His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 410

Having heard she was not allowed to go out, Elspeth was throwing tantrum at home, cursing anyone within sight.

“I’m sorry, Mrs. Abernathy, but this is Mr. Abernathy’s order. We have to comply”

Frederic’s secretary looked at her coldly, his tone barely hiding his censure, “I suggest you go back to your room and save us all the trouble. After all, because of whole Abernathy Group is in chaos. Please don’t add more trouble to Mr. Abernathy’s plate.”

“How dare you!”

you, the

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With a loud slap, Elspeth, her eyes blazing, slapped Dennis across the face, “I’m Mr. Abernathy’s wife! You’re nothing but a lackey. How dare you speak to me like that?!”

Dennis chuckled, not angry at all, “Indeed, Mr. Abernathy has been good to me. But isn’t it true that you are also taking advantage of Mr. Abernathy’s pqwer, disregarding the rules, and freely abusing your subordinates?”

Elspeth was momentarily stunned, then the meaning of his words sank in. The cheek of him, calling her a lackey too?!

Just as Elspeth was about to slap him again to teach him a lesson, Frederic walked in, expressionless.

“Frederic!” Elspeth immediately pulled back her hand, and with tears streaming down her face, fell into her husband’s arms, “You’re finally back. I can’t go on without you by my side.”

She changed her demeanor in a second, no longer the shrew from a moment ago.

Dennis scoffed, nothing but contempt on his face.

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“I wasn’t around, but you seemed to be doing just fine, even had the energy to discipline my secretary.” Frederic’s lips curled in a cold smirk, his gaze devoid of warmth, making her skin crawl.

“Frederic, I saw that the rumors about me at the funeral have been suppressed online. You did it, didn’t you?”

Elspeth, with tears in her eyes, tried to snuggle into his arms, “I knew it. You would do this for me, Frederic. You wouldn’t ignore me when I’m in trouble:”

Frederic abruptly stepped back, leaving Elspeth lunging at thin air.

She looked up in surprise, meeting his icy gaze.

“Who told you that I did it for you?” Frederic scoffed, “I did it for the Abernathy family, for the Abernathy Group.”

“Frederic.” Elspeth was dumbstruck, unable to believe what her husband just said.

“Elspeth, I am indeed your husband, but my more important role is as the chairman of the Abernathy Group, not a tool to clean up your messes time and again.”

Frederic looked away, not wanting to look at her any longer, “This is the last time. Next time, I will throw you out to be criticized by everyone. Even if you become a pariah, it will have nothing to do with me or the Abernathy Group. The mess you made should be cleaned up by yourself. Nobody is obligated to take responsibility for your mistakes.”

After that, he turned to leave without lingering, but was grabbed by Elspeth, “Frederic! How could you say that?! I’m your wife! I’m your loved one! How can you bear to throw me to the wolves?!”

“Husband and wife? Don’t insult those words.”

Frederic laughed bitterly, taking her fingers off his arm one by one, “Our family is not big enough to accommodate a lawless, trouble–making person like you. I can’t take you as my wife anymore.”

“Frederic! You want to divorce me?!” Elspeth was almost hysterical.

“Do you think I don’t want to?!”

his patience, his anger exploding, “Do you think I don’t want to divorce you?! If it wasn’t for the Abernathy Group’s current difficulties, if it wasn’t for the

feeling as if all the blood had drained from

with the two daughters she had given him, she thought that he would never propose a divorce, not even for the sake

when she heard the word “divorce” from his mouth, she

really

No!

wife of the Abernathy Group’s chairman, she would be nothing! Who would care

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Thaddeus and Evadne had been unable to touch her all this

without my permission, you’re not allowed to step foot outside of Windermere Estate. If you dare to disobey, I’ll send you abroad. You won’t be able to set foot in

who kept hounding me like a mad dog, wanting to ruin our Abernathy Group. That’s why things turned out like this!” Elspeth

think I’m

anymore. His tone was cold and hard, full of hatred, “I checked. Those reporters were all brought in by you! You knew full well that you and Evadne don’t see

You can’t treat me like this.

tug–of–war, a distinct thud echoed through the room. Frederic’s wooden box slipped from his grasp, its contents scattering

her now split in half. Rage boiled in his eyes, a crimson fury that

upon she saw the objects on the floor, her complexion

them; they were Cynthia’s

have Cynthia’s possessions? Why did he hold so dearly to the mementos of a woman, a dead woman who had been forgotten

“Get lost. Now.”

he

didn’t mean

“Get out!”

thunderous roar,

the study was tranquil. The silvery moonlight streaming through the window cast a mournful

in, bringing him

and your health hasn’t been the best. You should rest.”

night.” Frederic’s voice was low, his

was referring to the incident with Elspeth, shrugged it off with a smile, “I’ve been with you for many years. This is nothing. But I think, if Cynthia

was always

his throat, his eyes welling

on filing for

group can’t afford more chaos. And, you know about my youngest daughter’s condition. If I divorce, I’d have to send Elspeth abroad, as

nodded, understanding his

out where Thaddeus

as you know, Thaddeus is a tricky man. If he doesn’t want to be found, he won’t be.” Dennis

took out his phone

and after a long wait, Thaddeus finally picked

it?

“Thaddeus.”

coming back for the project meeting, save your breath. I’m not coming.” Thaddeus‘ tone was icy, no hint of familial affection in their conversation. Frederic pressed his lips together, asking in a low voice, “Thaddeus, do you have

“Where to?”

“To visit your mom.”

pound. Over the phone, he could still feel the bone–chilling cold emanating from his own son. “Are you joking?

not joking, Thaddeus.

time, he felt a profound sense of guilt and shame, “I know, I haven’t done enough over the years. Even though your mom is no longer with us, I haven’t fulfilled my duties as a husband. I haven’t visited her grave or kept her company.

“Poorly?”

neglect and the pain you’ve caused to my mom? Mr. Abernathy, why do you even think that you can stand before my mom’s tomb to face her? Forget it, she has me to keep her company every year. She’s at peace. Don’t impose yourself on her and

am her husband. I was

burned with shame, but his pride wouldn’t allow his son to trample all over him. He retorted like a child, “You

such a drastic way was a blessing. She didn’t have to live in constant pain, enduring your emotional abuse, watching you

image of Cynthia’s death replayed in