His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 393

When Elspeth and Glynnis heard that there had been a shooting and that Evadne and her secretary Jason had been injured, and that Ward was now a wanted man, they were beyond terrified, their hearts burning with fear and worry.

“Mom, mom, what do we do now?”

With a crisp slap, Elspeth, her eyes bloodshot, struck Glynnis across her flushed face in her fury, sending her tumbling back onto a coffee table. She was in so much pain that she barely could stand up.

Despite her usually delicate and gentle demeanor, she had hit her own daughter with the force of a fury, showing a strength they hardly knew she possessed.

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Glynnis‘ cheek swelled as if she’d stuffed a mini bagel inside her mouth. Through her tears and messy hair, she glared at Elspeth with a look of deep resentment.

“You incompetent fool! Who asked you to interfere? I wanted you to take care of the maid, not touch Evadne!”

Elspeth was seething but dared not raise her voice, her harsh words twisted with anger, “Do you even know who Evadne is? Emeric’s precious gem! Hamilton’s apple of his eyes! Thaddeus‘ dream girl! You targeted her at such a critical time. If you want to die, fine, but don’t drag me down with you!”

“I did all this because you’re my mom, do you not understand?!”

Glynnis managed to stand up, her voice shaky with sobs, “You said it yourself, this was a golden chance! Evadne meeting Erica in secret. Surely they wouldn’t have any bodyguards. Ward is a mercenary, killing her would be as easy as squashing an ant! If we succeeded, you wouldn’t be manipulated by her anymore!”

“But did you succeed? Now even Ward is on the most wanted list!”

Elspeth was fuming; she wished she could strangle her impossibly stupid daughter.

Unable to control her rage, she trembled, quickly wrapping herself in a blanket like a burrito.

Tomorrow she would have to visit Victor for an injection. Without any medication, her emotions were unstable, and she couldn’t even sleep.

“First it was Alex, now Ward, all because of you! I’ve lost two key players!”

“How am I to blame for Alex! You didn’t like Myra and wanted to mess with him. What does that have to do with me!” Glynnis was a sharp one; she would admit to her mistakes, but wouldn’t take the fall for others.

What relieved Elspeth was that as Glynnis‘ biological father, Alex didn’t rat her out.

But what about Ward? He was in the national list as wanted by the police, and Thaddeus also had pulled all strings to capture him.

Would he give her out under such pressure?

At that moment, her phone rung, startling them both.

With trembling hands, Elspeth picked up the phone. It was a private number.

It took her a while to answer, “Hello?”

“P

“Ward, is that you?”

“Mrs. Abernathy, it’s me.” Mr. Ward’s voice was unusually low, and the signal was poor.

“Where are you?!”

“I’m safe for the time being. Mrs. Abernathy, I need some money for travel expenses. Please arrange it within three days.”

Elspeth turned her back to Glynnis and asked in a low voice, “How much do you need?”

“20 million, and I need a boat. I plan to smuggle myself into another country.”

“20 million?!”

Elspeth gasped, her eyes wide with shock, “Where on earth am I supposed to get that kind of money! Besides, if not for your reckless actions, we wouldn’t be in this mess! You have the audacity to ask me for 20 million?!”

“Mrs. Abernathy, over the years I’ve handled countless problems for you. You’re well aware of that.”

wife of the Abernathy Group’s CEO. It wasn’t easy. I think 20 million before my retirement is fair. It’s

“You!”

wealth and power, surely 20 million is just pocket change to you. Your savings in the Country R

thought of her secret stash, a hard–earned 100 million, accumulated over the years

and Evadne, they could easily use it

was a lifetime

to protect her. But

of luxury and wealth ahead of you, and you have two daughters yet to be married. Don’t you want to see them wed? Don’t you want to enjoy life with your grandkids? Given how delicate you are, the conditions in prison

was a

teeth, Elspeth made a decision, “Fine! I’ll get you 20 million within three days! But after that, you must

police that are looking for me, but also Thaddeus and Jareth who are tracking me secretly I need

happened to be passing Elspeth’s room with a suit

the door, she heard the

herself, “Crazy old witch, what’s she up to now? Even if she married

Alva’s phone buzzed, a call

the call, “Hello? Mr. Abernathy,

Elspeth and Glynnis at Windermere Estate?”

the door and it seems they were arguing quite fiercely. I think they’ve almost smashed all

has something happened? You haven’t come

to tell Alva about Erica’s death yet, fearing she might not take it well, “Alva, I need you to do something for me in the next few days. Please don’t

Abernathy, I got

If provoked, she’s capable of anything.” Thaddeus‘ voice was somber. Alva felt a chill, “Mr. Abernathy, what on earth has happened? Speaking of which, I haven’t seen Erica for a couple of days either. She hasn’t asked for a leave from the housekeeper, and I can’t reach her on the

you know about Erica when the time is right. Just do

the call, Elspeth

the usually flamboyant

might have appeared to be a

the window, watching Elspeth

Elspeth just

Thaddeus, “She’s dressed in black, like a widow. It doesn’t

Alva’s report, Thaddeus immediately

police and Elspeth was leaving in a hurry; it couldn’t be a

they could catch

was still staying in the hospital, in a room separated

48 hours, he didn’t disturb Evadne. Only when she had taken her sedatives and fallen asleep

hand to trace the contours of her peaceful

stay like this with her,

was that she might

“Thaddeus.”

smoking room opened and Thaddeus‘ cigarette trembled at his fingertips

stood shoulder to shoulder with him, “Give

handed him a cigarette, which he put between his lips, and then motioned for Thaddeus to light it

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man’s brows slightly furrowed, he did what

made Mr. Abernathy stoop

to terms with it. Being grumpy

hope with Evadne, he had to

deep puff and blew out smoke rings, teasing Thaddeus, “You have incredible self–control. You haven’t gone in once these past few days, just watching her from

spoke, he even licked his

Thaddeus‘ hand trembled.

crazy man

taking

I need you to help me.

fist,

for a moment before crushing his cigarette butt, “You don’t

you can’t.” Elvis flatly

Evadne. Why can’t I?” Thaddeus

you really want a future

his palm, and then slowly clenched it, his gaze somewhat obscure, “I’m used to this sort of thing. But you’re not. If you have blood