His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 865

Thaddeus' eyes flickered with a stormy chill as he was about to call the editor-in- chief of the Elmsworth Daily, but it was Frederic's call that came through first.

Sensing trouble, he wanted to step away from Evadne to take the call, fearing she might think he was hiding something. Thus, he had no choice but to turn slightly and answer in a hushed tone, "Dad, what's up?"

"That news piece on the pharmaceutical human trials that was posted on Elmsworth Daily's official Twitter, did you green-light that?" Frederic's voice was deep and stern.

"Yes."

"I've already issued a directive to pull that story. And as for trending on social media, if we don't take it down, someone else will!"

Thaddeus' brows furrowed, a vein throbbing on his forehead, "No, it can't be taken down!"

Evadne, with her lively eyes, watched him discreetly, silent.

"This isn't about what I want; it's an order from the top. This piece, first off, smacks

of fake news, released without official verification, and it's already causing a national panic. If we don't handle this, trouble will come knocking on the Abernathy Group's door!"

Compared with his direct acridity towards his son in previous days, Frederic seemed much calmer this time around, analyzing the pros and cons with Thaddeus.

"First off, this isn't unverified news, the video is real, and the human experimentation is a fact. The police have been quietly investigating the source of the banned drug. If the media doesn't speak up now, when will they?"

Thaddeus' voice was both magnetic and hoarse with emotion, "If the media chooses silence, more people will get hurt, more will be led astray! Covering up the truth is the most foolish choice!"

Evadne blinked, her chest heaving with emotion.

A silence fell on the other end of the line. After a prolonged while, Frederic finally spoke, his voice heavy and sincere.

"Thaddeus, I'm not heartless or unprincipled. I was once full of youthful fervor for my career. I'm involved in charity; I too want to do something for society. But all that is predicated on me protecting the Abernathy Group, safeguarding the family. Before I'm a philanthropist, a societal enthusiast, I must first be a businessman who seeks profit and shuns harm. Everything must prioritize the family's interests!"

Thaddeus' thin lips pressed into a thin line, a complex light flickering in his eyes.

"This story is causing social unrest, and it'll also shake the Abernathy Group. We can't make enemies at the top; it's unwise. Especially at sensitive times like these, we need to understand the value of blending in."

"Dad, are these what you want to tell me, or did someone whisper something to you?" Thaddeus, sharp as ever, sensed something off with Frederic.

He knew the man, who wasn't of such a detached nature. Having been carried through the social whirl on flowery palanquins all his life, he wasn't one to adopt such a detached stance.

called me. Thaddeus, he meant no harm; he

felt a tightness in his chest,

touching the rim of her paper cup as if

will be suppressed today. As for this issue, you should stay out of it. Even if such inhumane events are happening in Elmsworth, it has nothing to do with you, nothing to do

sounded more like something Frederic

to argue, to stand firm, but Evadne gently held his arm, shaking

gripped her hand, a bitter smile on his face, "Evadne, see,

full of sympathy, not blaming

rare warmth between father and son,

doesn't publish it, I'll make sure other media outlets continue to report. It just might not have the same impact as Elmsworth Daily," Thaddeus was unwilling to give up, his eyes burning with a

let it be snuffed out just yet! "This isn't your father's fault. It's pressure

surprises me is, at this critical moment, your brother steps in to

The Abernathy Group has faced countless business crises, and he's always been as steady as a rock. This time, it's merely a news piece by Elmsworth Daily causing public opinion to stir, something most

others saw the surface,

essence.

her with no arena for her strategic mind but the Abernathy family's affairs. "This is somewhat too proactive. It doesn't fit his usual detached persona," Evadne speared a piece of fried calamari with a toothpick, offering

shimmering with the contentment and

on the calamari, Evadne harbored a bold,

be tangled up in this whole drug fiasco? He once bragged about his connections in the pharmaceutical world back in the country, claiming he could get his hands on drugs the average Joe couldn't even dream of. Could there be a dark, intricate

Chad was not exactly strapped for cash. What was his angle in

Chad was simply trying to curry favor with Mr. Frederic Abernathy, laying down the groundwork

life, but gratitude was one thing,

phone buzzed. It was a call from

everything's set. Please, check World

your

the app, tilting the screen so she and Thaddeus could

a bombshell

you set this up?!" Thaddeus'

awe.

honest, I figured relying solely on Elmsworth Daily

I have to step in and give it a little push. Rest assured.

"human trials" was banned, the

topic couldn't be quashed. Warner, one of the implicated

the hell is happening?! You told me it was just some trendy recreational drug overseas. How did it suddenly