His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 451

Evadne felt a surge of fury rise within her, her fists clenched tight.

That snake–tongued weasel! Blatantly twisting the truth. He was the one with murder in his heart, and now he was trying to sling mud at Thaddeus, stirring up trouble and driving a wedge between Thaddeus and the Fairhaven Group, all to ensure Barry’s unwavering support.

“Thaddeus, this is a matter of honor for both our esteemed families. You mustn’t take it lightly!”

Elspeth assumed her role with a commanding presence, feigning concern for Thaddeus while seemingly looking out for the greater good, “We know that since the divorce, you’ve felt indebted to Ms. Ashbourne. It’s only natural that you’d want to champion her cause after her mishap.”

“Champion her cause? Elspeth, what on Earth are you implying?”

Gary’s patience was wearing thin, his eyebrows knitted in disapproval, “When did the Fairhaven family ever offend Mr. Thaddeus Abernathy to deserve his wrath? Are we to be treated as pushovers, as mere punching bags? Do not test our limits!”

His words ignited a firestorm among the Fairhaven Group; their gazes upon Thaddeus were seething with animosity.

“Oh Gary, it’s a misunderstanding. What beef could Thaddeus possibly have with the Fairhaven Group? He and Jareth go way back, allies through thick and thin.”

Elspeth’s lips curled into a mocking smirk, her cold gaze flickering towards Evadne, “The one with a bone to pick is Ms. Ashbourne. The whole of Elmsworth know about the bad blood between her and Ms. Edith Fairhaven – like oil and water, they are. Now that Evadne’s had an accident and the Fairhaven Group nearly clinched the competition, it’s clear she’s not over it. Thaddeus wanting to seek justice for Ms. Ashbourne isn’t all that surprising.”

The crowd was stunned!

It was no secret that Evadne and Edith didn’t see eye to eye. But to fabricate such a tale to smear the Fairhaven Group’s name, was this really happening? Emeric’s face was a canvas of frost, his lips pressed into a thin line. Such vile and despicable antics were beneath him. To even spare another glance at this woman would be an insult to his own dignity!

Just as Thaddeus and Cassius were ready to speak up, someone else beat them to the punch.

“Elspeth, I never thought that after all these years, you’d still be so unrepentant.”

Myra, usually timid, stood her ground, her eyes flashing defiance, “Twenty years ago, you were a master of deceit, and it seems you haven’t changed one bit. You’re still as vile and venomous, unfit for polite society! But you’ve picked the wrong target this time. Evadne, with her grace and benevolence, has done countless good deeds, helped so many. Her reputation in Skyrim is unassailable, not something you can tarnish with a few twisted words! I’m not the same Myra you used to trample on. You can use your venomous tongue to backstab and humiliate me, but don’t think for a second you can hurt Evadne!”

Everyone was dumbfounded!

__Myra, true to her appearance, was gentle as a stream, and this was probably the harshest she had ever spoken. She stood up not for herself, but because

she couldn’t bear to see Evadne bullied by that wicked woman.

“Myra.” Evadne’s voice was choked with emotion, fighting back tears.

“Ha, Mrs. Myra Ashbourne, when have I ever wronged you? Be careful not to spit venom that isn’t there.”

Elspeth shrugged, feigning innocence, but her words were barbed, “Everything I’ve said is the truth. Back then, it was you who couldn’t keep on the straight and narrow, indulging in forbidden substances that caused the inability to control urine and led to your downfall. No one forced you. Who wronged you? If you were truly innocent back then, why didn’t you clear your name instead of fading into obscurity? Now you feel emboldened, don’t you? Having become the noble Mrs. Ashbourne and bearing a daughter for Chairman Emeric, you think times have changed. You’re using this as an excuse to seek revenge, aren’t you? Hahaha, you say I’m unfit for the high table? Are you any better as a mistress?”

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The room fell silent, the air thick with tension. Even the Fairhaven family were taken aback by Elspeth’s audacity; her words were far too brazen!

cold sweat break out. Even she thought Elspeth had gone too

with rage. At that moment, Emeric wrapped an arm around her

feel the strong beats of his heart through his chest, her eyes brimming with tears. With him by her side, she had a safe harbor,

Abernathy, as the head of your household, can you or can you not control your foul–mouthed wretch?” Emeric’s voice cut through the silence, his

room gasped.

corporate titan! Elspeth was livid, her face redder than a beetroot! Yet, as she caught Emeric’s piercing stare,

completely taken aback, his handsome face unsure of what expression to wear, “Chairman Ashbourne really speaks his mind. Evadne, I see now who you take

you outsiders. He’s always been like this, even more so at home. You’ll get used to it,” Evadne hadn’t finished speaking when her

with a flutter of her long lashes; suddenly, her demeanor shifted as she turned to

with a deep breath, his voice icy. Elspeth was seething, her teeth grinding in frustration. She had underestimated the protection Emeric afforded Myra, a protection she’d never

Frederick!

cross Emeric, so she reluctantly muttered through clenched teeth, “I was out

you think my family is to be trifled with? Do you think my woman can be bullied? Also, I heard the vile things you said about

He wasn’t happy with Elspeth causing trouble, but Emeric’s attitude towards their Abernathy Group was infuriating.

herself twice, once for insulting my woman, once for insulting my daughter. I’ll let it slide for Mr. Hamilton Abernathy’s sake,” Emeric’s demand was nonchalant but hit

Had Mrs. Abernathy slap herself? Might as well ask someone to take a dump

wife! How dare you make such a demand?!” Elspeth shrieked, stomping her foot in

a tantrum.

to Emeric’s demand. Yet Emeric was out

service,

was in front of Elspeth. Before anyone

in pain, her cheeks flaming

Elspeth was struck, no one moved to intervene, not even the Fairhaverí family, who had spoken for her earlier.

Glynnis, seeing her mother humiliated, didn’t dare make a sound, shrinking back like a turtle in its shell.

mother and daughter were cut from the

a lesson to speak and act with more caution in the future,” with that, Dylan returned to Emeric’s

she played the victim, crying pitifully as she turned to Frederick, “Frederic! I’m your wife. How can you stand by and watch

care for her, he would care

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fury at Emeric. Just as he was about to speak, the massive screen in the center

What on earth is

be a surveillance video, but much

the woman in the

Isn’t that

every movement and every word spoken by Elspeth. It was

uncontrollably and dancing wildly. She writhed on the ground shamelessly, moaning inappropriately. Then, she began touching herself, lifting her clothes for all to see!

big screen, her hand moving in a way that left nothing to the imagination.

the heck! What is Elspeth doing?!

now; that’s the reaction to drugs! She must’ve injected herself with narcotics!”

take pictures! It’ll be