His Ex wife is a billionaire Chapter 351
His Ex wife is a billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) Novel Full Episode
Chapter 351
Evadne hadnât expected Thaddeus to carry her back to the room where she had lived alone for three years.
âWhat!â
Thaddeus had intended to set her gently on the bed, but the petite woman in his arms was as restless as a feisty kitten. She squirmed, his grip sl*pped, and she landed faceâfirst on the bed.
Fortunately, Evadneâs face was still in one piece, otherwise her nose wouldâve been a goner.
âItâs your own fault for wriggling. I didnât intend to drop you.â Thaddeus looked down at her, a smirk threatening to break through at her current predicament. âMen are always finding excuses for themselves!â
Evadne muttered angrily, attempting to get up from the bed. However, Thaddeus was quick to grab her ankle, leaning over her and trapping her beneath him. âLet go of my foot! Are you some kind of pervert?â Evadne curled her legs, nearly flashing her undergarments. It was beyond mortifying!
Despite her struggles, Evadneâs efforts were futile against Thaddeus. It was like trying to beat an Olympic athlete with playground games.
His grip tightened on her ankle as his gaze traveled from her flushed face, down to her cherry l*ps, her slender n*eck, and finally her alluring collarbone.
His breath hitched, his blood heated, and his heart pounded erratically.
Suddenly, a sharp pang of pain shot through Thaddeusâ head. He clenched his eyes shut, pressing his palms against his temples to ward off the sudden wave of discomfort. âThaddeus, it hurts. It hurts so much. Thaddeus.â
âBe patient, the pain will slowly subside.â
âIâll be as gentle as I can with you, I promise.â
Fragments of memories he had never seen before filled his mind, accompanied by sensual moans that made his face flush.
It was as if he had shared an intimate night with a woman in this very room.
But that was impossible. He had never been with any woman before.
Seeing Thaddeus distracted, Evadne took the opportunity to kick him in the stomach.
âGet off me!â
Although she didnât use much force, Thaddeus stumbled backwards, barely catching himself against the wall.
Evadneâs eyes widened as she noticed his face turn pale and a thin layer of sweat forming on his forehead.
Just as she was about to say something. Thaddeus asked in a hoarse voice, âWhy are you really here to see Elspeth?â
Thatâs none of your business.â Evadneâs gaze turned icy cold.
Thaddeus felt as if her gaze had pierced his heart. He gritted his teeth and said, âIf youâre here to settle scores with Elspeth about Myra, I suggest you pick another day. Tonight is not the time.â
âWhy isnât it the time?â
Evadne raised her captivating l*ps, her slender waist straight, and her long legs crossed. She sat there, exuding an air of royalty and charm that was almost untouchable, like a queen. âOh, is it because Mr. Barry, Mrs. Fairhaven, and Edith are here, and youâre afraid Iâll ruin your little party?â
Thaddeus frowned, âWhat party?â
âThe one where youâre courting, discussing marriage, and preparing for the wedding.â Evadneâs eyes were filled with mischief.
âEvadne! Shut up!â Thaddeus felt a pang in his chest, his eyes bloodshot with anger.
âCongratulations, Mr. Thaddeus, on your upcoming marriage.â
Evadne completely ignored his anger, instead, her smile grew wider as if she was genuinely congratulating him, âThis time, Miss Edith is young and beautiful, comes from a much more prestigious family than Acacia, and she is Jarethâs sister. Itâs like a twoâforâone deal. Mr. Frederic will surely be pleased with this daughterâinâlaw, and it will also boost your position in the company.â
âDo you think I care about that?â Thaddeus felt as if he was about to explode.
âI donât care if you do or donât. Just stay out of my business, and Iâll stay out of yours. Iâm leaving.â
Evadne had come tonight to settle scores with Elspeth, not to be bothered by this man. She just wanted to get out of this room as quickly as possible.
Being alone with him in this room was suffocating.
She was sensitive and empathetic, easily affected by her surroundings.
And in this room, all the memories of her threeâyear marriage to Thaddeus were unpleasant.
More importantly, it was in this room that she had lost her virginity. And this man, even now, still couldnât remember their shared history.
Perhaps it was better to forget.
Remembering would only bring pain.
Evadne stood up briskly, treating Thaddeus as if he were thin air, and made to walk past him.
Just as they brushed past each other, Thaddeus, his face as cold as ice, yanked her arm and pinned her against the wall with a force that was nearly savage!â
âUgh!â Evadneâs vision swayed, her back aching from the impact!
And before her, Thaddeusâ eyes were bloodshot, beautiful yet suffocating!
âThaddeus! Are you out of your mind?â
âDid we ever⦠you know, before?â
Thaddeusâ voice was a hoarse whisper against her burning ear, causing her heart to skip a beat. âThaddeus, what are you saying?â
âNever mind.â Thaddeus swallowed hard, shaking his head.
