His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 558

“It couldn’t have been Matthew.”

Thad, with a decisive tone that cut through Evadne’s confusion like a knight’s advisor to his queen, said, “Now that he already got what he wanted, there was no point for him to overplay his hand. Sneaking into a jail to kill someone is a huge risk. He’s already been burnt by acting on impulse once; he won’t be that foolish again.”

“Yeah, I agree,” Evadne nodded, feeling convinced.

“Although we have no proof, I can’t shake the feeling that this has Avery’s fingerprints all over it. Given his clout in Helgen and the network he’s been quietly building in Elmsworth, bribing someone to take out Byron wouldn’t be a tough job for him,” Thad continued with a grave look in his eyes.

“Sounds plausible. When in doubt, blame Avery!” Evadne’s lips tightened, fully on board with his line of thinking.

Thad’s rough fingertips gently lifted her chin, his gaze indulgent yet proud.

“You know, now that you mention it, I’m starting to suspect him too. I checked Byron’s visitation logs this morning, and the last person to see him was indeed Avery!” Aaron chimed in with this crucial piece of information, which immediately lightened up the couple’s eyes.

“Mr. Ashbourne, isn’t there surveillance in the visitation room? Can we review the footage?” Thad asked eagerly.

“We can, but due to privacy regulations, there’s no audio, just video.”

“Then let’s get a lip–reading expert to decipher what Avery and Byron were talking about,” Evadne immediately suggested.

“I was thinking the same. Unfortunately, Avery’s face isn’t visible, and only Byron’s is recognizable, but we should still be able to get some useful information from it. You’ll hear from me as soon as I have something,” Aaron promised before ending the call. Evadne’s long lashes lowered as she fell into silence.

“Evadne, what’s the matter? You seem down,” Thad asked, while wrapping his arm around her waist and pulling her onto his lap, snuggling her against him and soothingly stroking her back. “We were hoping for a death sentence for Byron, thinking it would take some doing. Now, he’s gone in a way far worse than a firing squad. No matter how you slice it, that’s not bad news.”

“It’s not bad, it’s just…”

Evadne sighed, brows knit in frustration, “What I really wanted was for Byron to stand trial, in the full glare of the public, and to answer to the law. That would have been true closure for Beverly, Nydia, and all the other girls he hurt. This just seems too easy for him.”

Thad looked down at her with deep and affectionate eyes and kissed her earlobe.

“Evadne, you always set the bar high for yourself and everything else. Any slight deviation, and you feel let down. But life is full of imperfections. You just have to do the best you can and let go of.”

“Let nature take its course?” Evadne mumbled gloomily.

“No, leave it to me,” Thad’s voice was low and gentle, a comforting echo in her ear, “or don’t do anything at all. With me here, you can rest easy knowing I’ve got everything under control.”

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A warm glow filled Evadne’s chest, and she nuzzled into him, “I know I can rely on you, but you know me – I’m a worrier by nature. I can’t stand not being hands–on with things; it’s just who I am.”

“I get it. I’m the same way. That’s why I’ve personally overseen everything at Abernathy Group over the years. I can’t trust anyone else to handle it,” Thad sighed in understanding.

“Your dad, though, really goes too far. You’re such a capable and responsible CEO, one he’d be hard–pressed to find anyone better, and yet he’s always on your case, poking holes in everything you do!” Evadne blurted out her inner thoughts, and then quickly covered her mouth, realizing her slip.

chuckled softly and gently removed her hands from her mouth, kissing her lightly,

still your father. It’s one thing for you to

I’ve told you before that my relationship with Frederic is strictly professional now. The father–son bond is long gone. As for Abernathy Group, the only person I care about is my grandfather.”

your half–brother, the one who saved your life?” Evadne

gaze faltered for a moment, as childhood memories

owe him a debt I can never

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is burder

back to fight for control of Abernathy Group, would

you that worried I’ll

been thinking about

success. I can’t be content just being a supportive spouse. I want to dominate the business world and

your life, I have to take responsibility for you. I need to know what you’re thinking so I can help you as much as

of emotion filled Thad.

to soar to great heights, yet for him, she had clipped her wings to be the unnamed woman behind him for

he felt

brother has made, he doesn’t strike me as someone indifferent to power and wealth. It’s just his health that’s kept him out of the picture. But what if he recovers? As the eldest son of Abernathy Group, he is competent, and has connections with both the government and

critical; he’s in

kidnapping leave him

he spent too long in a cramped shipping container. The lack of oxygen caused organ failure and damage. His health is hanging by a thread, you know? He’s popping pills like candy and toting around an oxygen

delicate than a Victorian lady with the

sudden understanding, but she exhaled a sigh of relief. “These organ issues are the real deal. Looks like he’s out of

with a bittersweet

it go.”

right? Grandpa’s got your back, and I’m rooting for you all the way. After all, you’ve got the mighty Ashbourne family tree to lean on. Your best days are yet

lips curved into a pleased smile, and he suddenly leaned in, pinning her down on the sofa, his breath warm and eyes filled with a teasing spark.

queen, take me under

chariot for the goddess

front door and hopped

Gordon were also present, all eyes fixed on Aaron, waiting for the

said, pulling out his iPad and playing the complete footage of Avery visiting Byron.

get a closer look and asked with a frown,

tech guys analyze it. It’s a share transfer

trio was

is that

couldn’t help but speak up first, “Shares represent their weight and status in the Chambers Group. That’s a big deal! Even if Byron spends his life behind bars, he hates Avery to the bone. He

all thanks to Matthew. If he transferred his shares to Avery, he

Thaddeus exclaimed in unison, “Fool!”

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