His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 747

“You disagree?”

Frederic’s lips twisted into a sneer that was far from paternal as he glared down at Thaddeus, “You think you can fill my shoes while I’m still breathing? Do you think you’d be CEO of the Abernathy Group if I hadn’t paved the way? Cocky, aren’t you? Like a rooster crowing at daybreak, thinking it’s responsible for the sunrise?”

Thaddeus felt more worry than anger, particularly for Marilla. If her engagement to the Bartley family was set in stone, he couldn’t imagine the lengths Jareth might go to once he found out. It could end in a blaze of mutual destruction, or perhaps Jareth would be so crushed he’d never recover.

Marilla wasn’t like Evadne, with her rock–solid resolve and a fighting spirit. She had always been the compliant onę, too gentle for her own good, always bending to others‘ whims. And now, she was the one suggesting they break up.

“Your brother is ill, not dead. Don’t get too comfortable in that CEO chair, nor think that your grandpa’s favor makes you invulnerable. You’re acting like you don’t have a father to answer to, constantly challenging my decisions!” Frederic’s voice carried a thinly veiled threat, “I just visited Chad in the State. His health is improving.”

Thaddeus‘ brows furrowed, his eyes narrowing.

“Chad told me he’s planning to come home as soon as he’s stronger, to be with his family.”

Frederic stood at a high position, his words laced with malice, “Your grandpa and I have always favored the firstborn. Chad’s just been away too long, which is why you’ve had a chance to shine in front of your grandpa. But when he returns, feeling guilty, Grandpa will surely make it up to him. Then we’ll see if there’s still a place for you at the Abernathy Group.”

Late into the night, Gordon arrived at Thaddeus‘ study with the latest on the Fairhaven Group.

The room was hazy with smoke. Thaddeus, his fingertips calloused from work, held a cigarette as he browsed through documents, his gaze indecipherable, concealing his emotions.

sighed with concern, “Mr. Abernathy, I get you’re upset,

frosty look, “You a

coughed awkwardly, “Nope, just speaking out of turn,

of smoke, and you know it. If

Windermere Estate for a few days, to be with Marilla. Evadne knows.”

of his woman, hands on hips and pouting, flashed before Thaddeus‘ eyes, sending his heart racing. He ached to hold her close, to pin her down, to lose themselves in each other.

you must be really out of sorts today. You wouldn’t be sneaking cigarettes behind Mrs. Abernathy’s back otherwise.” Gordon asked with concern, “What’s

It’s solid,”

his boss didn’t plan to tell, Gordon knew better than to pry

need you to focus on digging into the

Bartley family? Which ones?”

darkened, “Timothy

taken aback, “Mr.

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Chapter 747

down to his wife and his son Alston. Whatever dirt you

spoke, a gentle knock sounded at the door.

in there? It’s

to let her in. There she stood, nervously twining her fingers in the dim hallway