His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel Chapter 172

Thaddeus stood with his back to her, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips.

But he didn't have the guts to face her for some reason.

Avery's lips were pressed tight, a storm brewing in his eyes.

Even though Evadne and Thaddeus were divorced now and not on good terms, he still felt a complex mix of emotions between them.

"Thaddeus, spill the tea before you leave if you're here."

Evadne stepped forward, staring at Thaddeus's back, "Don't act like you've done something wrong. I don't want to have nightmares."

Thaddeus's throat bobbed, and he turned to face her, "It's nothing. I just can't sleep."

Evadne frowned, not understanding what his insomnia had to do with her.

Was this guy blaming his insomnia on her?

That's absurd! Why did everything have to be her fault? She hadn't done anything wrong!

"If you can't sleep, take a sleeping pill or count sheep. Coming here won't solve anything."

"It already has." Thaddeus looked at her, "Tonight, I think I'll sleep well."

With that, he turned and left.

Evadne watched his retreating figure until his car disappeared into the night, then she muttered, "Nutcase!"

Back in his car, Thaddeus felt exhaustion wash over him like a tide, his eyes redder than before.

He rested his arms on the steering wheel, muscles tense, breathing ragged.

As he watched Evadne and Avery go inside, his heart gave a little jolt.

Thaddeus picked up his phone with trembling fingers, dialing Gordon's number.

"Mr. Thaddeus, what can I do for you?"

"Look into it."

"Huh? Look into what?" Gordon was confused.

"Look into the relationship between the Ashbourne Group and the Chambers Group. Look into Evadne and Avery's relationship."

Thaddeus's voice was cold, "Evadne wasn't a woman who's easily fooled. I don't believe their relationship was as Avery said."

"Alright! I'll get right on it!"

Gordon was pleased, his voice becoming cheerful, then he cautiously added, "If only you trusted Evadne earlier, she wouldn't have left you. All those troubles wouldn't have occurred in front of her."

"One more word, and you're off to the Africa branch!" Thaddeus gritted his teeth.

Gordon quickly apologized, "I'm sorry! I know I messed up!"

Evadne had noticed Thaddeus at the gate.

She didn't want to deal with him, and she wanted him to deal with his own mess.

But Avery had gone to see him, so she had to intervene to prevent the situation from getting worse.

The little incident didn't ruin the party, and the dinner ended in a cheerful atmosphere.

Emeric returned to his study with Mr. Dylan, then secretly called Cassius and Arnold.

"Dad, what did you want to talk about?" Cassius asked.

"How much do you know about Evadne and Mr. Avery? Tell me the truth." Emeric asked, sitting elegantly on the sofa.

Byron drove back in his posh car, while Jeff surprisingly invited Avery to ride with him.

The father and son sat in the back, the atmosphere heavy. There was love, but not much.

"Avery, tell me, what's your deal with Miss Ashbourne these days?" Jeff asked, face deadpan.

"You care about my love life now?"

Avery responded a hint of a smirk on his face, "I lived with Mom abroad for 15 years, and you never asked once. Now I'm back in Elmsworth, and suddenly you're all interested."

"Don't dodge the question. I'm asking about Evadne!" Jeff' tone was stern, his eyes filled with anger.

"Well, as you saw tonight, Evadne and I are pretty tight." Avery's glasses flashed coldly, a smirk on his face.

Jeff took a deep breath, a vein on his forehead twitching. He ordered, "From now on, stay away from Evadne, keep your distance!"

"Why?" Avery asked, smiling.

"Miss Ashbourne was a match I made for Byron. You getting involved would screw up my plans!"

"Byron's your son, aren't I? If Evadne's with me, she's still your daughter-in-law. What's the problem?"

"I've decided. Byron is marrying Evadne. If you want to marry into the Ashbourne family, there's another daughter, Nydia. She was Myra's girl, still single."

"The unloved son only deserves the concubine's daughter, is that it?" Avery adjusted his glasses, a smirk on his face.

"Avery! Quit the bullshit!"

Jeff' eyes were red with anger, "You shouldn't compete with Byron. You'll get what's coming to you; didn't reach for what wasn't your!"

"I've heard that since I was a kid, and till now, there wasn't a single thing that truly belongs to me."

Avery closed his eyes, a cold smile on his face, "I'm done cashing your empty checks. Tell Byron not to worry. Evadne was mine, and no one's getting in my way."