His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel Chapter 325

At the crack of dawn, Jareth hurried to the hospital after tucking Marilla into bed, meeting up with members from both the Ashbourne and Abernathy families.

Hamilton, being the elderly patriarch, was exhausted. Thus, Frederic helped him to rest in a comfortable hospital room.

"Hey Cassius, I just finished questioning that son of a bitch."

Cassius stepped into the hallway to take a call from Aaron, "I'm a seasoned detective with years of experience. I knew right off the bat that guy was hiding something. But he's as stubborn as a bull, refusing to confess!"

"What did he say?" Cassius asked, his voice deep and steady.

"He claimed that he attacked Myra because he was once a die-hard fan. When Myra retired from showbiz after that scandal, he harbored resentment, feeling that she had deceived his feelings.

What a load of rubbish! Myra was a stunningly beautiful actress in her prime. He is just resentful when he couldn't own her!" Aaron vented his frustrations to his elder brother.

Cassius frowned, "Get to the point."

"Sorry, Cassius. I got carried away by my anger," Aaron apologized, then continued in a low voice, "He claimed that seeing Myra in the limelight again reminded him of his past heartbreak, which triggered his impulsive attack on her. But this is utter nonsense. There's no way I'd believe him. He was definitely instigated by someone!"

"Your overnight investigation aligns with my suspicion." Cassius responded in a calm tone.

"Cassius, there's no other way. The evidence I've gathered so far only points to this. Besides, this guy is cunning. His phone is squeaky clean, showing no sign of anyone pulling his strings. I suspect he has another phone and has planned everything meticulously."

Cassius responded, "You need to dig deeper into this man's background. If someone has bought him off, he wouldn't have done this only once. There must be other victims."

"What if this is his first time?" Aaron asked.

Cassius narrowed his eyes, replying coldly, "Then I wouldn't believe his confession. Everything seems too coincidental, clearly a set-up. Whoever is plotting against Myra, I must investigate thoroughly."

"I understand, Cassius. I won't let our family be wronged without reason."

Aaron paused, then asked hesitantly, "How's Thaddeus doing?"

"He's still critical." Cassius's voice tightened.

"Oh." Aaron was at a loss for words.

"But I believe he'll pull through, because Evadne is performing a craniotomy on him. The surgery has been going on for five hours already."

"What?"

Aaron almost choked, "A craniotomy? Does Evadne think a human head is as easy to open as a watermelon? Gosh, Cassius, Evadne's way of getting back at her ex-husband is quite unique!"

"We have to trust Dr. Eve's medical skills. Opening up a human head probably isn't much harder than slicing a watermelon for her." Cassius thought of his multi-talented younger sister and a fond smile graced his lips.

"Dr Eve?"

Aaron was stunned, then exclaimed, "The miracle-working surgeon that's been featured in papers and magazines multiple times, who's saved lives from the jaws of death is Evadne?"

Cassius nodded proudly, "That's our little sister."

Aaron's jaw dropped in disbelief.

"Damn, she's badass!"

The next day, at 9 a.m.

Members of the Abernathy Group gathered outside the operating room again. Frederic was lending support to Hamilton as they both fixated their gazes on the OR's door.

Elspeth had excused herself, citing discomfort, and had returned home with Glynnis. Hamilton despised her, and she didn't care about Thaddeus's well-being. So, she didn't bother pretending and chose to go home and get some beauty sleep instead.

"Why hasn't Evadne come out yet? It's been so long."

Emeric sat in the hallway, his gaze fixed on the operating room. His heart was filled with anxiety.

"Craniotomies are not minor surgeries. Even a day or a night of operation wouldn't be unheard of."

Cassius comforted his father with a gentle pat on his back, "Don't worry. Evadne is stronger and more capable than you think. She will succeed."

"I'm not worried about that. I'm worried about my little girl. She's been standing for so long. Can her small body take it? Is she tired? Has she had time to eat or drink?"

Emeric's worries grew with each question. If it wasn't for his son holding him back, he would've burst into the operating room to check on his daughter.

Cassius chuckled wryly, "Dad, I thought you were worried about the one lying inside."

Emeric glanced at Hamilton's desperate and dejected figure, his expression turned grave, "That lad did save my darling this time, so I'll give him some credit. He's gone from negative to zero."

Cassius pursed his lips. He had promised Evadne to keep their secret, so he didn't mention that it wasn't the first time Thaddeus had risked his life for her. Last time at Misty Mountain, Thaddeus had almost died for Evadne too.

"Dad, if I may ask,"

"Thad! Thad!"

Cassius was interrupted by a crying voice.

The previously quiet and tense atmosphere in the hallway shifted. The Abernathy father and son turned towards the sound.

Edith, in her high heels, was teary-eyed as she ran towards them.

"Edith, how did you get here?"

Jareth quickly stepped forward to stop her, his voice stern, "This is not the place for you to make a scene. Go home now!"

Edith raised her face to meet his gaze, her eyes filled with icy contempt.

Jareth was taken aback.

He found her gaze unfamiliar and terrifying. It was as if their sibling bond of over twenty years had been severed. He could no longer see any trace of trust or reliance in her eyes.

In the next moment, Edith gritted her teeth, pushed Jareth away fiercely, and rushed straight over to the Abernathy family.

"Mr. Hamilton! Mr. Frederic! How's Thad doing? Has he woken up?"

Edith cried, her round face pale and haggard. Her eyes were red and swollen, and coupled with her sobbing, she looked pitiful indeed.

"Who is this?" Hamilton looked at the crying woman in front of him, puzzled.

"Dad, this is Jareth’s younger sister, Edith, the daughter of the Fairhaven family.”

Seeing Edith crying so hard for his son, Frederic was moved and spoke kindly. "When she was a kid, Jareth often brought her to our house. She and Thaddeus have always had a good relationship, like siblings. Later, Edith went abroad to study, and we didn't see her as often. She just returned this year."