His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel Chapter 415

Thaddeus didn't doubt Avery without reason, or just decided to pin the blame on his rival.

Ever since Avery had come back into Evadne's life, Thaddeus had been quietly digging deep into his relationship with the Chambers family, his activities in Elmsworth, and what he'd been up to in Helgen over the years.

Of course, with Avery's cunning, the truly confidential information remained out of reach, but his ties with the underworld in Helgen and the company he'd established, which openly dealt in real estate and gambling but covertly involved in all sorts of unsavoury businesses, were not a secret. It was just that his extensive connections in Helgen, the collusion between officials and businessmen, and a powerful protective umbrella had enabled him to grow his business and launder his background.

More importantly, he was heavily involved with the military and political circles in Country T!

As such, Thaddeus believed that Avery had the capability to secretly pass on information to Country T and send people to silently annihilate them amidst the chaos.

Even if the Abernathy family and Ashbourne family wanted to pursue the matter, they wouldn't be able to find their bodies, leaving them with no clues and no closure.

Cassius noticed Thaddeus's strange expression and furrowed his brows, asking, "Do you have an idea who's behind this?"

Thaddeus took a deep breath, "It isn't the time to talk about this. Let's deal with the immediate problems first," he couldn't just openly accuse Avery without any proof. Doing so would make him seem petty and damage his own reputation.

"You definitely know who's behind this, don't you?" Cassius shot down two more men, his gaze locked with Thaddeus's in a silent competition.

Like his sister Evadne, Cassius was determined and relentless.

While the attackers, although not particularly fierce, were accurate with their shots and thus didn't dare to approach them.

"If they're from the underworld in Country T, I can't say for sure."

Thaddeus gripped his gun tightly, his eyes gleaming brightly in the night, "But if they're from Country T's military, then I can be 90% sure."

Before Cassius could ask for clarification, a voice came from a loudspeaker, "Star Island is a critical base for our military! Lay down your weapons, cease your resistance, and surrender! Or we won't hold back!"

"It's the military," Cassius's pupils contracted.

He never expected that their pursuit of a simple fugitive would alarm the military forces of Country T! What on earth was this Ward's background?!

Thaddeus gritted his teeth, his lips moving slightly as he muttered, "Heh, just as I suspected."

Avery, it was you, wasn't it?

"Surrender now! I assure you, you'll be treated humanely!" The voice from the loudspeaker shouted again.

The air on the island, usually humid and hot, seemed to freeze amidst the perilous tension.

"Don't listen to their bullshit." Cassius was on high alert, a ruthless glint in his eyes, "Trust me, the moment we step out, we'll be subjected to anything but humane treatment. I've heard and used these kinds of tricks too many times before."

Thaddeus was taken aback, looking at Cassius's cold, unfeeling face with surprise.

It seemed that President Ashbourne's life had been quite an adventure.

Suddenly, Thaddeus heard the sound of footsteps on the grass. He lowered his voice, warning, "They're closing in. I'll run to the left to distract them. You take the others and find Ward's hideout!"

"No way! How can I leave you here alone?!" Cassius immediately refused, without hesitation.

"If we both die here, you'll regret saying that."

"And if you die here, how am I supposed to face Evadne?!"

Danger was closing in, while the two men were at an impasse.

"Cassius," Thaddeus suddenly uttered.

Cassius felt a pang in his heart. Hearing Thaddeus call him that stirred something within him. It was a strange feeling, a mix of pain and bitterness.

"No matter what, you have to return to Evadne. She told me that the most important people in her life are her family," Thaddeus said, looking straight into Cassius's eyes.

"What about you, Thaddeus? Don't you matter to Evadne?!"

Cassius's eyes were red, his grip on Thaddeus's arm tightening, "Evadne spent thirteen years to get to you. How many more years do you want her to spend to get over the pain you've caused? Is this what a human does?!"

Thaddeus gave a bitter smile, determination in his eyes, "After the divorce, I think I've already died once in Evadne's heart. If I die again, she'll get used to it."

Without waiting for Cassius to respond, Thaddeus darted off like an arrow released from its bow.

"Thaddeus!"

Cassius could do nothing but watch as Thaddeus disappeared into the darkness of the forest, the enemies pursuing him like sharks smelling blood.

Thaddeus used himself as bait to draw away as many enemies as possible from Cassius and the others.

He was now 90% sure that the swift arrival of these attackers was connected to Avery who was issuing commands from afar in Elmsworth.

If that was the case, then he was their target; as long as he separated from Cassius, there was a chance for Cassius and the others to escape.

The sharp branches of the trees cut Thaddeus's arms, neck, and face, but he didn't care. The sound of gunfire and exploding bullets followed him as he ran.

Thank goodness for his extensive experience in field combat, otherwise, he would have been long gone!

“Avery, you better hope I don't make it out of here alive.” Thaddeus gritted his teeth, veins throbbing on his forehead, swiftly moving, “If I survive, your end is nigh!”

Just as he was engaged in a fierce battle with the enemy, a bullet whistled towards him from behind!

He heard the terrifying sound of it cutting through the air, but he was pinned down by the enemy fire from the front; there was no time to turn around!

“Argh!”

Thaddeus felt a bone-crushing pain in his left shoulder, his face turned ashen, sweat trickling down his back!

He had been shot!

Fortunately, it wasn't fatal, but the bone-deep pain was not something a normal person could endure.

A phrase of Country T language wafted from behind him, causing a few people in front to lower their guns.

“Hi, Mr. Abernathy.”

Thaddeus, enduring the excruciating pain, his handsome face covered in cold sweat, slowly turned around.

There stood Ward, a submachine gun in his hand, grinning menacingly, “I didn't expect to see you so soon, Mr. Abernathy. I assume you're not here on Star Island for a vacation; the locals aren't exactly friendly.”

The henchmen behind him were also armed to the teeth, looking at Thaddeus with contempt, as if he was a joke.