His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 413

The following day, Thaddeus and Jareth, along with their elite squad, set off in secret towards Star Island.

The journey was anything but smooth. It was a clear day when they set off, but two hours into their boat ride, a sudden storm hit, with dark clouds and heavy rain.

For the sake of stealth and safety, they didn’t opt for a large vessel, but instead traveled on yachts. This ensured they were less conspicuous, faster, and could scatter if detected by the enemy, making it harder for them to be completely surrounded.

However, the downside of these boats became glaringly obvious in the extreme weather.

“Mr. Abernathy! Mr. Fairhaven! What do we do?! Are our yachts going to capsize?!”

The crew from the Fairhaven group struggled with the wheel, but the yacht continued to rock wildly in the storm, unable to maintain balance, let alone move forward.

Suddenly, a huge wave rolled towards their boat, heading right at Jareth.

Jareth’s eyes widened in shock. Before he could react, his vision was blocked.

Thaddeus had thrown himself instantly in the path of the wave, shielding Jareth with his broad body.

The wave crashed into him with a force that would have knocked anyone else over, but Thaddeus, he was as steady as a rock. This man had really the ability to capture other people’s heart with his charm, even for men.

“Thad! Are you okay?!” Jareth immediately reached out to him, his pupils contracted.

“I’m good. It’s nothing,” Thaddeus replied, his lips curling up slightly, his eyes as bright as deep–sea pearls.

Their eyes met, and Jareth blushed, “Damn it, Thad, stop looking at me like that. I think I’m falling for you!”

“Thank Marilla. If it weren’t for her, I’d really fear you’d fall for me one day.”

After saying this, Thaddeus quickly moved away, taking the wheel from one of the crew members and started steering himself.

“What the heck! I was just joking around and you’d take it seriously?” Jareth scoffed, wiping off the water from his face. He gazed at Thaddeus‘ firm and broad figure which could render people sense of enough safety for a long while before letting out a self–mockery sigh. Deep down, he admired his best friend more than anything.

Back then, he was pompous enough to pursue Evadne, and when she turned down his affection, he got quite depressed for a prolonged time.

Now it seemed that Evadne did the right choice. Having been pampered by Thad, she could never fall for him. Except, he didn’t feel frustrated, nor did he think it was a pity.

Instead, he needed to thank for this one–sided love; otherwise, he’d never meet his love of life, Marilla, the woman he would spend the rest of the time

with.

Mountainous sea was tumbling over, the situation dire, but under Thaddeus‘ helm, the boat navigated steadily toward Star Island.

Two hours later, their boat was the first to reach the island. Half an hour later, the rest of the boats arrived one after another.

By this time, night had fallen. Luckily, the storm had started to subside.

“Perfect night for some action. Let’s go, Thad!” Jareth tucked two of his guns behind his back, excitement glinting in his eyes.

Rumors said that Mr. Fairhaven was well–known for his inclination to gamble with his life, which seemed true. It looked like he had again overlooked the peril ahead of them.

“Do you think this is some sort of video game? You only have one life. If it’s lost, it’s game over!”

Thaddeus, dressed in black tactical gear, looked rugged and wild. His hands, gripping the gun, were veined and strong.

“You’re not the same as before. You have my sister now, and you’re not a lone wolf anymore.”

Jareth stiffened at the mention of Marilla. Yes, he was a family man now, and he had something to lose. His heart, once as hard as iron, had softened like

a sponge.

had almost broken down because of Erica’s decease; if anything happened to him, what would happen to his delicate,

Abernathy, Mr. Fairhaven! Look!

immediately went on high alert, guns drawn and aimed at the helicopter. “No need to panic. It’s

sure?” Jareth asked in

at us by now. The fact

“Makes

helicopter landed smoothly on the beach, causing a whirlwind of sand that blinded everyone.

Thaddeus stood tall and steady against the wind, watching the handsome

eyes widened in

It’s

J

his men approaching, dashed behind Thaddeus in

Jareth’d never fear anyone. Now he knew who scared him – Cassius, a man always exuding an extremely

Cassius locked eyes, a palpable tension in the air.

brings you here?” Thaddeus‘ eyes were sharp, his voice cold

share the same goal. Is there a need

true feelings for Evadne and his remorse, and that he would never marry another woman aside from Evadne, the Ashbourne family was known for their stubbornness. Even

they were proud.

ruthlessly abandoned his sister, who had waited for him like Penelope in Homer’s Odyssey, faithfully waiting for three years despite

on the

Evadne was a star in the sky, and if he wanted her, he would have

Ward. You don’t need to worry, President Ashbourne,” Thaddeus said, his

Evadne’s big brother. After all, this is the Ashbourne family business. I can handle it. There’s no

“Jareth, let’s go.”

longer; he was

correctly, didn’t you tell my sister that you were going on a

voice was like a thorn in Thaddeus‘

that you lied to her, even though you did it for her, do you think she will be angry

“President Ashbourne, everything I’ve done was for Evadne. But I’m afraid that if she knows I’m hunting down Ward, she’ll come to me in a fit of desperation. I can’t let the woman I love be in danger, never! But if I don’t take care of this issue personally for Evadne, then what kind of man am I? What right do I

with deep emotions, moving everyone

Jareth couldn’t help but feel a

hate me for causing Evadne

begging, “I’m doing all this to make amends. I’m willing to risk my life to get back everything she wants, even if none of you

afraid that Evadne would be angry with him. Their relationship was just

one.

feared more was her getting

teased him, but he hadn’t expected to hear such heartfelt

said seriously, “Fine, you can proceed, but you

an attack, things in Elmsworth were not so

the group’s senior executives had arrived early in the conference room to prepare. On such an important occasion, Thaddeus was the only

operations, had plummeted, even reaching

also fallen for three consecutive days, causing people to panic.

top financial group, may not be affected

family of Elmsworth, and even the Fairhaven family,

steadying their morale, he was nowhere to be seen,

Frederic sat at the head of the conference room, his face dark

were buzzing

isn’t going to show up,

is known for his diligence, he hasn’t missed a meeting in years. As long as the universe doesn’t explode, Mr.

Mr. Thaddeus, now? Hmph, who

mean by that?”

of the Ashbourne family, always spinning around

15.15

lady happy; maybe they’re even

wave of snickers spread

and without Thaddeus attending such an important meeting, won’t the other

causing the hand resting on the table to slowly

Frederic glanced down with a gloomy face, and was

caller was his eldest son,

minutes before the remote video meeting started, Frederic didn’t have time to talk

over.