His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 489

Thaddeus stood stoically outside the gates of Silverlake Harbor, where he had been for more than a full day and night. He was stubborn as such, determined not to rest until he saw the woman he loved or got the answers he was after.

Last night, he had spied the Chambers father and son making a beeline for the harbor, clearly on the warpath about something involving Byron. Thaddeus had watched from the shadows, not out of fear, but to avoid causing a scene that might upset Jeff and bring trouble down on Chairman Ashbourne’s head.

It was one thing to deal with the aftermath for the Ashbourne family in private, but making a public spectacle of himself would be

unwise.

The evening was dark and stormy, fierce winds howling through the air, hitting him with a force that rivaled the punches he’d taken the night before.

Thaddeus’s deep–set eyes, shadowed and brooding, were framed by a chiseled jaw now rough with stubble. He looked every the rugged soldier he once was.

bit

Suddenly, his phone buzzed inside his car, pulling him momentarily from his pain. He opened the door and picked up the phone. It was Gordon.

“Gordon, what’s up?” His voice was hoarse, as if every ounce of energy had been drained from him.

“Mr. Thaddeus Abernathy! I finally got through to you!”

Gordon sounded like he was on the brink of tears, “Mr. Hamilton Abernathy has taken ill and been rushed to the hospital! You’ve got to come back!“.

A sharp pang shot through Thaddeus’s chest, and cold sweat soaked his already damp suit.

Meanwhile, in the wine cellar of Silverlake Harbor.

Evadne’s brothers were gathered, their usual banter replaced by somber silence and the dull glug of spirits being poured. Bennett, in particular, was knocking back whiskey like water, much to Arnold’s distress.

“Bennett, you can’t keep this up. It’s killing you,” Cassius took the glass from his hand.

“Seriously, man, you haven’t even tied the knot yet. Don’t drink yourself into an early grave,” Arnold added.

Bennett clenched his fist, slamming it on the table.

“You were too hard on Evadne today, too damn forceful.” Cassius patted Bennett’s shoulder with a gentle sigh, “You know how she is. She doesn’t respond well to pressure. The more you push, the more she’ll resist. You care her to bits, and you don’t want her to resent you, do you?”

“Cassius’s right. You haven’t had any row ever since you were young; this time it’s too much.”

“Then what do you suggest I do, just let her keep entangled with that jerk?” Bennett rubbed his face with both hands, his voice thick with emotion, “I’d take all the pain for her; I won’t grimace at any cut. Just can’t bear to see her suffer. That’s miscarriage! She could’ve been a mother, experienced that joy. But now,”

The thought of their unborn niece or nephew silenced them all, hearts twisted in grief.

Thaddeus’s fault, all his fault!” Bennett, a usually

of Evadne again.” Cassius’s voice rough with emotion. He handed Bennett a tissue, “Maybe it’s for the best. Pregnancy is tough; kids are

the door

a problem!”

panic–stricken, “Ms. Evadne Ashbourne’s

brothers jumped to their feet in disbelief, “Gone? How is it possible?”

out

to find the window wide open, the curtains flapping wildly in the storm. Their sister was no where to be

How does a person just vanish into thin air?!” Arnold

Bennett saw the chaos in the room, her clothes and

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tied to the railing was a makeshift rope of knotted dresses, hanging down to the ground below. “Cassius. She’s lost her mind!

crazy girl! She’s quietly courting disaster!”

filled with terror as he pictured the worst, his heart pounding, head throbbing, “If any part of that

heart isn’t working well!” Arnold pressed a

Ashbourne, you have to be okay! I can’t live with

dad know about this?” Cassius

over Ms. Nydia Ashbourne; I didn’t dare add

quiet for now. Dad’s health can’t take another blow.”

fists against his racing heart, “Don’t alarm anyone else.

without a phone or money, what will she do

should have stayed right outside

far. We should be able to catch up with her.” Cassius peered out into

already! It’s been

rat Thaddeus picked the worst time to split! Little

he’d been with his little sister. Everything was unfolding just as

after Thaddeus, she’s headed towards Elmsworth for sure. We’ll find her if

on his feet, heading for the door, barking orders at Arnold, “Call Elvis, tell him to haul his ass

nodded vigorously, “Yeah, yeah! That wild card Elvis, he’s always got a trick up his sleeve!”

of night, brilliant forks of lightning tore across the sky,

wind lashing against her slender frame, causing her to shiver

chattering.

phone was confiscated, she had no money, and she’d lost her flip–flops in the chaos of her escape. Her delicate feet were caked in mud and scratched by

not deter her will to break free, nor could it

sought.

was to love someone properly. Why, even now,

fled, and her brothers, with their capabilities,

or visit bustling places, opting instead for the secluded, less–traveled paths towards Elmsworth. But in this pitch–black, deserted place, not a single store was

Evadne was feeling dizzy and alternately hot and cold, her strength failing her.

dim lights in the distance. With renewed vigor, she ran towards the light, only to discover a repair shop that hadn’t closed for the night.

stand the cold any longer. Without a second thought, she pushed the door

were laughing and cursing over a game

eyes turned towards the door. One glance at Evadne and their eyes lit up, nearly popping out of their sockets.

midst of thunder and rain, a beauty had