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.

deadly stare, holding back his anger while clutching Evadne's soft hand in his own, his veins

on their intertwined hands.

Avery's smile

too, his fists clenched so

it weren't for the need to let his grandfather rest in peace, he

"Mr. Fairhaven, my condolences."

stepped forward with a look of regret, extending his hand to Jareth. "Oh, you are the master

moving an inch. "I don't recall inviting the Chambers

as the head of the Chambers family, he managed to keep his composure. He wouldn't

four great families. I've known Barry for many years. Even if you didn't

possibly

forcing a smile. "Besides, my grandfather probably wouldn't care to see any

gasped, their eyes darting to the Chambers

face flushing red as he was

regardless of any past grievances between our families, today is your grandfather's funeral. The dead deserve respect,

barely worthy of mention. The Chambers family attending to pay our respects is

in frustration, itching to stride over and

hadn't been firmly holding her waist, she might

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 heir, a laughingstock for the Fairhaven

afford

thinking his son had salvaged their pride, a robust

business world? Who's spouting such nonsense, it's downright

as he slowly turned around,

in surprise, looking towards

familiar voice, Evadne squeezed Thaddeus' hand so hard it turned

"Emeric! It's Emeric Ashbourne!"

Ashbourne?" Thaddeus' handsome face showed

group of people dressed in black

of regal bearing who captivated everyone's attention, was

And not just Emeric.

and Arnold were also there

rare for so many members of the Ashbourne family to make a public appearance together. Their presence underscored the importance

as

a slight smile, but he didn't approach to curry favor.

that old yet. I'm perfectly

by his daughter's concern but chided her. "You're making it look like I'm infirm, the way you're fussing

eyes but didn't let go of her father's arm. "Why didn't you give me a heads up? I thought you wouldn't be able

to worry you unnecessarily. I

all the way back from abroad. But he insisted on coming back to

you care for Dad," Evadne said, her heart settling as she saw her father looking much healthier than before

arrived, Jareth felt a

he stepped

he spoke, his voice was

thank you

my boy, just call me Emeric. 'Chairman' sounds too

gaze warm and

be challenges ahead. Don't hesitate to ask for help when you need it. Just tell me, and we will

bit his lip, nodding

seething with jealousy as Jareth received Emeric's favor. His well-