His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 804

"Madness, I get it, she was never quite right in the head. But excessive bleeding? What's that about?" Evadne nuzzled her lips obediently into the palm of the man's hand.

"They say she was laughing and cursing every day in the detention center, stopping anyone who'd listen, claiming she was an heiress of the Abernathy Group, that her father was the chairman. She took quite a beating in there, and the more they hit her, the more she seemed to thrive on it."

Thaddeus felt his heart soften at her docile behavior, his fingertips unconsciously grazing over her lips, now softened by a milky caress.

"Truly, a madwoman with aspirations as high as the sky," Evadne said with a cold smirk curling her crimson lips.

"Just the other night, Glynnis went off the deep end again, slashed her own wrist, smeared her blood on the face of a fellow inmate, and painted the cell walls with it. That's how she ended up bleeding too much."

"Perhaps she's half-mad, half-lucid-who knows. She still remembers she's got HIV, and she knows how to disgust and retaliate against others in such a vile way."

Evadne's eyes darkened, her gaze glittering with merciless coldness. "But madness works for me, I was wondering how to deal with her. If we went through the normal legal process, Glynnis would be charged with assault and face a few years at most. If she's insane, let her spend her life in a mental institution, clinging to her delusional dreams of heiress grandeur!"

Today was Barry's funeral.

The Fairhavens had been rocked by a shocking tragedy, a tale of blood turned against blood, and a world shattered overnight. All the misfortune had fallen squarely on the shoulders of Jareth.

But, with his efforts, the funeral proceeded smoothly.

Barry, a legend in his own time, had met with such a cruel fate, a fact that moved many to deep reflection.

Yet, even for such a figure, the number of business acquaintances and old comrades who came to his funeral was meager. The folks from the old days were known for their loyalty, never looking back, so despite the commercial world's cold shoulder, Barry's funeral was still a grand affair.

Jareth, Barry's grandson and now the head of the Fairhaven family, walked in the funeral procession, dressed in a simple black suit, holding his grandfather's portrait. His eyes were calm, his steps heavy with sorrow.

Under the shadow of such grief, one's expression often turns numb.

Before the funeral, speculative media had posted articles online predicting the downfall of the Fairhaven Group, doubting the capabilities of Jareth, the prodigal

son.

Luckily, the Ashbourne and Abernathy families were there to support him. Thaddeus and Evadne stood by Jareth, lending their presence and ensuring the new patriarch had enough respect.

Jareth was the only family member present, but he stood unafraid of criticism, his posture as unwavering as an old pine, his gaze sharp enough to deter any who wished to stir trouble.

The funeral hall was solemn and respectful. Friends and relatives brought wreaths and shed tears for the old man who had built the Fairhaven Group from scratch.

Evadne and Thaddeus stood aside, witnessing the somewhat lonely Frederic and feeling a spark of anger.

Evadne recalled attending a few grand funerals with her father when she was younger. Even with the Fairhaven family's standing, there were too few mourners.

Those fair-weather friends simply looked down on Jareth, convinced that this young master would only lead the Fairhaven family to ruin.

Just then, a series of footsteps echoed in the hall.

"The Chairman of the Chambers Group, Jeff, and President Avery Chambers have arrived!"

Evadne and Thaddeus' faces darkened.

Jareth's eyes turned red with a cold, piercing look fixed on Jeff and Avery as they approached.

From the moment Avery entered, his eyeing of Evadne was so intense it was as if his gaze was physically anchored to her, impossible to remove.

"Disgusting," Evadne muttered to herself, turning her gaze away in revulsion.

his anger while clutching Evadne's soft hand in his own, his

had been uncontrollably drawn to Evadne's face, slowly drifted down, finally settling on their intertwined hands. His eyes went cold, but the corners of his

Avery's smile was particularly jarring and

his

a funeral, if it weren't for the need to let his

"Mr. Fairhaven, my condolences."

hand to Jareth. "Oh, you are the

a cold stare, his hand not moving an inch. "I don't recall inviting the Chambers family to this

within him, but as the head of the Chambers family, he managed to keep

great families. I've known Barry for many years. Even if you didn't invite me, I should be here to pay my respects out of

possibly share with

pale lips, forcing a smile. "Besides, my grandfather probably wouldn't

their eyes darting to the

blood boiling, his face flushing red as he

our families, today is your grandfather's funeral. The dead deserve respect,

the sparsely attended wake with a smirk that wasn't quite a smile. "Looks like Barry didn't make many friends in the business world. It's just a motley crew, barely worthy of mention. The Chambers

stride over

firmly holding her waist, she might

home. Jareth's eyes seethed with barely contained rage, his stomach twisting in knots. He was no coward, but this was his grandfather's funeral, the first major event he had to oversee since taking the helm of the Fairhaven family. If he let Avery's taunts provoke him now, it would only confirm the image of him as an impetuous

he couldn't afford to lose his

salvaged their pride, a

make many friends in the business world? Who's spouting such nonsense,

eyes narrowed as he slowly

surprise,

hand so hard it turned red, her heart pounding

"Emeric! It's Emeric Ashbourne!"

Ashbourne?" Thaddeus' handsome face

that moment, a group of people dressed in black suits entered the wake with

of regal bearing who captivated

And not just Emeric.

Aviana, Cassius, and Arnold were

make a public

up as

watched their reunion, his lips curling into a slight smile, but

not that old

by his daughter's concern but chided her. "You're making it look

her father's arm. "Why didn't you give me a heads up? I thought you wouldn't be

call, didn't want to worry you unnecessarily. I

and Arnold here, our intentions would be clear enough, no need to drag your father all the way back from abroad. But he insisted on coming back to personally bid Mr. Barry farewell," Suri sighed

wasn't about worrying, Suri. Don't say that. I know how much you care for Dad," Evadne said, her

the distinguished guests arrived, Jareth felt a surge of

as he stepped

spoke, his voice was hoarse with raw

Emeric, thank you

call me Emeric. 'Chairman' sounds too

his shoulder, his gaze warm and friendly. "You've

Don't hesitate to ask for help when you need it.

his lip,

received Emeric's favor. His