His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 421

How to describe his gaze? It was filled with a chilling malevolence, a bloodthirsty ferocity, reminding

one of demons that lurk in the pits of Hades, never seeing the light of day.

“You don’t need to glare at me like that! If it wasn’t for your crafty ways and unpredictable moods, I

wouldn’t have to resort to this, old friend!”

Eden’s heart lurched, and he gritted his teeth with determination, “Knowing you for all these years, I’ve

realized one thing: you never leave a chance for anyone to survive. So, it’s only fair that I find my own

way out!”

“Do you really have the recording? Avery narrowed his eyes, his voice lazy yet laced with an icy

coldness.

“Well, seems like you’re scared now!”

Eden gloated, “Did you think I would carry the recording around with me? Of course, I’ve hidden it in a

safe place. If you dare hurt me. I guarantee that the whole world will hear this recording by the next

day!”

“Name your terms, the man demanded, his gaze frosty. When it came to deals, Mr. Chambers never

beat around the bush.

“I want you to arrange for a private jet to take me and my men out of the country. I also want money,

lots of it! I’ve dealt with two major problems for you, and I deserve to be compensated. You can’t

possibly leave me high and dry, can you?!”

“How much do you want?”

“100 million dollars! Transferred to my offshore account! Once I receive the money, Ill give you the

recording and disappear from your

lifer

Eden smirked, his eyebrows arching with indecency, “We’ve been partners for years, and you’ve

gained quite a lot from our partnership. This 100 million is packet change for you, Mr. Chambers.

Consider it a farewell gift for our years of friendship.”

100 million dollars! Harvey, standing nearby, was left agape by Eden’s audacious demand.

“Alright, deal. The money will be transferred to you within three days,” to Eden’s surprise, Avery agreed

without hesitation. Eden couldn’t help but regret, thinking he had asked for too little.

“For the next three days, I’d advise you to stay put in Elmsworth. The Abernathy Group and the

Fairhaven Group are certainly searching for you” Avery wamed, taking a leisurely sip of his red wine.

“That’s not your concem! Just make sure the money gets to me on time!”

After reaching an agreement, Harvey escorted Eden out.

No sooner had the door closed than Avery’s gaze darkened. He tilted his wine glass, allowing the red

wine to spill onto the plush white

carpet,

“To old friends, a toast to your journey.”

Before long. Harvey returned, frustrated, “Mr. Chambers! 100 billion dollars, are you really gonna hand

it over to that good–for–nothing son of a gun?!”

“Of course. If this gets out and reaches Evadne’s ears, how am I going to explain it?” Avery spoke in a

detached tone, swirling his glass. Harvey quickly poured him more wine, “But even if he gets the

money, he needs to stay alive to spend it.”

Harvey’s eyes widened, “Are you suggesting we silence him for good?!”

“Or what?”

Avery pushed up his gold–rimmed glasses, “Initially, I had no intention of killing him. But now he’s

threatening me with Evadne, trying to ruin our relationship. How can I let him live?”

“If you’re planning this, why bother giving him the money?” Harvey asked, confusion crossing his face.

“Because only when he gets the money will he leave Elmsworth. And only when he leaves Elmsworth

can I make my move safely and securely

Avery’s eyes darkened, “For the next three days, keep a close eye on Eden and his men, and report

any movements from the Abernathy Group or Fairhaven Group. Before I kill Eden, he cannot fall into

their hands. Understand?”

“Got it!”

After a nerve–wracking observation period, Thaddeus‘ life was finally out of danger, and he was moved

out of the ICU.

A week had passed since his rescue ‘During these days, Evadne was practically glued to Thaddeus‘

side, as if he was the source of her sustenance. She was with him day and night, as if she would lose

her life force if she left his side.

In the morning, she woke up beside Thaddeus‘ bed. At night, she slept near him.

Due to his coma, Thaddeus was being fed through an IV, while Evadne barely ate or drank, becoming

noticeably thinner.

