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!”

intended to marry anyone

aback, lips pressed tightly in embarrassment.

you saying?”

from at will. We agreed on Nydia, and it’s going to be Nydia. Don’t bring

I feel about

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 is a good

breath halted, the pain of his daughter’s permanent scar shaking

will only protect her, never betray her

let

on, byddy! Dreams are where you

and Arnold descended the stairs side by side, Avery’s eyes

love and take advantage

both

I know you don’t like me; you know I love Evadne so much, but that doesn’t mean you can tarnish my personality as you like.” 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

were there, Arnold would hurl

baseless accusations,” Emeric cautioned, his

but was held back by Cassius’s timely grip on his

And your brother Byron,

dropped this bombshell, both Emeric and Myra were stunned into silence. Avery’s brows knitted together in a sudden frown, a storm of doubts

Chambers’s here to see you!” The butler announced, panting from the urgency.

taken aback, glancing at his

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

the world did you do to our boy? How dare you treat Byron like this? You’re crossing the line!” Jeff stormed into

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

is going on? What have you done to Byron?” Emeric was

summoned Suri and

had Byron thrown in jail, and now he wants to press

if your daughter masterminded the whole thing! Do they think we’re easy targets because my brother’s handicapped, that they

charges? Everyone, except for Cassius, was taken

immediately. This was Byron and Bertha’s scheme unraveling, their plot exposed by Cassius. Not only had Byron failed to get Nydia, but he had also landed himself in deep trouble.

what he was. If only he had known they were incapable of handling even this, he should have given them a push

.

breathe, and Matthew had to support his father, glaring daggers at Cassius, “If you didn’t want this union, you could have just said so! Using such despicable means against Byron, is this your so–called nobility?!”

reply, Aviana exploded, “Who are you calling despicable?!”

the daughter of the formidable S–Star Group indeed – roaring like a

for? If you couldn’t trust us, why did you come knocking

you think 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 engagement! To