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.

sighed, "After the incident, Chad called me. Thaddeus, he meant no harm; he just

my brother, huh," Thaddeus felt a tightness in his chest, glancing at the woman beside

her lips touching the rim of her paper cup as if to drink, yet not

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

sounded more like something

Thaddeus wanted to argue, to stand firm, but Evadne gently

gripped her hand, a bitter smile on his face, "Evadne, see, it's always like

at him with eyes full of sympathy, not blaming him or resenting

the rare warmth between father and son, especially after Marilla's incident, was something she didn't want

make sure other media outlets continue to report. It just might not have the same impact as Elmsworth Daily," Thaddeus

it be snuffed out

soothing, calming his emotions, "But what surprises me is, at this critical moment, your

time, it's merely a news piece by Elmsworth Daily causing public opinion to stir, something most people wouldn't even associate directly with the Abernathy

perceptive. Where others

essence.

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

accepting his wife's offering, he ate it, his eyes shimmering with the contentment and happiness of being nourished by love, "So, Evadne, what are you thinking? You believe there's

Evadne harbored a bold,

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 web of secrets he was

was not exactly strapped for cash. What was his angle

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

clear to Evadne about his movements: Chad might've saved Thaddeus' life, but gratitude was one thing, and allegiance was another. Their paths would only run

Evadne's phone buzzed. It was a

everything's set. Please, check

your

hanging up, Evadne quickly opened the app, tilting the screen so she and Thaddeus could watch

Weekly was a bombshell

you set this up?!" Thaddeus' eyes

awe.

be honest, I figured relying solely on Elmsworth Daily was too weak

head against his broad chest, "So, I have to step in

the hashtag refused to die down. Even after the phrase "human trials" was banned, the public found new ways to keep

couldn't be quashed. Warner, one of the implicated parties, was freaking out and immediately

me it was just some