His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 461

Frederic glared at his wayward son, his expression as stormy as a raging sea.

And trailing behind him, besides his loyal right–hand man Dennis and a phalanx of bodyguards, was Glynnis, looking like she’d just eaten a fly.

Truth be told, Glynnis would rather be anywhere but here to face Elspeth; she hadn’t set foot outside the Windermere Estate since the horse race debacle,

Elspeth, as her flesh and blood, had hung their dirty laundry out for all to see!

These days, she couldn’t even glance at the TV without cringing. A quick scroll through Facebook, and there they were, snide comments and jabs at Elspeth.

She even had to mute all those groups. But they never stopped gossiping about the mother–daughter duo.

[Now when I think about it, I feel sorry for poor Elspeth. Frederic probably hasn’t touched her in ages. Who else would be so desperate to touch themselves, and with such fervor?]

[Well, once you’ve had kids, you’re just another piece of furniture to men. Even Elspeth, with her star–studded past, couldn’t escape that fate.]

[What does middle age have to do with it? Elspeth’s on drugs, wetting herself. If I were Frederic, I’d be six feet under from the shame. What a family tragedy!]

[The real victim here is Glynnis. No decent beau and now her mom’s been carted off by the cops in broad daylight.]

[Which respectable family would want to tie the knot with that kind of scandal hanging over them? Talk about embarrassing.]

Those so–called friends of hers sure didn’t pull any punches when kicking her while she was down. More like ‘frenemies‘ if you might ask!

But right now, Glynnis had to play the part of the concerned daughter. No matter Frederic’s stance on Elspeth, she had to show her father that she was the dutiful, caring daughter, better than that simpleton Marilla by miles!

She had just witnessed Thaddeus throw a punch at Cedric, their words as clear as day to everyone present. Inside, she smirked.

Go ahead Thaddeus, make a spectacle for that woman. In the end, you’ll just be another disappointment to dad, and that CEO position will slip right from under you.

“What am I doing? You saw it clear enough,” Thaddeus said, icy and unyielding, his eyes narrowing with authority.

“Haven’t you realized who you are? This is a precinct! How are you any different from a street thug when you hit someone? It’s disgraceful! Foolish!”

Frederic had recently warmed slightly to his son, feeling a twinge of guilt for mistreating Cynthia. But seeing him now, so reckless and impulsive for Evadne’s sake, he found his son utterly repulsive.

The officers around, including Aaron, heard the patriarch of the Abernathy Group spout such nonsense and shook their heads in disdain.

“What sort of leadership is this? He runs a corporation? Ridiculous is what it is.”

“Yeah, hitting’s wrong, but to him, it seems more about losing face than morality. His values are all out of whack!”

heartless, parasites

wasn’t deaf. He caught snippets of their words and grew even angrier, looking at Thaddeus with fire

I am,” without hesitation Thaddeus returned to Evadne’s side, gripping her

he looked at her, “I’m the man of the Ashbourne family’s eldest daughter. My woman was

–

skipped a beat, her fingers curling within his

Frederic was

your woman who’s insulted to her face by such scum,

pride over everything else, so you would certainly be above it all.”

The Ashbourne father–son feud

retort, was caught off guard

in the wrong for fighting, and you’ve tarnished the company’s image. What’s wrong with dad giving you a talking–to?! Are you going to degrading yourself until everyone hates you

see her man chastised by someone like Glynnis, but this was an Ashbourne family affair. Though she and Thaddeus were committed to each other, it

Frederic’s disdain, but she worried for Thaddeus, who

“I advise you to behave. If you persist in whitewashing your mom’s crimes, I’ll make sure

Glynnis but also for Frederic. The implication was clear: Elspeth was beyond saving.

how dare you!” Glynnis stomped her foot in frustration, clutching at Frederic’s arm, tears brimming, “Dad! What’s he talking about? He wants to kill my mom, your wife! He wants to kill not just mom but me too! What did I ever do to him, why does he

her shaking and more confused than ever, could barely

“Mr. Frederic Abernathy.”.

the father and son as his golden ticket.

stood before Frederic, “Mr. Frederic Abernathy. I’ve been utterly devoted to you, to the Abernathy Group. I’ve worked my fingers to the bone, given my all. You know this. I’m aware of the bad blood between Mr. Thaddeus Abernathy and your wife, but as a

and simply said,

everything related to the

let’s go

as Frederic any longer. Taking Evadne’s hand, they walked out unabashed, ignoring the

“Your medical expenses, just bill them to my secretary. Getting punched by me isn’t an everyday

contorted in anger, his wounds throbbing

on his broad shoulders and strong back, stepping

had always been unconventional, not like other girls – bold

now, in Thaddeus’s presence, she was the picture of gentle and demure femininity – a sight

Ashbourne,” Frederic called out coldly, stopping them in their

embrace as if to protect her

anything else?” Evadne asked, her tone neither servile nor overbearing.

you dare claim that the public exposure at the last horse race, her arrest, and that doctor’s

“If you have something to say, say it to me directly. Don’t make it difficult for Evadne.”

has nothing to do with me?

gasped. The Abernathy Group’s people were stunned, and even Thaddeus was surprised by her candor.

mom! I knew she was innocent; it was all your doing! How could you be so cruel?! You’ve turned our family upside down and now you’re ensnaring my brother, using him for your vile schemes! You’re

“Mr. Abernathy, Victor indeed works for me. But from your wife’s approach to him for drugs, her addiction, and even her desperate actions at the horse race, it was all her choice. No one ever forced her. Indeed, it was a trap, but Elspeth had the option to

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the start.”

arm around Evadne and they left