His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 558

“It couldn’t have been Matthew.”

Thad, with a decisive tone that cut through Evadne’s confusion like a knight’s advisor to his queen, said, “Now that he already got what he wanted, there was no point for him to overplay his hand. Sneaking into a jail to kill someone is a huge risk. He’s already been burnt by acting on impulse once; he won’t be that foolish again.”

“Yeah, I agree,” Evadne nodded, feeling convinced.

“Although we have no proof, I can’t shake the feeling that this has Avery’s fingerprints all over it. Given his clout in Helgen and the network he’s been quietly building in Elmsworth, bribing someone to take out Byron wouldn’t be a tough job for him,” Thad continued with a grave look in his eyes.

“Sounds plausible. When in doubt, blame Avery!” Evadne’s lips tightened, fully on board with his line of thinking.

Thad’s rough fingertips gently lifted her chin, his gaze indulgent yet proud.

“You know, now that you mention it, I’m starting to suspect him too. I checked Byron’s visitation logs this morning, and the last person to see him was indeed Avery!” Aaron chimed in with this crucial piece of information, which immediately lightened up the couple’s eyes.

“Mr. Ashbourne, isn’t there surveillance in the visitation room? Can we review the footage?” Thad asked eagerly.

“We can, but due to privacy regulations, there’s no audio, just video.”

“Then let’s get a lip–reading expert to decipher what Avery and Byron were talking about,” Evadne immediately suggested.

“I was thinking the same. Unfortunately, Avery’s face isn’t visible, and only Byron’s is recognizable, but we should still be able to get some useful information from it. You’ll hear from me as soon as I have something,” Aaron promised before ending the call. Evadne’s long lashes lowered as she fell into silence.

“Evadne, what’s the matter? You seem down,” Thad asked, while wrapping his arm around her waist and pulling her onto his lap, snuggling her against him and soothingly stroking her back. “We were hoping for a death sentence for Byron, thinking it would take some doing. Now, he’s gone in a way far worse than a firing squad. No matter how you slice it, that’s not bad news.”

“It’s not bad, it’s just…”

Evadne sighed, brows knit in frustration, “What I really wanted was for Byron to stand trial, in the full glare of the public, and to answer to the law. That would have been true closure for Beverly, Nydia, and all the other girls he hurt. This just seems too easy for him.”

Thad looked down at her with deep and affectionate eyes and kissed her earlobe.

“Evadne, you always set the bar high for yourself and everything else. Any slight deviation, and you feel let down. But life is full of imperfections. You just have to do the best you can and let go of.”

“Let nature take its course?” Evadne mumbled gloomily.

“No, leave it to me,” Thad’s voice was low and gentle, a comforting echo in her ear, “or don’t do anything at all. With me here, you can rest easy knowing I’ve got everything under control.”

can rely on you, but you know me –

why I’ve personally overseen everything at Abernathy Group over the years. I can’t trust anyone else to handle

though, really goes too far. You’re such a capable and responsible CEO, one he’d be hard–pressed to find anyone better, and yet he’s always on your case, poking holes in everything you do!” Evadne blurted out her inner

hands from her mouth, kissing her lightly, “You’re right, so why the panic?”

he’s still your father. It’s one thing for you to say it, not for

I’ve told you before that my relationship with Frederic is strictly professional now. The father–son bond is long gone. As for Abernathy Group, the only person I

about your half–brother, the one who saved your life?” Evadne asked softly.

moment, as childhood memories of terror flashed before

I owe him a debt I can never

brother came back to fight for control of Abernathy Group, would you step aside for him?”

you that worried I’ll end up working for

thinking about it

“I’m pretty materialistic, you know. I’m all about ambition and success. I can’t be content just being a supportive spouse. I want to dominate the business world

involved in your life, I have to take responsibility for you. I need to know what you’re thinking so I can help you as much as I

emotion filled Thad.

had clipped

felt was indebtedness.

out of the picture. But what if he recovers? As the eldest son of Abernathy Group, he is competent, and has connections

“My brother’s health is critical; he’s in a wheelchair most of

the kidnapping leave him

“We were young, and he spent too long in a cramped shipping container. The lack of oxygen caused organ failure and damage. His health is hanging by a thread, you know? He’s popping pills like candy and toting around an oxygen tank; he’s also got

he’s more delicate than a Victorian lady with the vapors.”

a sigh of relief. “These organ issues are the real deal. Looks like he’s

Thaddeus frowned, with a bittersweet smile on

let it

“What can you do, right? Grandpa’s got your back, and I’m rooting for you all the way. After all, you’ve got the mighty Ashbourne family tree

smile, and he suddenly leaned in, pinning her down on the sofa,

take me under

sleek Rolls–Royce Phantom, a true chariot for the goddess of crystal, pulled

front door and

fixed on Aaron, waiting for the news he brought with

said, pulling out his iPad and playing the complete footage of

to get a closer look and asked with a frown, “What did that snake Avery make Byron

it. It’s a share transfer agreement,” Aaron replied with

trio was

that