His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 803

On the road back to Havenbrook, Gordon took the wheel, while Mr. Murray rode shotgun.

The grandson and his grandfather sat in silence in the backseat, a stark contrast to their usual endless chatter. It was only as they neared their destination that Hamilton broke the quiet with a sigh, his weathered, dry hand resting on his grandson's shoulder.

"Thaddeus, I know Chad was out of line tonight, and that it upset you."

"Grandpa Hamilton, I'm fine," Thaddeus replied with a faint smile, his profile elegant yet as cold as frost in the dim light.

"Don't take it to heart, Thaddeus," Hamilton tried to console him.

"He's my brother. He saved my life when we were younger, and I owe him a lot. This time, I won't mind."

The unsaid part hung in the air; there wouldn't be a next time for such tolerance. He was Evadne's husband, not some pushover!

It was not the theft but the thief's persistence that was worrisome. He couldn't allow any man, under any pretense, to covet Evadne.

"Chad won't be around for long, I suppose; he'll likely head back to M Country in a few days. From now on, try to keep Ilana out of his sight.

Ilana is such an exceptional girl; she shines too brightly, too tempting for any man. Men, no matter how proud they seem, are restless creatures by nature.

Especially the men in the Abernathy family - once they set their sights on someone, they toss all sense of decency out the window. Just like your clueless dad," Hamilton shook his head non-stop.

Somewhere, Frederic was probably sneezing up a storm.

"Love isn't about chains and control; it's about understanding and being there." Thaddeus said firmly, his voice deep, his long lashes concealing a certain emotion, "Evadne just needs to be herself, free and easy. I can protect her, and I'm confident that no one can tear us apart."

"Oh, you naive boy. The world is far more complex than just having good feelings for each other. Look at Marilla and Jareth, were they love birds? Still they have suffered terribly. Jareth nearly lost his life for the chance to be with Marilla!"

"Grandpa Hamilton, you seem to be full of reflections tonight. What's really on your mind?" Thaddeus' brows furrowed in confusion.

Hamilton took a deep breath, his voice low, "Anyway, just keep your distance from Chad. And if he ever comes back to Elmsworth, no matter what he does, don't confront him directly. Avoid head-on conflicts."

Thaddeus' expression turned grave; he uttered calmly, "Grandpa Hamilton, you know I've never been one to shy away or be easily intimidated. It's true Chad saved me, but that doesn't mean I live in his shadow, conceding at every turn without a backbone. If he crosses a line I can't accept in the future, even if dad backs him up, I won't stay silent."

"Those who can endure what others cannot are destined for greatness!" Hamilton's cheeks flushed with evident urgency.

"And if Chad wants my position as CEO?" Thaddeus' gaze was heavy, posing a soul-searching question.

The car grew tenser. Sensing the standoff between the two, Mr. Murray and Gordon sat up straight, not daring to breathe too loudly.

Hamilton's fingers clenched, his remarks serious, "Then avoid a head-on collision with him. As long as I'm here, he won't get the position. You've always been my choice!"

don't want to put my favorite grandson through the fire."

off his grandfather, his car headed towards

feeling increasingly stifled. For some reason, he felt that

readiness to sacrifice everything to protect him, made Chad seem less like a man and

Gordon tried to lighten the mood, seeing his boss's foul

"What do you mean?"

"You were almost compromised!"

how?" Thaddeus'

you, I was quick to intervene and prevented your good reputation from

At the sight of his smug look,

there, I wouldn't

his eyes, his features cool,

can be as virtuous as you like, but no chaste whoremaster can

The man's face darkened.

keep distance with other women, you couldn't control them throwing themselves

him, as he continued, "Windermere Estate is not like you and Mrs. Abernathy's private house where there are not many people gossiping around. If you had been seen with Alexia tonight and it got out, especially to Mrs. Abernathy's ears,

anger was palpable as he kicked the back of Gordon's seat, "Go

choked, his ears

can say goodbye to

for the almighty dollar in a heartbeat, "Mr. Abernathy, I'm sorry! I was talking out of my

so slightly, but his eyes were like the unfathomable waters of a

some digging on Alexia. Focus on her work history, check if she's really been with Doctors Without Borders

from her embrace. She sat on the living room couch, her secret stash of high-priced jewels laid out before her. In

designs, coveted by many but owned by few, and gems she'd won at auctions, from imperial jade

back into their boxes. These were all for Marilla, saved up for her wedding day

locked, brought a rush of emotion to Evadne's eyes, and a sour

last, all should be settled. No one would torment them

was nudged open gently. "Thaddeus!" Seeing his tall figure, the sadness in

you still

to find her wide awake, "You've got to be up early for the Fairhaven family's funeral tomorrow. You little

sleep when

out of his suit jacket and loosened his tie. She

tonight?"

issues; doesn't touch a drop. It was

buttons with the other, his voice a mix of tenderness and remorse, "Had a long chat with grandpa. Sorry I'm late; made

down tonight, like a sad little

gaze softening, "Your brother