busy lately. Once he’s done with his current commitments, he’ll let

a bit too serious? It’s a family business. He only needs

more steak into his mouth

was speechless, and Evadne and Nydia were

cleared his throat, “Ahem, Aaron, are you implying that it’s not as simple as Emeric saying a

I meant!” Aaron

a toast

her sincerity apparent, “May you get promoted soon, Evadne, and may all your

hearing that, cheers!” Evadne grinned, emptying her wine glass and even blowing Nydia a

even more, her

let’s all make a toast to Evadne!

their glasses, everyone in high spirits,

at the sincere eyes of her family. Her heart moved

ended in a warm

hugged each other. They were laughing and joking during dinner, but