His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

At the crack of dawn, Jareth hurried to the hospital after tucking Marilla into bed, meeting up with members from both the Ashbourne and Abernathy families.

Hamilton, being the elderly patriarch,‘was exhausted. Thus, Frederic helped him to rest in a comfortable hospital room.

“Hey Cassius, I just finished questioning that son of a bitch.”

Cassius stepped into the hallway to take a call from Aaron, “I’m a seasoned detective with years of experience. I knew right off the bat that guy was hiding something. But he’s as stubborn as a bull, refusing to confess!”

“What did he say?” Cassius asked, his voice deep and steady.

“He claimed that he attacked Myra because he was once a die–hard fan. When Myra retired from showbiz after that scandal, he harbored resentment, feeling that she had deceived his feelings.

What a load of rubbish! Myra was a stunningly beautiful actress in her prime. He is just resentful when he couldn’t own her!” Aaron vented his frustrations to his elder brother.

Cassius frowned, “Get to the point.”

“Sorry, Cassius. I got carried away by my anger,” Aaroh apologized, then continued in a low voice, “He claimed that seeing Myra in the limelight again reminded him of his past heartbreak, which triggered his impulsive attack on her. But this is utter nonsense. There’s no way I’d believe him. He was definitely instigated by someone!”

“Your overnight investigation aligns with my suspicion.” Cassius responded in a calm tone.

“Cassius, there’s no other way. The evidence I’ve gathered so far only points to this. Besides, this guy is cunning. His phone is ‘squeaky clean, showing no sign of anyone pulling his strings. I suspect he has another phone and has planned everything meticulously.”

Cassius responded, “You need to dig deeper into this man’s background. If someone has bought him off, he wouldn’t have done this only once. There must be other victims.”

“What if this is his first time?” Aaron asked.

Cassius narrowed his eyes, replying coldly, “Then I wouldn’t believe his confession. Everything seems too coincidental, clearly a set–up. Whoever is plotting against Myra, I must investigate thoroughly.”

“I understand, Cassius. I won’t let our family be wronged without reason.”

Aaron paused, then asked hesitantly, “How’s Thaddeus doing?”

“He’s still critical.” Cassius’s voice tightened.

“Oh.” Aaron was at a loss for words.

“But I believe he’ll pull through, because Evadne is performing a craniotomy on him. The surgery has been going on for five hours already.”

“What?”

Aaron almost choked, “A craniotomy? Does Evadne think a human head is as easy to open as a watermelon? Gosh, Cassius, Evadne’s way of getting back at her ex–husband is quite unique!”

“We have to trust Dr. Eve’s medical skills. Opening up a human head probably isn’t much harder than slicing a watermelon for her.” Cassius thought of his multi–talented younger sister and a fond smile graced his lips.

“Dr Eve?”

Aaron was stunned, then exclaimed, “The miracle–working surgeon that’s been featured in papers and magazines multiple times, who’s saved lives from the jaws of death is Evadne?”

Cassius nodded proudly, “That’s our little sister.”

Aaron’s jaw dropped in disbelief.

“Damn, she’s badass!”

The next day, at 9 a.m.

Members of the Abernathy Group gathered outside the operating room again. Frederic was lending support to Hamilton as they both fixated their gazes on the OR’s door.

had excused herself, citing discomfort, and had returned home with Glynnis. Hamilton despised her, and she didn’t care about Thaddeus’s well–being. So, she didn’t bother pretending and chose to go home and get some

Evadne come out yet? It’s

on the operating room. His

a day or a night of

gentle pat on his back, “Don’t worry. Evadne

for so long. Can her small body take it? Is she tired? Has she had time to

son holding him back, he would’ve burst into the operating room to check on his

I thought you were worried about the

save

keep their secret, so he didn’t mention that it wasn’t the first time Thaddeus had risked his

if I may

“Thad! Thad!”

interrupted by

and tense atmosphere in the hallway shifted. The Abernathy father and son

in her high heels, was teary–eyed as

how did you get

stepped forward to stop her, his voice stern, “This is not the place for you

her face to meet his gaze, her eyes

Jareth was taken aback.

her gaze unfamiliar and terrifying. It was as if their sibling bond of over twenty years had been

Edith gritted her teeth, pushed Jareth away fiercely, and rushed straight over to the

Mr. Frederic! How’s Thad doing? Has

cried, her round face pale and haggard. Her eyes were red and swollen, and

is this? Hamilton looked at the crying woman in front of

younger sister, Edith, the

son, Frederic was moved and spoke kindly. “When she was a kid, Jareth often brought her to our house. She and Thaddeus have always had a good

sister.” Hamilton understood,

very good to me. He has always cared about me and looked after me. He is a very

her shoulders shaking as she choked on her words. “When I heard about the accident last night, I was so heartbroken I wanted to come over immediately, but Jareth wouldn’t let me. I was afraid to cause any trouble. I was inconsiderate.

you have

for caring about Thaddeus. It’s

children, Thad

will always be there for Thad, whenever he

of her

handsome face darkened

the Abernathy

for gossip, and he nudged Cassius with his elbow

seems so,”

have any feelings for this Edith? Not even a little?”

that I know

he only had eyes for her, even if his own sister was a beauty. Now that he’s moved on, his heart only belongs to Evadne. He wouldn’t

know what these young ladies are thinking. What’s so good about the Abernathy boy that they’re all throwing

of them is more handsome and thoughtful than Thaddeus. The Fairhaven family is quite reputable. Why not consider one of my sons? Cassius, why don’t you try to win

heart tightened, and his gaze

did you say?” Emeric’s eyebrows raised in

is, Ms. Edith is not

that Ms. Edith’s

My own sons are nothing like me, all they care about is their careers, not finding a woman!” Emeric sighed and shook

because of your childhood friendship. I appreciate your kindness, but please return home.” Hamilton’s attitude towards Edith was lukewarm, without a

was still in a critical condition, and he didn’t have the