The CEO’s Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor

Chapter 20: Evan Hoped

Days passed.

With the help of Wendell’s father, Evan had Melody, and her father locked up. Although Thomas Campbell’s charges were less severe, and he was bound to be set free, he did not escape Evan’s wrath.

Thomas‘ unpaid property taxes surfaced, and the local government issued a memo to seize his mansion in Rose Hills. His illicit transactions with politicians in Rose Hills and in Lockwood were spread through the internet, and the truth about his failing business came to light.

Like what his father did in the past, Evan also announced a business ban against the Campbells. No one wanted to be associated with Thomas Campbell, and no private lawyer represented him. He was left to choose a public defender, who wasn’t that keen to support him as well.

Evan had never been angered in the same manner all his life that he made sure Thomas and Melody Campbell would learn to fear him. He used up all his influence, and he did not hold back.

However, despite receiving justice, despite going all out on Melody’s punishment, Evan’s heart was not at ease. He was angry at Melody, but he was more… mad at himself.

For days, he had been staying at his office, barely sleeping, and simply putting all his effort into his work and following up with the authorities. He hoped that by tiring himself, the heavens would forgive him for his oversight.

He had not spoken to his parents, and he avoided his friends. His Assistant, James, was also sensitive enough never to mention Nicole Lively or Melody Campbell in the office.

One afternoon, Wendell came to see Evan.

Evan had dark circles around his eyes. He had not shaved his face for days and appeared troubled.

you, Evan? Nicole slash Melody is already behind bars,” Wendell asked.” Why are you killing

in front of him. When he was done, he sucked in a breath. He shut his eyes and finally revealed what was bothering him. “Wendell, I don’t know what else to do. I don’t know what to say to my

mouth parted as he gawked in no particular direction. He felt a lump in his throat, which was very difficult to gulp down. Eventually, he resumed, “I – I don’t know how to apologize to Shanty. Her family should be back from vacation, but I don’t have a face

He groaned and added, “If Nicole Lively did

her about it, and she’ll forgive you. Besides, it wasn’t directly your fault,” Wendell suggested. “As for your parents, you

described, “Uncle Erick did

you.

took deep breaths, doubtful. Thus, Wendell asked, “What I’d like to know is what you want from Shanty, Evan? Do you want her forgiveness because Nicole turned her into that insecure person you talked about? Or do you want more from her? Without Nicole – I mean, Melody, can you see distinctly now? How

think through and plan for what you want. When you return, and your head has cleared, speak to Shanty. She’ll never turn

should have already returned from their vacation a few days

Even if he never cheated on Shantelle during their marriage, Nicole Lively was the reason for her paranoia, hence their periodic fighting during the last few months of their marriage. While Evan had long desired his freedom, their constant arguing had pressed him

Evan could not put a finger

never made him contented.

it

friend and confirmed, “You are right. I need time

the villa late at night and packed his bags. The next day,

you,” Mrs. Shaw

is it?”