His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 831

At the Velvet Haven, the mood was anything but serene. Avery, upon learning that Gordon had been released unharmed, was livid. In a fit of rage, he hurled several antique crystal goblets across the room, shattering them into a thousand glittering shards upon the hardwood floor.

"Mr. Chambers, please, calm yourself," came the cautious voice of Wayne from the other end of the phone. "The plan was foolproof. That secretary by Thaddeus' side was supposed to be finished. Who could have guessed that bastard from S- Star Group would change his testimony at the last minute, taking the fall for everything? It was unforeseen, I had no leverage."

"Did S-Star put the screws to him?" Avery growled, his eyes blazing red as he bent to pick up a piece of broken glass, his fingers curling tightly around it.

Blood, rich and crimson, seeped through his fingers, staining his pale hands with its warmth. He felt no pain, only a slight easing of the tightness in his chest.

"Mark is old, sick from a lifetime in the trenches, long retired from the fray. Now, it's Lionel at the helm of S-Star," Wayne said, his voice dark with menace. "Lionel's been cozying up to Aviana, and with Ms. Evadne pulling in a favor, Lionel had no choice but to bail them out."

"Our push for Warner's new drug was going smoothly until we hit the wall with S- Star," Avery said, slowly unfolding his bloodied hand to reveal the mangled palm. A cruel smile played on his lips. "That Lionel, find a way to deal with him without getting my hands dirty."

"Do you want him taken out?" Wayne asked.

"Killing him would draw too much heat if we disrupt the core of S-Star. Just find a way to keep him from interfering, that'll suffice."

With that, Avery tossed aside the glass shard and walked over to the window. His gaze fell upon the thriving rose he had nurtured with obsessive care. His face softened with a disturbing gentleness as he caressed the vibrant petals, as if they were the face of a lover.

"That mongrel isn't worth my time or the dirt on my hands."

you," Wayne assured him, his voice cautious yet eager. "Mr.

will. With enough trial subjects and accurate data, we're one

face any obstacles. I'm at your

a room in chaos and blood spattered

you hurt? I'll get a doctor to bandage you up right away!" "The medicine.

beyond his control. Harvey quickly understood, retrieving a syringe from the safe and injecting

features. "You can't keep using this drug. It's controlling your

the opulent crystal chandelier above. He felt the room spin, but the sensation was oddly comforting.

but found himself at

deceived? Is this medicine actually poison? Will I be dependent on it for

wishes, and I'd have no complaints. I just can't bear the thought of losing Evadne. If I can't be with her,

bottom of the

from suspicion. Little did he know that his most cherished possession housed the very device spying on him. Thaddeus' secretary was briefly caught up in a drug scandal,

appeared right on schedule at the Abernathy Group headquarters. Heads turned as he walked confidently through the front door, dispelling the rumors with

Chasel. Thaddeus had been working nonstop and

the bed, unable to resist sitting down one more time. Thaddeus' muscular chest was bare, the love bites and marks from the previous

when I get back," she whispered with a mischievous

Evadne leaned