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.

is already behind bars,” Wendell asked.” Why are you killing yourself with

in a breath. He shut his eyes and finally revealed what

he resumed, “I – I don’t know

that woman back to this town! I caused my parents and I to quarrel!” He groaned and added, “If Nicole Lively did not happen, my father

it, and she’ll forgive you. Besides, it wasn’t directly your fault,” Wendell suggested. “As for your parents, you have every reason to be upset after

and reluctantly described, “Uncle Erick did choose well

you.

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 do

time to think through and plan for what

already returned from their vacation a few days ago,

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

from Shanty?‘ Evan could not put

how he wanted her out of his life. When it finally happened, however, never made him contented. Shantelle’s absence and utter silence left an uncomfortable feeling deep inside him, one that he had not

it

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

He returned to the villa late at night and packed his bags. The next

this arrived yesterday for you,” Mrs. Shaw said with a

is it?” Evan