His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel Chapter 348

At that instant, Thaddeus felt utterly ridiculous.

He had thought that although Edith had strayed, deep down she still preserved some innocence from her childhood. After all, she was his best friend's only sister.

But it turned out, he had vastly overestimated Edith's character.

She shared only blood ties with Jareth, nothing more!

She was already spoiled, perhaps had been a bad apple from the start. He had only seen her through rose-tinted glasses because she was Jareth's sister.

Well, if that was the case, he no longer needed to consider his good friend, to hold back.

"What nonsense are you speaking! Something about getting hit by a car. If something were to happen to you, how could your mother go on?" Mrs. Fairhaven pulled out a handkerchief, tears welling in her eyes.

"Edith is my only granddaughter, the apple of my eye! We've raised her with all the luxuries the Fairhaven fortune could provide. She's never known hardship! She would even curse herself just to prove her innocence to you, which shows every word she says is the truth!"

Barry stroked Edith's hair, staring angrily at Thaddeus, "Edith may be a bit spoiled, but she's never lied! Is the grandson of the Hamilton such a coward, willing to act but not willing to take responsibility?"

Thaddeus' eyes narrowed, his fists clenched, suppressing his boiling anger.

"Mr. Barry, your words are quite offensive!"

Before so many people, Frederic could not tolerate someone insulting his son so brazenly, dragging even him into the mud, "Stick to the matter at hand! If you have a complaint, just say it!

Our families are among the most reputable in Elmsworth. Your coming here tonight has already been messy enough. Do you really want to start a feud with the Abernathy Group?"

Edith's eyes gleamed with a sinister light.

She had brought her grandfather here with a grand display, intending to use his power to force Thaddeus to marry her!

She didn't want to sever ties with the Abernathys, that would be a waste!

"Mr. Frederic, I have two reasonable requests!"

Barry's face fell, "First, I want your son to apologize to Edith now! After all, it was because of Thad that my granddaughter was hounded by the press that night, nearly ruining her reputation!

Originally, I wanted the Abernathy Group to hold a press conference, but you're right, we're both public figures, making a big deal out of this would be embarrassing for the Abernathys. So, a private apology, your son admitting his mistake to my granddaughter, and I won't pursue the matter further!"

The Abernathy family's staff, who had been watching, could hardly stand it! Each showed a look of indignation.

Their young master was such a noble figure, yet he was being bullied by this old man!

They wanted to set the dogs on this old fool!

"Mr. Barry! What did Mr. Thaddeus do wrong? Why should he apologize to Ms. Edith? Aren't you bullying us a bit too much?"

Everyone turned around in unison, only to see Alva storming out, standing up for Thaddeus.

Elspeth hid behind Frederic, first taken aback, then revealing a sly smile.

She had long been annoyed by Alva, who had grown bold with Thaddeus' support, not even giving her, the mistress of the house, proper respect.

Now that she was sticking her neck out for this bastard, well, she would get her comeuppance!

"Alva, go back." Thaddeus was surprised, urging her in a low voice.

"Mr. Thaddeus, I can't bear to see you bullied!" Alva had tears in her eyes.

She had been watching from upstairs for a long time, enduring. When she heard Barry demanding an apology from her young master to Edith, she couldn't stand it anymore!

"Mr. Frederic, Elspeth, are your maids now bold enough to spout off? Isn't this disrespectful?" Mrs. Fairhaven sneered at Alva.

"Mrs. Fairhaven, you might not know about our household situation. Alva here, although a maid, holds a high position in our house."

Elspeth started making sarcastic remarks about Alva again, "Even if you're guests, let alone us, the hosts, she wouldn't give anyone any regard."

"Why Alva's position is high, Elspeth, you know very well."

Thaddeus walked over to Alva, shielding her behind him. His gaze was icy, like a blade aimed at Elspeth, causing her to shudder, "After my mother passed away, Alva has been by my side, taking care of me as if I were her own son. She is a dear family member to me. In my heart, her position is as important as my mother's."

"Mr. Thaddeus." Alva was moved to tears.

"And besides, as I've said before, in the Abernathy family, Alva only takes care of me. She's not your maid. Isn't it normal for her not to care about you, Elspeth?"

Everyone laughed quietly.

After all, in the Abernathy family, Alva was more popular than Elspeth and her daughter!

Elspeth was grinding her teeth in anger, but she couldn't retort without making a scene.

"Besides the apology, there's a second request."

Barry, uninterested in the women's squabbles, continued coldly, "Mr. Frederic, now that such a thing has happened, there's only one way to resolve it properly. That's for our families to join through marriage, for your son, Mr. Thaddeus, to take Edith as his wife!"

Everyone gasped.

"Marry Edith?"

Thaddeus laughed, his dark eyes icy, "Mr. Barry, do you think I am so cheap, that any woman will do, that any woman is worthy of being my wife? I may not lust after women, but that doesn't mean I don't choose carefully."