His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 912

In the face of Ellie's raw honesty, Harvey was a storm of emotions, love and

resentment fiercely intertwined within him.

Yet, the overwhelming desire to have her conquered all else.

He moved to kiss her with fierce determination, only to be met with her desperate resistance, refusing to let him touch her even slightly.

"Ellie, trust me, this will stay between us. I won't let you die; I'll marry you, love you, cherish you..."

Harvey's words were charged with emotion, his declaration heartfelt, yet they failed to ignite even a spark in Elsie's ashen heart. "Your past, I won't hold it against you. Whether you've betrayed Mr. Chambers or not... because it's you, I don't mind!"

"You don't mind? You, who are so loyal to Avery, you don't mind?"

Elsie found his statement bitterly ironic, her laughter tinged with tears.

"I said, because it's you, I don't mind! And even if Mr. Chambers wants you dead, I have ways to protect you!"

"Marry me, become my partner, it's the safest bet! I swear, Mr. Chambers wouldn't dare

the subtle nuance in his

didn't say "won't," but "dare

to Avery, self-preservation was a basic

in the dangerous game of power, with Avery's unpredictable and cunning nature, Harvey had to keep some crucial evidence close

her composure, Elsie bit the inside of her lip,

forehead against his shoulder,

heart raced, holding

surrounded by mountains, it's beautiful there. We'll get married in that setting. I love you, and I'll protect you. The

her heart was being torn apart, her pain

*

following week, the department launched a special investigation into

case.

trove of illegal drugs, an array of firearms and weapons, and even photographs and detailed information on several victims from his residence.

the police department prioritized the case, issuing a directive to crack Wayne's defenses and bring the truth to light

despite Aaron and his team's exhaustive interrogation techniques,

was proven, the motive and whether there were others behind the scenes remained