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.

usually composed soldier, was on the

up in front 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 a handful, and it’s one more worry. Let’s just let Evadne live carefree like a child. We’li protect her,

the door banged open.

have a

in, panic–stricken, “Ms.

their feet in disbelief, “Gone? How is it

out the window!”

curtains flapping

vanish into thin air?!” Arnold

Bennett saw the chaos in the room, her clothes and belongings tossed about, and instantly headed

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

That crazy girl! She’s quietly courting disaster!”

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

heart isn’t working well!” Arnold pressed a hand

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

this?”

troubled over Ms. Nydia Ashbourne; I didn’t dare add to his worries.”

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

alarm anyone else.

Ms. Ashbourne without a phone or

was frantic, “It’s my fault! I should have

exactly why she won’t have gone far. We should be able to catch up with her.”

left already! It’s been a while!” Dylan replied truthfully.

Thaddeus picked the worst time to split! Little sis must’ve gone looking for him, and now they won’t meet each other!”

ferociously. At this moment, he deeply regretted how harsh he’d been

Elmsworth for sure. We’ll

“Call Elvis, tell him

card Elvis, he’s always got a trick up his

of lightning tore across the sky, followed by the relentless drumming of rain.

cold wind lashing against her slender frame,

chattering.

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

to break free, nor could it slow her steps towards

sought.

she wanted was to love someone properly. Why, even now, was

capabilities, would surely commence a sweeping search, turning the world upside down

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

rain for too long, Evadne was feeling dizzy and alternately hot and cold, her strength

her bleary eyes caught sight of two dim lights in the distance. With renewed vigor, she ran towards the light,

longer. Without a second thought,

four men were laughing and cursing over a game of poker.

glance at Evadne and their eyes lit up, nearly popping out of their sockets.

was turning out to be! In the midst of thunder and rain, a beauty had come knocking? This was a feast landing right in their laps!