His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 413

The following day, Thaddeus and Jareth, along with their elite squad, set off in secret towards Star Island.

The journey was anything but smooth. It was a clear day when they set off, but two hours into their boat ride, a sudden storm hit, with dark clouds and heavy rain.

For the sake of stealth and safety, they didn’t opt for a large vessel, but instead traveled on yachts. This ensured they were less conspicuous, faster, and could scatter if detected by the enemy, making it harder for them to be completely surrounded.

However, the downside of these boats became glaringly obvious in the extreme weather.

“Mr. Abernathy! Mr. Fairhaven! What do we do?! Are our yachts going to capsize?!”

The crew from the Fairhaven group struggled with the wheel, but the yacht continued to rock wildly in the storm, unable to maintain balance, let alone move forward.

Suddenly, a huge wave rolled towards their boat, heading right at Jareth.

Jareth’s eyes widened in shock. Before he could react, his vision was blocked.

Thaddeus had thrown himself instantly in the path of the wave, shielding Jareth with his broad body.

The wave crashed into him with a force that would have knocked anyone else over, but Thaddeus, he was as steady as a rock. This man had really the ability to capture other people’s heart with his charm, even for men.

“Thad! Are you okay?!” Jareth immediately reached out to him, his pupils contracted.

“I’m good. It’s nothing,” Thaddeus replied, his lips curling up slightly, his eyes as bright as deep–sea pearls.

Their eyes met, and Jareth blushed, “Damn it, Thad, stop looking at me like that. I think I’m falling for you!”

“Thank Marilla. If it weren’t for her, I’d really fear you’d fall for me one day.”

After saying this, Thaddeus quickly moved away, taking the wheel from one of the crew members and started steering himself.

“What the heck! I was just joking around and you’d take it seriously?” Jareth scoffed, wiping off the water from his face. He gazed at Thaddeus‘ firm and broad figure which could render people sense of enough safety for a long while before letting out a self–mockery sigh. Deep down, he admired his best friend more than anything.

Back then, he was pompous enough to pursue Evadne, and when she turned down his affection, he got quite depressed for a prolonged time.

Now it seemed that Evadne did the right choice. Having been pampered by Thad, she could never fall for him. Except, he didn’t feel frustrated, nor did he think it was a pity.

Instead, he needed to thank for this one–sided love; otherwise, he’d never meet his love of life, Marilla, the woman he would spend the rest of the time

with.

Mountainous sea was tumbling over, the situation dire, but under Thaddeus‘ helm, the boat navigated steadily toward Star Island.

Two hours later, their boat was the first to reach the island. Half an hour later, the rest of the boats arrived one after another.

By this time, night had fallen. Luckily, the storm had started to subside.

“Perfect night for some action. Let’s go, Thad!” Jareth tucked two of his guns behind his back, excitement glinting in his eyes.

Rumors said that Mr. Fairhaven was well–known for his inclination to gamble with his life, which seemed true. It looked like he had again overlooked the peril ahead of them.

“Do you think this is some sort of video game? You only have one life. If it’s lost, it’s game over!”

Thaddeus, dressed in black tactical gear, looked rugged and wild. His hands, gripping the gun, were veined and strong.

“You’re not the same as before. You have my sister now, and you’re not a lone wolf anymore.”

Jareth stiffened at the mention of Marilla. Yes, he was a family man now, and he had something to lose. His heart, once as hard as iron, had softened like

a sponge.

Marilla had almost broken down because of Erica’s decease; if anything happened to him, what would happen to his delicate, fragile wife?

“Mr. Abernathy, Mr. Fairhaven! Look! A helicopter is coming!”

They turned to see a helicopter swiftly approaching. Everyone immediately went on high alert, guns drawn and aimed at the helicopter. “No need to panic. It’s probably not the enemy,” only Thaddeus remained calm and steady.

sure?” Jareth asked in

us by now. The fact

Jareth nodded, “Makes sense!”

smoothly on the beach, causing a whirlwind

Thaddeus stood tall and steady against the wind, watching the handsome man disembark from the

second, his eyes

cow! It’s

J

his men approaching, dashed

underground gang, Jareth’d never fear anyone. Now he knew who scared him – Cassius, a man always exuding an extremely

locked eyes, a

here?” Thaddeus‘ eyes were

same goal. Is there a

good impression of his former brother–in–law. Even though he now knew of Thaddeus‘ true feelings for Evadne and his remorse, and that he would never marry another woman aside from Evadne, the Ashbourne family was known for their stubbornness. Even if they felt one way, they wouldn’t

words,

him

risked her life for him on the battlefield and almost became a

attitude towards Thaddeus. Evadne was a star in the sky, and

need to worry, President Ashbourne,” Thaddeus

After all, this is the Ashbourne family business. I can handle it. There’s no need for you to interfere,” Cassius said, not backing

“Jareth, let’s go.”

any longer; he was

didn’t you tell my sister that you were going on a business

was like a thorn in

him, “If Evadne finds out that you lied to her, even though you

done was for Evadne. But I’m afraid that if she knows I’m hunting down Ward, she’ll come to me in a fit of desperation. I can’t let the woman I love be in danger, never!

filled with deep emotions, moving everyone who

but feel a pang of sympathy for

Ashbourne, I know, you still hate me for causing Evadne so much pain,

willing to risk my life to get back everything she wants,

Their relationship was just starting to improve; he didn’t

one.

feared more was her getting hurt.

him, but he hadn’t expected to hear such heartfelt

moment of contemplation, he said seriously, “Fine, you can proceed, but

strike an attack, things in Elmsworth were not so

between the Abernathy Group and Aether Dynamics. Frederic and the group’s senior executives had arrived early in the conference room to prepare. On such an important occasion, Thaddeus was the

to Elspeth’s previous operations, had plummeted, even reaching

had also fallen for three consecutive

Abernathy Group, known as a top financial group, may not be affected

critical moment, the Ashbourne family of Skyrim, the Chambers family of Elmsworth, and even the Fairhaven family, could possibly take advantage of the situation and carve up the Abernathy Group’s market share

CEO of the company, should be steadying their morale, he was

at the head of the conference room, his face dark and emitting a chilling

senior shareholders

late. Mr. Thaddeus isn’t going

missed a meeting in years. As long as the universe

old Mr. Thaddeus, now?

do you mean by

of the Ashbourne family, always spinning

15.15

making the young lady happy; maybe they’re

of snickers

external troubles. Our reputation is already poor, and without Thaddeus attending such an important meeting, won’t the other group think we’re neglecting

hand resting on the table to slowly clench into a

vibrated Frederic glanced down with a gloomy face,

was his eldest son,

video meeting started,

over.

The meeting officially began.

was actually not very hopeful about this negotiation. After all, even the group’s CEO hadn’t personally attended; who