His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 537

Nydia had been the epitome of a swashbuckling heroine just moments ago, but at the sight of her father’s name flashing on her phone screen, she wilted like a flower in the scorching sun, with her head drooping.

“Don’t worry, Nydia, Jason whispered, wrapping his arms around her, his gaze as bright and passionate as the break of dawn, “I’m here with you. I’ll go home with you. If Chairman Ashbourne tries to scold you, I’ll stand between you and any trouble.”

“How can you stand.” Nydia’s lips trembled, her heart fluttering with unease.

Jason chuckled softly in her ear, “I’ll just say, ‘Dear father–in–law, if you want to vent, direct it at me and spare the father–daughter bond.”

Nydia’s heart skipped a beat, feeling a tingling sensation spreading through her body as a blush bloomed across her fair cheeks, like a bud opening at dawn, which stole Jason’s gaze and made it impossible for him to look away

The young couple had their plans down pat, but they were driving Evadne up the wall with worry.

She wasn’t afraid of Emeric, it was the thought of him blaming Nydia and possibly grounding her that troubled her. It would only make things harder for the lovebirds.

Emeric’s call still rang out, albeit with a sense of urgency rather than anger.

Thaddeus, understanding the delicate predicament she faced, spoke up with resolve, “Evadne, if it’s too much for you, let me talk to Chairman Ashbourne”

“You?” Evadne blinked, “What will you say?”

Thaddeus pondered, betraying a gentle sincerity in his eyes. “Tll say it was all my idea and that you, Nydia, and Jason are innocent.”

“Stop! Are you trying to make things worse?” Evadne pouted in annoyance, jabbing his chest with her finger, “That line works because it’s cute when Jason says it. But coming from you to Emeric, it sounds presumptuous and arrogant. Don’t you want things to stay good between us?”

Seeing Evadne’s distress, Thaddeus panicked and grabbed her hand, pressing it to his chest, Tm sorry, I was just joking” But deep down, he wasn’t kidding at all.

His primary mission in life now was to marry Evadne and become Emeric’s son–in–law; everything else could be put off, Evadne steadied herself and prepared to answer the call.

“Dad”

“Is Nydia there with you? Emeric’s voice came through, brimming with urgency.

“Yes, she is.” Evadne’s own voice wavered slightly

“Put that girl on the phone,” Emeric’s voice was firm but tinged with impatience.

Evadne took a deep breath, wearing a serious expression, “Dad, at this point, blaming Nydia is pointless. Instead of losing your temper, why not consider the next steps?”

Emeric huffed on the other end, “Pit, Evadne, are you blind? Do I really seem that foolish and clueless to you?”

With her eyebrow arched, Evadne felt impressed by her father’s self–awareness.

enough for Thaddeus and the others to hear clearly.

knowing her sister was taking

I

reached for the phone, Emeric let out a heavy sigh. “Do you think blocking me will help? I know you’re at the K Hotel in Elmsworth. If I were really angry. Nydia would

made Jason’s heart lurch,

the father and daughter shared the same

tone softened, 1 didn’t call to blame Nydia. Hurry up, I’m worried sick

as she handed the phone to Nydia, “He wants to talk to

lips were white with fear as she gingerly

“Dad.”

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to admit, you chose a good spot–our family’s hotel Clever girl, you must

“No, I didn’t.”

timid, her words tumbling out incoherently, “I’m sorry, Dad, this is all my fault. Please don’t blame Evadne.”

any better after letting

caught Nydia

let go. Your mother hides in her room every night, crying silently for you. If confronting Byron and exposing his vile acts tonight could help ease your mind, then I fully support your decision,” Emeric’s deep voice was gentle as if he was afraid to startle his

emotion, Nydia’s eyes filled with tears, “Dad.”

Tonight, you were incredibly courageous. You are

now on, be bold. Don’t be afraid to speak

mel”

down Nydia’s cheeks as she hung up the phone, leaving Evadne’s device damp as if it was fished

Jason, frantic with worry,

tears.

did Emeric scold you? Evadne asked

her voice choked with

turned and buried her tear–streaked face in Jason’s chest, her sobs

is a paragon of success. Cassius is a CEO: Bennett, though held

felt invisible, and her brightness seemed dimmed. An inherent sense of inferiority seeped from her bones, and in spite of her achievements, she never dared to ask anything of

catastrophe, Nydia was bracing for rejection and resentment, Instead, she received her father’s praise.

streaming down her cheeks, each drop a droplet of joy

couple, startled by the words, shared a

the scare, Evadne confessed, with her hand on her chest, feeling a mix of relief and bewilderment. “But luckily, his wits

at ease, took her hand and intertwined his fingers with hers, slowly and softly.

to back you up, no

chuckle, elbowing Thad playfully. “You c princess in the Ashbourne family is