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.

Erica’s decease; if anything happened to him, what would

Mr. Fairhaven! Look! A helicopter is

drawn and aimed at the helicopter. “No need

be sure?” Jareth

it was, they would have started shooting at us by now. The fact that they haven’t made a move means they’re

“Makes sense!”

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

the wind, watching the handsome man

second, his eyes widened in surprise.

cow! It’s your

J

and his men approaching, dashed behind Thaddeus

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

eyes, a palpable tension in the

Thaddeus‘ eyes were sharp, his voice cold and stern.

same goal. Is there a need

good impression of his former brother–in–law. Even though he now knew of Thaddeus‘ 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 if they felt one way,

they were

him like Penelope in Homer’s Odyssey, faithfully waiting for three years despite his

him on the battlefield and almost became a cripple.

change his attitude towards Thaddeus. Evadne was a star in the sky, and if he

worry, President Ashbourne,” Thaddeus said,

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

“Jareth, let’s go.”

to argue any longer; he was ready to leave.

my sister that you were going on a business trip,

a thorn in Thaddeus‘

you lied to her, even though you did it for her, do you

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 have to protect her?”

were filled with deep emotions,

couldn’t help but feel a pang of sympathy

Ashbourne, I know, you still hate me for causing Evadne so much

back everything she wants, even

with him. Their relationship was

one.

feared more was

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

a moment of contemplation, he said seriously, “Fine, you can proceed, but you have to work with me.”

Thaddeus was ready to strike an attack, things in Elmsworth were not so peaceful.

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

reputation of the Abernathy Group, due to Elspeth’s previous operations, had

three consecutive

top financial group, may not be affected by domestic projects, but it was a different

of Elmsworth, and even the Fairhaven family, could possibly take advantage of the situation and carve up the Abernathy Group’s

of the company, should be steadying their

at the head of the conference

senior shareholders were buzzing

late. Mr. Thaddeus isn’t going

known for his diligence, he hasn’t missed a meeting in years. As long as

Mr. Thaddeus, now?

you mean

courting the daughter of the Ashbourne family, always spinning around her skirt. He doesn’t

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the young lady happy; maybe they’re even taking a romantic

wave of snickers spread through

is facing internal and external troubles. Our reputation is already poor, and without Thaddeus attending such an important meeting, won’t the other group think we’re neglecting them? Can we even

hand resting on the table to slowly clench into a fist, his brows furrowing

then, his phone vibrated Frederic glanced down with a gloomy face, and

his eldest son, Chad Abernathy.

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

over.