His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 495

“What exactly happened?” Thaddeus’s gaze sharpened as he exchanged a knowing look with Evadne.

“Just now, Jeff and Matthew took him out of the precinct, and that’s not all–they even brought a horde of reporters! Matthew shamelessly whitewashed Byron in front of the media, claiming he was innocent, that it was all a setup, a misunderstanding!” Gordon’s voice rose with anger, cracking with emotion.

“Darn it! How is that even possible?”

Evadne boited upright in bed, causing Thaddeus to blanch as he hurriedly pressed her back down, “Evadne! Easy now, watch the IV!”

“How can Byron that sleazebag possibly get out of lockup?”

Snatching the phone, Evadne shouted to Gordon in desperation, “Thaddeus and I had everything under control, and Emeric was in the loop–he cares about Nydia too. How could he let the Chambers clan pull strings? How could he not intervene?”

“Mrs. Abernathy, please, try to calm down.”

Gordon was equally frantic, “I’m still digging into the details, please wait for my update, you and Mr. Thaddeus!”

No sooner had they ended the call than Evadne, unable to contain herself, decided to reach out to Aaron.

But as if on cue, another call buzzed into Thaddeus‘ phone.

Evadne stared at the screen, her heart pounding furiously, lips quivering..

“Evadne, who is it?” Seeing her forlorn expression, Thaddeus asked with concern.

“It’s Cassius.”

Thaddeus too pursed his lips, then softly said, “Evadne, take the call. Don’t keep your brother worried.”

Remembering her brothers‘ overbearing control, Evadne felt uncomfortable, and her tone was sharp as she answered the call.

“If you’re calling to take me back, please don’t bother. If it’s something else, make it quick.”

On the other end, Cassius’s expression stiffened for a moment, a stabbing pain hitting his heart.

She used to be so sweet and affectionate, even over the phone, always addressing him with a tender voice as Cassius.

But now.

Their relationship had become strained, the more he tried to protect her, the further she seemed to slip away.

“Evadne, Elvis has filled us in on your situation.”

Cassius’s voice was as gentle as ever, “If being with him brings you peace and happiness, then I won’t stand in your way anymore.” “Cassius.” Evadne gasped, breath catching.

“Evadne, you’re right to reprimand me. I was just angry with myself for not protecting you, and in trying to ease my conscience, I tried to shelter you, even at the cost of your right to love.”

I truly want. All I want is for you to find real happiness. Happiness that isn’t imposed on you by others, nor measured by them. Isn’t true affection about giving you what

fiercely, and she felt a wave of

heart–to–heart and couldn’t help but feel his eyes moisten.

try to persuade Bennett

nonchalant, “As long as you’re truly happy, he’ll come around someday. So

Rest assured.”

in his arms, “Evadne is my

heartfelt words, deeply engraved.

to

siblings reached

her big brother was as important as Thaddeus, and she didn’t want to be cross with him, but she was simply resisting the pressure

could Byron that mongrel be bailed out? Why wouldn’t Emeric stop it?”

called is actually about that.”

breath, his voice tight with anger, “Myra, considering Nydia’s reputation and our family’s honor, discussed it with

and Thaddeus were utterly

have been bailed out of the precinct?”

slew of articles to paint Byron as

or what? To save face, he disregards his own daughter’s dignity? Are we

“Myra’s gentle and meek, this must be

wrong

wanting to fight the Chambers family to the end. But Myra insisted on this course of action, and it was the fiercest argument she ever had with Dad. So, Dad had no choice but to swallow his pride and respect Myra and

feverish, was now seeing stars from

down by an inept

the Ashbourne family, an heiress yet to be married. If word got out about the scandal, even as the victim, her reputation would have taken a serious hit. The idea of being the talk of the town and the subject

was toxic. Online trolls, particularly harsh on women, were rampant, spewing inexplicable

be most hurt wouldn’t be the scoundrel

voice analyzing the situation, “Evadne, don’t be mad at them. Making a choice. like this is a

a bunch of jealous flies buzzing around wealth!” Evadne’s eyes blazed with fury. “As for those self–righteous high society types, who cares what they think! Those greedy vultures. Myra and Nydia are Ashbournes, with fortunes

knew his sister well enough to understand that no words of comfort would help when she was this

at her tenderly, “Evadne, you’re right, but you’re overlooking something crucial. Not everyone is as fearless as you, and not everyone has a heart

her fingers curling into fists, “Yes, you’re right. But we can’t let

law won’t punish them, then we will,

lips, “Taking matters into our own hands

computer, there’s a file about Bertha’s husband–corruption, bribery,

and Cassius were stunned by her revelation. This fierce woman, while under house arrest, clashing with the Chambers family, dealing with family disputes, and drowning in the sorrow

been digging into Bertha too. She’s not clean in

her head, gently nuzzling, “My darling wants to

“Why, Nydia? Why?”

hearing the news about the dropped charges, was utterly shocked. He knelt at the bedside, gripping Nydia’s clammy hand, “I could be your lawyer, I could stand against

I’m so sorry.”

with tears as she gazed at him, “I know your