He must be going mad.
Why would he ask such a provocative question?
But then, what were those sensual images in his mind? Was he experiencing lateâonset puberty at the age of thirty?
âStop bothering me, Thaddeus.â
Evadneâs heart was pounding wildly, but she pushed against his firm chest, her cheeks burning. âYou saved my life once, and I donât want to hate you. But if you continue to harass me, I wonât show you any mercy!â
âEvadne, do you really despise me and distrust me that much?â Thaddeus knew he sounded like a desperate lover.
In the face of unrequited love, a person could gradually morph into a scorned lover, spiraling into madness!
âThaddeus, do you know how much I despise being in this room?â
Evadne lifted her gaze towards the ornate chandelier, a fixture she had been staring at for countless lonely nights over the past three years. Smiling bitterly, she said. âWhen Iâm here, all I can think of are the countless lonely nights, unrequited love, and heartache. Honestly, you should be with Edith. In her world, youâre perfect. But in my world, youâre nothing but shattered pieces that canât be put back together. I wish happiness for us in our future lives. I hope our paths never cross again.â
Never cross again.
Well said, Evadne. Well said.â
Thaddeus felt an intense pain, releasing his grip on her hand. Anger surged through his veins, stirring within his chest.
He had initially wanted to explain himself.
But he suddenly realized that what Evadne wanted was not an excuse or an explanation. She didnât care if he was truly innocent.
What she wanted was for him to disappear from her life, completely and forever.
The evidence Jareth presented, although not direct, was still quite powerful.
The whole thing had become increasingly complicated.
Fortunately, only the Abernathy and Fairhaven families were present that night. If this was happening in front of outsiders or the media, Edith would be completely ruined.
As her brother, Jareth couldnât do that to her.
Seeing the tense atmosphere and Jarethâs unwillingness to back down, Barry decided to return home to investigate the matter further.
âJareth, Edith, you both come with me!â Barry, leaning on his cane, stood up.
âMr. Barry, are you leaving just like that? Have you settled your granddaughterâs marriage?â
A clear voice rang out. Evadne, smiling, descended from the staircase with extraordinary grace.
As if the Abernathyâs Windermere Estate was her estate, her aura overwhelming even Elspeth, the actual mistress of the house.
Elspethâs face turned an ugly shade.
âAh, Ms. Evadne, itâs so good of you to visit tonight. Since you and Mr. Thaddeus have a history, Iâm sure you have a lot to catch up on. I wonât disturb you.â Barryâs expression was stern, as Evadneâs appearance had certainly thrown a wrench into his plans.
âOh, no, Mr. Barry, you misunderstand. I have nothing to say to Mr. Thaddeus. Just consider what happened earlier a moment of madness.â Evadne said casually, shrugging. âAfter all, as his exâwife, Iâve never quite understood what goes on in that manâs head.â
Evadneâs candid admittance of her past relationship with Thaddeus left Barry at a loss for words.
Thaddeus, following closely behind, heard her comments and his handsome face darkened.
Madness? Really?
Did he have to wait until his next life to be seen in a better light by this woman?
âElspeth, shall we have a chat?â Evadne coldly looked at Elspeth.
âIâm sorry, Ms. Evadne, itâs late and I need to rest. I donât have time for a chat. Perhaps another day.â Elspethâs tone was clearly resistant.
âI have plenty of time and Iâm not in a rush. We can talk about whatever you want,â Evadne said, lifting an eyebrow in amusement and moving to stand in front of everyone. âWe have all night to discuss our grievances.â
âIâm old and canât keep up with you. Please, leave!â Elspethâs tone hardened.
Thaddeus and Jareth both clenched their fists in unison.
There was no question about it, they were both protective of Evadne. They could handle anything else, but they couldnât stand by and watch her being bullied!
âOriginally, I wanted to have a private conversation with you, considering itâs not good to air d*rty laundry in public. However, since youâre not cooperating, donât blame me for not saving face for you.â
Evadneâs smile turned icy, her voice frosty, âAt her last birthday banquet, Myra was attacked by a villain. You, Elspeth, had a part in it, didnât you?â
Everyone was stunned, all eyes turning to Elspeth!
The Fairhaven family, who were about to leave, stopped in their tracks, their ears perking up at Evadneâs words!
âMs. Evadne, we were once related by marriage. I know you dislike me, but I didnât expect you to falsely accuse me like this,â Elspeth stammered, trying to keep her calm even as her heart pounded and her palms sweated..
âAlright. Then let me rephrase it,â Evadne said, her smile turningâsly, âThe villain who attacked Myra, leaving Thaddeus severely injured, was an old acquaintance of yours, wasnât he, Elspeth?â
Old Acquaintance?