His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 485

Some were down on their luck, others riding high.

Avery put on a show of concern, pacing the living room with feigned anxiety, his posture straight, his expression grave.

“Damn, we just got rid of that Unfaithful Thaddeus, and now we’ve got Snaky Avery on our doorstep! What kind of bad karma has our little sis racked up? Did she sell out her country in a past life?!”

Arnold and Cassius watched from the second–floor landing, the former seething with a gnawing irritation. Cassius glared at Avery’s all–too–familiar theatrics; his grip on the banister was so tight veins stood out on his hand.

“At such a grand dinner, as the star of the Chambers Group, he’s a no–show. But the moment Evadne has a crisis, he can’t wait to jump into the fray. Humph, with my years as a prosecutor, I’d bet tonight’s drama has Snaky Avery’s fingerprints all over it. Probably in cahoots with Edith, using that wicked girl as a pawn!”

“Your analysis is spot–on. But he’s cunning, and knows how to use others to do his dirty work.”

Cassius’s cold gaze locked onto Avery’s face, “Before he makes his move, he’s already plotting his escape route. No doubt, he’s cleared his tracks. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be here so brazenly tonight. He must think he’s safe and sound.”

“Son of a gun, it’s not with the best of intentions, means no good!”

Arnold exhaled his frustration, “All of us brothers, strong as we are, can’t seem to lay a finger on that devil!”

Just then, Emeric approached Avery, flanked by Myra and Dylan.

“Mr. Ashbourne, Mrs. Ashbourne.”

Avery quickly stood up and bowed, the epitome of politeness and the kind of kid that parents adored.

“Mr. Chambers, my daughter isn’t feeling well and isn’t up to receiving visitors.”

Seeing Emeric’s poor state, Myra spoke on his behalf, “And after the unpleasantness at tonight’s event, which you must have heard about, we’re really not in the mood for guests. Please, see yourself out.”

Avery’s eyes darkened at Myra’s dismissal, his fingers clenched in barely concealed frustration, yet he managed to keep his composure, “I heard about Evadne’s condition and couldn’t rest, so I rushed over to see her. Mr. Ashbourne, don’t worry. I know a few renowned doctors in Helgen. If the local physicians are at a loss, I can invite them to Skyrim to consult on Evadne’s case!”

“Avery”

Emeric spoke up abruptly, his voice heavy, “We appreciate your concern. But right now, you’re Nydia’s fiancé. No matter how close you and Evadne grew up, it’s time you focused your attention on Nydia. You need to keep your distance from Evadne.”

Avery–was shocked, his complexion paling!

“Ha, that’s right!”

Arnold couldn’t help but feel victorious, “After all his scheming, he still can’t have our sister. His plans have come to nothing. Outsmarted by his own cleverness!”

Ashbourne, the person I’ve always wanted to marry is Evadne! I`never intended

lips pressed

are you

deepening, “Mr. Chambers, my daughters are not commodities for you to pick and choose from at will. We agreed on Nydia, and it’s going to be Nydia. Don’t bring up

Ashbourne, you know how I feel about

so was the passionate plea in his eyes, “I never had a choice in the alliance or who to be allied with! And you know, I only conceded because I thought Evadne had found happiness. But do you really think that Thaddeus

breath halted, the pain of his daughter’s permanent

I failed to protect Evadne, letting her suffer. From now on, I will only protect her, never betray her like Thaddeus did, never hurt her.”

voice hoarse with emotion, “Mr. Ashbourne, please, let me marry Evadne. I will never let her go through

are where you can

descended the stairs side by side, Avery’s

this guy’s act; he’s no good! Who knows if he colluded with Edith tonight, aiming to steal love and take

and Myra were both taken

Avery gently pushed his glasses, “Edith and I have no connections. The only one was at the horse racing event when she made trouble for Evadne, and I helped her to get out of it. That’s all. You’re Evadne’s brothers, and I won’t take it personally today. But I

If his father and Myra were there, Arnold would hurl insults at him. That guy surely knew how to play

don’t make baseless accusations,” Emeric cautioned, his eyes a complex mix of

desperate to step forward but was held back by Cassius’s timely grip on his

Evadne? Not a chance. And your brother Byron, dreaming of making Nydia his bride?

were stunned into silence. Avery’s brows knitted

see you!” The butler announced, panting from

At this hour?” Emeric was taken aback, glancing at his

his visit to the Ashbourne family; he had brought along his eldest son Matthew, which certainly added to the gravity of the situation.

the line!” Jeff stormed into the living room, his

fell over Cassius’s steely visage, his eyes half–closed, glinting with a fierce light. He was ready for trouble from the Chambers Group – he had, after all, been the one to send Byron to the police station after

is going on? What have

Suri and

in jail, and now he

in anger, “I don’t know if this was his own doing or if your daughter masterminded the whole thing! Do they think we’re easy targets because my

Everyone, except for Cassius,

was Byron and Bertha’s scheme unraveling, their plot exposed by Cassius. Not only had Byron

what he was. If only he had known they were incapable of handling

.

at Cassius, “If you didn’t

exploded, “Who are you calling

startled. That was the daughter of the formidable S–Star Group indeed – roaring like a

any fricking idea what our family stands for? If

the Ashbourne girls are desperate, that we have to fill the holes in the Chambers family? Since you doubt our family, perhaps it’s best to call off the