Everyone felt helpless as they watched her fade away, understanding that if Thaddeus didn’t wake up

soon, she would continue to wither away. Until she was nothing more than a husk.

Tonight, with the help of Cassius and Elvis, Evadne prepared to give Thaddeus a full body wash

She remembered how particular he was about cleanliness during their married life. No matter how

expensive the suit, if it had even a speck of dust, he wouldn’t wear it again. He was always immaculate,

as if he barely belonged to this world.

Unbeknownst to him, Evadne had seen him in his most disheveled state, covered in blood on the

battlefield. Whether he was a CEO or a soldier, whether he was in the spotlight or in the mud, her love

for him was unwavering.

His prestigious status and handsome features were his shining points, but what Evadne had loved for

the past thirteen years was his pure, clean soul.

Evadne undressed Thaddeus, revealing his muscular body, leaving only his underwear to cover his

private parts.

While Cassius wasn’t fazed, Elvis was staring wide–eyed at Thaddeus‘ prominent bulge, jealousy

written all over his face, “Damn, is this guy really unconscious or just pretending?! I’ve seen a lot of

unconscious men, and none of them were excited. Not even me!”

Elvis raised his hand, intending to jab Thaddeus‘ thigh, “I have to test this guy!”

Evadne quickly caught his wrist, “Elvis, what are you doing?!”

“I’m gonna pinch him a bit, see if he’s faking it,” Elvis was eager to carry out his plan.

“You don’t need to. He’s always big. I can vouch for it Evadne blurted out in her anxiety

Both Cassius and Elvis got speechless.

Evadne’s face flushed a deep red akin to a ripe apple, her head bowed as she vigorously wiped

Thaddeus‘ arm with a towel. If one didn’t know better, they’d think she was polishing a car

The brothers‘ expressions were of utter surprise, their shared appearance unmasking their shared

lineage.

“Ahem, Elvis, why are you giving Evadno that look?”

Cassius was the first to break the awkward silence, clearing his throat, “Evadne and Thaddeus have

been married for three years; isn’t this just normal couple stuff?”

“Ah, right, right, right, I must’ve forgotten! Haha, as long as it’s big, it’s all good. Then Evadne can be

happy in the future. Ouch!”

Before Elvis could finish his sentence, Cassius gave him a stem elbow to the ribs, which left him

gasping for airl

Evadne’s cheeks were burning with embarrassment, “I finished wiping the front, now turn him over”

The brothers helped to maneuver Thaddeus body. Given his size, it was too much for Evadne alone.

After they finished, Cassius and Elvis left the hospital room.

Outside, Elvis rubbed his sore ribs, baring his white teeth in a grimace at Cassius, Tm in pain; you’ve

broken me.”

Cassius didn’t even look his way, “Shut up.”

Tm your own brother! We share the same mom; how could you be so cruel? I think you’ve broken my

ribs!” Elvis pouted, feeling aggrieved.

This childish display was meant only for Cassius‘ eyes.

“I’m punishing you for your loose tongue. You only learn when it hurts.”

“Hey, I was just joking. You really don’t have a sense of humor,” as he spoke, Elvis glanced down at his

crotch area, huffing i

annoyance.

Men and their constant need for competition.

“But back to the point, Evadne spends every day in the hospital room, not eating, sleeping, or even

checking her phone. Isn’t she bored?” Elvis couldn’t help but ask.

“No, how can she be bored when she’s with the one she loves?

Elvis frowned, “I don’t understand.”

“Elvis, we’ve always thought you were the smartest among us. But when it comes to love, you’re a late

bloomer. You can’t understand yet what it feels like to love someone with your whole heart.”

Cassius felt a pang in his heart, his mind filled with memories, “It doesn’t matter if you’re watching over

a person or just a photograph, you won’t feel lonely”

Just then, they heard footsteps. Cassius looked up to see Chasel, hands casually in his white coat

pockets, approaching them. His lips curved up into a smile, his fox–like eyes twinkling, as if a ray of

sunshine had penetrated the darkness of his heart.

