His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 882

Evadne felt a shiver run through her as she activated her skill-eavesdropping. Pressing her ear against the door, the conversation inside became clearer.

"Dad, what's going on? You've been on our case for years to find girlfriends, and now that I've fallen for Stella and want to see where it goes, why are you so against it?"

Bennett, the most gentle and compliant of all the Ashbourne siblings, even in the face of disagreement with their father, patiently sought an explanation. "Debby really likes Stella too; they often hang out in Helgen and get along great. Stella is the sole princess of Helgen, a match far above my station, Dad. Why aren't you pleased?"

"She could be a princess from any country, a fairy from the skies, or mud from the earth, and I wouldn't care!"

Emeric took a deep breath, his eyes reddening, a strong resonance vibrating in his voice, "But she cannot be from the Helgen royal family. I will never agree to it!"

"Dad! Why?" Bennett's voice crackled, utterly baffled.

From her eavesdropping spot, Evadne was equally puzzled.

If their father's displeasure was merely due to Princess Stella being from Helgen, perhaps reminiscent of their mother, that could be understandable. But his opposition to Bennett dating Stella seemed unnecessarily harsh.

It was as if his son was intending to marry the daughter of an enemy.

This only fueled the flames of Evadne's already burning curiosity.

"There's no reason."

Emeric, trembling all over, closed his eyes and rubbed his feverish forehead. "The Helgen royal family is notoriously scandalous, a cesspit of darkness! I don't want my son muddying his boots in their waters, nor do I want you tainted by their foul environment. You've strove so hard in the military, enduring much to achieve your current rank. Would you throw all that away for a girl?"

Bennett, ever so insightful, his gaze heavy, "Dad, you're not telling me everything."

Emeric's heart tightened, instinctively avoiding his son's piercing gaze.

"Through all these years, you've never demanded anything specific from us brothers, letting us make our own choices, without interference."

Bennett's voice was hoarse, his breathing ragged, "Even when our eldest brother and Dr. Bright got together, you were their strongest supporter, fully backing them. So why can't you accept me and Stella? Please, tell me, is there some sort of feud or complication between you and the Helgen royal family?"

Outside, Evadne's lips were pressed tightly, her hands, pressed against the door, trembled with tension, revealing the blue veins beneath her pale skin.

do with you kids. Stop asking," Emeric dismissed with

a citizen here with your help. Your aversion, even fear, of the royal family-does it have something to

pounded against

mother's origins with Suri, and Thaddeus' theory that her mother might have

signs pointed to

mother was connected to the

royal family was easily accessible online, listing only one son and one daughter born to the king and queen. The prince, despite his frail health, was the sole heir due to the

there was no mention of their mother among the

the Helgen royal family,

she end up in exile in

"No, it's nothing."

now dim, felt an overwhelming fatigue, slumping into the couch, his body weary, "Your mother has nothing to do

Evadne's jaw clenched!

double denial often

can't possibly cut ties with Stella now! She's a member of the royal family, my

"Nonsense!"

think royal affairs are yours to probe into? And if you truly care for that girl, you wouldn't approach her with ulterior motives! She's gone to great lengths to be with you, showing her genuine feelings. If you're using her, is that fair to her? If you play games with a princess, do you think the royal family will let you

heart ached, his hands

understood his father's

without uncovering his mother's past, how could he openly pursue a future

with that princess. You two cannot

praised me for being the

fought the bitter taste in his throat, blinking back the sting in his eyes, "I've never

"No!"

with rage, his body trembling uncontrollably, his words barely coherent,

his eyes went dark,

"Dad!"

rushed to his father's

"Dad!"

trying to administer first aid