His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 344

The woman standing before him, laughing manically with a wicked smile, was pushing Jareth to his limits. Every word she spoke, every move she made, was a slap to his face. It was hard for him to believe that this woman was his little sister.

When did she become like this? When did his darling sister, whom he had pampered and protected, transform into this uncontrollable, fallen demon? “Answer me, Edith. Who is pulling your strings?” Jareth roared, his voice filled with desperation and anger.

“No one is controlling me, Jareth. No matter how many times you ask, my answer will remain the same,” Edith retorted, slowly standing up, smoothing her designer dress and flirtatiously flicking her long, wavy brunette hair.

“Jareth, I am about to marry your best friend and become the first lady of the Abernathy Group. You know how Thad is. Despite your attempts to introduce me to some wealthy suitor, I’ve always loved Thad. I would marry no one else. Aren’t you happy for me? You used to be my doting brother. Was that all a lie?”

“Edith, what on earth are you talking about?” Jareth felt a sting in his heart with every word she said.

“Oh, right. You’ve found someone new to replace me. I guess I am not as important as Evadne, am I?” Edith laughed hysterically, tears streaming down her face.

“Mark my words, Thaddeus will never marry you. Don’t get your hopes up!” Jareth gritted his teeth. “And Marilla was never your enemy. She is.”

“My future sister–in–law? A dimwit as my sister–in–law?” Edith laughed contemptuously. “Even if I accept her, Mom and Grandpa will never allow a Fairhaven to marry into the Abernathy family. You better face reality, Jareth. No matter how much you love her, she will always be a mistress, a secret you keep hidden in the shadows. I bet Mr. Frederic would rather die than let his daughter marry you.”

Jareth’s heart ached, his breath hitched. “My marriage is my business. I don’t need you or anyone else meddling in it!”

“Right back at you. My marriage is none of your business either.”

Edith, not wanting to waste her breath arguing with him, strode towards the door, massaging her bruised arm.

“Edith, you are to return to Aetheria on tonight’s flight: Without my permission, you are not allowed back in Elmsworth!” Jareth’s eyes were filled with anger and disappointment.

“Jareth, do you really think you can still control me at this point?” Edith leaned against the door frame, her chin held high in defiance. “Grandpa asked me to stay with him until I get married. When I marry Thaddeus, do you think you can boss me around? Think again.”

“Edith.”

Jareth took a deep breath, his handsome face pale with anger. “Once you step out of this door, from this day forward, I am no longer your brother!”

Edith’s eyes were cold and emotionless, as if she were a stranger.

“If my own brother can’t support me, then I don’t need him!”

Rumors spread rapidly in Elmsworth, and the scandal of the wealthy family was far more intriguing than any tabloid gossip. After all, people love a good downfall story.

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Evadne, however, had no time to concern herself with these rumors as she had more pressing matters to attend to.

“Evadne, you are incredible!” Aaron and his sister sat with her in the corner of the Hotel’s café.

Aaron spread a few photos in front of her. “Just as you predicted, that criminal had a secret room filled with pictures of Elspeth. It seems he is not the fanatical admirer of Myra as he claimed. He is clearly obsessed with Elspeth.”

Evadne pursed her lips and lowered her voice. “Aaron, did you find any other significant clues?”

Aaron hesitated before pulling out a plastic evidence bag. Inside it was a platinum necklace studded with diamonds, the design was dated and the quality subpar.

Evadne had an excellent memory. She thought she recognized the necklace and quickly began flipping through the photos.

“This necklace is the same one Elspeth used to wear. There are even photos of her wearing it. It’s identical,” she said, pulling out a photo.

Evadne’s keen eye even impressed Aaron, a seasoned detective. “Evadne, you’re wasting your talents not being in my line of work!”

“I don’t have the patience. I’d probably end up executing the criminals on the

Aaron was speechless.

man had a close relationship. She even gave him her favorite necklace. Do you think

there was, it’s irrelevant now. This only proves they knew each other, but it doesn’t prove that Elspeth conspired with him to attack Myra, Aaron responded, his

However, the evidence we have now is enough to put Elspeth in

eyes sparkled with a cold determination. “Aaron, your guys have interrogated him. He won’t talk. If he is truly devoted to Elspeth, there won’t be any suspicious transactions between them. We can’t pin the attempted murder on her. So, what I need to do now is use the information I have obtained to gather more evidence and land the

gaped, asking urgently, “Evadne, what

fingertips drumming on

to the Abernathy family and have a chat

was informed that

and Jason returned to Silverlake

hand, mother

being a

voice was light, but her eyes were rimmed red, “Helgen

even get to see

voice choked, “I regret it so much. They say a daughter married off is like

a sudden work arrangement, and as his wife,

“Debby!”

stay a little

in the

the two sisters held hands tightly, “After the election, I’ll bring my husband back for a longer visit. We’ll have plenty of time to spend

to take your word for it, Future First Lady

“Miss Evadne, you’re back!”

out, still dressed in a suit, but his front

Jason, have you been cooking?” Evadne

busy in the kitchen. I thought I’d help.” Jason was a bit embarrassed and a bit

“What? Myra’s cooking?”

up in surprise, “Why didn’t you stop her? She just

heart, “Myra fainted? I need to check on

Nydia was standing by her mother’s side, helping

okay?” Nydia looked worriedly at Myra’s

up. It’s almost dinner time. It’s not

absentmindedly as she

was a

Nydia was frightened and on the verge

“Myra!”

in time to see the deep cut, and Evadne made a snap decision, “Jason, grab the

“Right away, Miss Evadne!”

kit at top speed, and

Evadne’s proficiency, Nydia was amazed

like a goddess with the ability to do anything

weak. Her own mother was bullied and almost seriously injured, yet she could do nothing. She held back her tears, barely stopping herself from

worry. With Miss Evadne

bent down, his warm hand gently resting on her trembling shoulders. His heart ached, “Myra has cooked quite a few dishes. Let’s serve them.” Nydia noticed that Evadne wanted to

with Jason.

be left like this.” Evadne’s eyes were downcast as she carefully bandaged Myra’s finger. Tappreciate your kindness,

wants to

took a deep breath, suppressing the anger welling up in her eyes, “If she’s courting

reality, grabbing Evadne’s hand, gasping

imagine you’ve figured it