In his mind, their images overlapped.

Cassius‘ body, hidden under his crisp suit, shook suddenly. It was as if a bullet had been shot from a

distant horizon, hitting his heart without warning

In the hospital room.

Evadne was murmuring softly to Thaddeus, telling him about their past adventures.

Chasel had told her that constant talk and familiar stories could stimulate a coma patient’s brain and

possibly help them wake up

As long as there was a glimmer of hope, Evadne would not give up, Thaddeus, wake up. Once you do,

Ill tell you a secret. Actually, it you wake up, I’ll tell you anything. Wake up, please. I beg you.”

Evadne’s voice was choked with emotion, her eyes welling up w

tears.

All she wanted now was for Thaddeus to return to his old sell, to be the dawn that lit up her life. But all

she got in return was his painful silence.

Evadne’s eyes filled with tears, threatening to spill over. She took Thaddeus‘ hand and opened his

palm.

With trembling fingers, she wrote three words that she had wanted to tell him, but had been too shy to

say.

By the time she finished writing, Evadne could no longer hold back her tears. They rolled down her

cheeks, staining her pale face, which was nothing but quite a heartbreaking sight.

Suddenly, she felt Thaddeus hand twitch slightly! She rubbed her eyes and looked at Thaddeus hand,

thinking she must be hallucinating from exhaustion!

“Thaddeus, Thaddeus?” Evadne’s voice trembled as she cautiously called his name.

“Thaddeus, can you hear me? If you can, give me a sign. Thaddeus

“Evadne.” His weak voice echoed in the room where merely two of them were, but it was clear enough

to make Evadne’s heart leap with joyl

“Thaddeus! Are you awake? Can you hear me? Thaddeus!”

“Evadne.” Thaddeus muttered, his words barely audible. Even in his dreams, the one he thought about

was only Evadne.

“I’m here! I’m here!” Evadne replied, her voice choked with tears.

The next moment. Thaddeus slowly opened his hand and intertwined his fingers with hers. The man

who had once been strong and protective was now struggling even with this simple action

what did y

write on my palm?”

Evadne’s face was buming, her ears red as if they were bleeding.

“Don’t write it. I want you to say it, Thaddeus slowly opened his eyes, full of expectation.

Evadne’s heart pounded, her cheeks flushed as she leaned her tender body in closer to him, her voice

gentle, “I love you”

Thaddeus‘ eyes filled with tears at her words, each one elching a permanent mark on his heart.

At long last, he heard her words of love once more. For some, love was earned just by sincerity. For

him, it took not only sincerity but risking his life as well.

Evadne cleared her throat, too shy and embarrassed to meet his intense gaze. Rising from her seat,

she planned to ring for the doctor and her brothers,

Suddenly, she let out a soft gasp, her body falling into his arms.

Thaddeus felt a surge of strength with those three words. Pulling her into his embrace, he hooked his

uninjured right arm around her slender waist, holding her tightly against him. His voice was hoarse with

emotion, 1 thought I would never hear you say you love me ogain.”

“Hmph, you once had genuine love right in front of you, but you didn’t cherish it Is it my fault?” Evadne

complained, curling up against him like a soft kitten.

“It’s my fault, all my fault. I deserve to die.”

Thaddeus large hand rubbed her lower back, recalling the moment when she was crying, pleading and

confessing her love for him. fell like a thousand arrows piercing his heart; the guilt was unbearable. He

took a sharp intake of breath, choking back the tears

“I know, you never really forgave me, even if you said you loved me.”

Love and forgiveness were not the same thing. Her love for him, giving herself to him, did not equate to

forgiveness. He was not so arrogant, nor did he dare to hope for her to let go of her resentment

towards him.

“It’s all in the past now.” Evadne closed her eyes, a relieved smile gracing her lips. “Thaddeus, I forgive

you”

Unnoticed by him, tears streamed down his face.