His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 583

Yolanda spilled every secret she’d been harboring, and once she’d purged twenty years of pent–up frustration and oppression, she slumped back into her chair, her entire body drenched in sweat.

In that moment, she was consumed with genuine self–reproach and regret.

She despised herself for not revealing the truth for twenty long years!

If only she hadn’t been so greedy back then, if she had had the courage to stand up to Elspeth’s threats and accuse that viper of murder, Cynthia might rest in peace, and she wouldn’t have suffered two decades of a life in turmoil.

She had been foolish beyond belief. Elspeth was just Mr. Abernathy’s mistress back then. Why did she fear a woman so vile?

If only Mr. Abernathy and his wife had reconciled, Elspeth would never have risen to power or remained within the Abernathy family. Even if she had been carrying Mr. Abernathy’s child, her fate would have been nothing more than a forced disappearance, leaving the child behind.

But it was too late for regrets.

The members of the Ashbourne family, present at the hearing, felt as if they had witnessed Thaddeus’s mother’s death with their

own eyes.

The three ladies and Nydia were already tear–stricken, Aaron looked gravely solemn, and even the usually stoic Cassius had a telltale redness rimming his eyes.

He, his brothers, and Evadne, had all lost their mothers at a young age. But compared to Thaddeus, they were fortunate.

The greatest agony wasn’t a mother dying from illness, but dying with eyes wide open, without peace.

“Your Honor, I have several questions for the witness regarding this case,” Cedric said, his eyes dark as he rose to his feet.

Evadne and Thaddeus knew he was bound to cause a commotion, desperate to protect Elspeth for the sake of his future. Despite being prepared, their hearts clenched in anticipation.

Judge Ivan nodded gravely, “Proceed.”

Cedric approached Yolanda, his gaze chilling, “Witness, you’ve accused my client of being the true perpetrator of Elspeth’s murder. Did you actually see my client push her down the stairs with your own eyes? A simple ‘yes‘ or ‘no‘ will suffice. Nothing

more.”

Jason’s brows furrowed in an instant, his fists clenching.

Yolanda could only answer truthfully, “No, I didn’t, but I clearly heard.”

Bang!

table, nearly scaring the soul out of Yolanda, “Sounds can be made by

“Your Honor, I object to the defense attorney’s

Ivan spoke, “Please avoid hypothetical

a suspect, but not definitively the murderer. Moreover, you claimed my

might be an anesthetic, but as you know, an overdose can be

felt Cedric’s argument was sophistry and retorted fiercely, “Anything lethal carries significant risk. The defense should stick to the

died from a fall. My client was present, but

the plaintiff’s witness cannot serve as a direct witness to this case. Plus, this witness disappeared for twenty years before testifying.

fell silent, all eyes on Cedric’s infuriating face,

her expression, her cheeks twitching with

She was terrified

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she might lose control and laugh

you wretch! You couldn’t best me in life, what makes

a furious red, his heart unwilling to let go. The Ashbourne family members looked ready to tear Elspeth apart.

the start, like with Byron, strangled her in her cell, or drowned her in a toilet bowl, and be done with it!”

gentle with him. I should’ve ripped his tongue out, make

would never know the true cause of Thaddeus’s mother’s death, and he would

his cold–hearted foolishness,” Myra added icily.

Mr. Thaddeus couldn’t care less what Frederic thinks. A man who didn’t even bother to investigate the death of the woman he loved, who blindly spent twenty years married to a murderer, what kind

remained as

penetrating and unfathomable gaze

come to

had attempted a valiant comeback, only to be checked by Cedric’s

no new evidence to present, then I invite the prosecutor to cross–examine the defendant,” Ivan, the presiding judge, said, moving the proceedings along

Arnold’s eyes, sharp

slowly. He bowed solemnly to the bench

resettled into his chair, his piercing gaze inadvertently swept over the last row, resting

color of soft roses, pursed slightly. Behind her sunglasses, her clear eyes sparked with nervous energy, her heartbeat rippling

lips moved silently, mouthing the words

for the defendant, Elspeth,” Arnold announced, his voice resonating through the courtroom as

throat dry as she swallowed hard. Cedric, too, felt a knot tighten

about Arnold from the Elmsworth District Attorney’s office–a tough

bunch with tremendous power. Many a tycoon sought to woo them, hoping for a get–out–of–jail–free card when it mattered most. While many prosecutors appeared upright, they often conducted backdoor dealings, serving the wealthy in exchange for

was a different breed. Not only was he a crusader for justice, but he

pocket