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?!”

you?! If it wasn’t for the Abernathy Group’s current difficulties, if it wasn’t for the fact you gave me two

went pale, feeling as if all

had always believed that she had some control over Frederic, and with the two daughters she had given him, she thought that he would never propose a divorce, not even for the

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

had really lost

No!

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

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was only because she was Frederic’s wife that Thaddeus and Evadne had been unable to touch her all this time. If

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

the funeral out of goodwill, to help settle the aftermath! It was that vicious Evadne who

you think I’m

and Evadne don’t see eye to eye, yet you deliberately provoked her. If you’re willing to

treat

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

gaze fell upon Cynthia’s belongings strewn about, the jade bracelet he’d given her now split in half. Rage

aback by his fierce glare, and upon she saw

they were

he hold so dearly to the mementos of a woman, a dead woman

“Get lost. Now.”

with sorrow as he picked up each item, holding

I didn’t mean to.”

“Get out!”

voice was a thunderous

night, the study was tranquil. The silvery moonlight streaming through the

in, bringing him his

and your health hasn’t been the best. You

a rough night.” Frederic’s voice was low, his gaze fixated on the photographs

smile, “I’ve been with you for many years. This is nothing. But I think, if Cynthia were here, she wouldn’t want you to worry

was always so

voice caught in his throat, his eyes welling up with a painful

on filing

condition. If I divorce, I’d have to send Elspeth abroad, as far away as possible. I’m afraid that Marilla won’t be able to handle being separated from her mother,

nodded, understanding

where Thaddeus is?”

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

out his

times, and after a long wait, Thaddeus finally picked

it? It’s

“Thaddeus.”

I’m not coming.” Thaddeus‘ tone was icy, no hint of familial affection in their conversation. Frederic pressed his lips together,

“Where to?”

“To visit your mom.”

Frederic’s heart pound. Over the phone, he could still feel the bone–chilling cold emanating from his own son. “Are you

not joking, Thaddeus. I’m

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?”

you’ve caused to my mom? Mr. Abernathy, why do you even think that you can stand before my mom’s tomb to

I was the man

him. He retorted like a child, “You can’t even begin to imagine how much she loved me. Why can’t I visit her?”

choosing to end her life in such a drastic way was a blessing. She didn’t have to live in constant pain, enduring your emotional abuse, watching you share your bed with other women, while she played the part of a dutiful wife. That pain, it’s worse than death. Her love for you was the greatest source of her

of Cynthia’s death replayed in