His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel Chapter 417

Jareth rushed Thaddeus, his injuries severe and blood loss extensive, to the most top-tier hospital in the capital of Country T.

Jareth was not a man prone to tears, but watching his childhood friend, as pale as a sheet, being wheeled into the emergency room, his heart wrenched. Tears welled up, unbidden, in his eyes, only to be hastily wiped away.

"Mr. Fairhaven."

The sound of a crisp voice behind him made Jareth turn around.

"You are?"

He had a vague impression of the man. It was the same man that Evadne had brought to the upscale wine party at Abernathy Hotel.

"Chasel Bright. You can call me Dr. Bright."

Before he could finish his sentence, Chasel, dressed in surgical scrubs, brushed past Jareth, his voice steady and calm, "Your friend's injuries are in good hands."

"You?! You're a doctor?!" Jareth's eyes widened in surprise, "Weren't you in Elmsworth? How did you end up here?!"

"Cassius called me over."

At the mention of Cassius, the man who both frustrated and intrigued him, Chasel's eyebrows furrowed, his heart pounding, "He didn't tell me the specifics, only that he was undertaking a dangerous task and might need medical assistance. So, I've been waiting here since last night."

With a smug chuckle, Chasel added, "I almost left, but it's a good thing I didn't. Without me, there's no way to help."

Dammit, Cassius!

Even after getting him wrapped around his finger, he still called for his help. Chasel, renowned in the foreign gay community and pursued by countless men, was reduced to a lovesick fool in the face of Cassius, the refined and reserved man.

As Chasel was about to push the doors to the emergency room, Jareth hollered, "Hey! Can I trust you?! My friend's life is in your hands!"

Without turning around, Chasel simply replied, "Hmph, Dr. Eve isn't the only skilled doctor in the world."

Elsewhere.

Tonight's operation had crushed the arms dealer on Star Island, effectively angering the big players in Country T.

Although Ward was captured, the news had already reached the local military and police, trapping them within the country and preventing them from returning to Elmsworth.

Moreover, there was no extradition agreement between Country T and their homeland, making it impossible for Aaron to get help.

The situation was becoming increasingly dire!

Seeing that they couldn't return to Elmsworth for the time being, Evadne decided to keep vigil over Thaddeus at the hospital after leaving Star Island.

Elvis was keeping a tight watch on Ward in one car, while Evadne and Cassius were in another.

On the way, Evadne clutched Cassius's hand tightly. He placed her cold hand over his warm heart, his gaze filled with worry as he looked at her pale face.

"Evadne," Cassius called her name softly.

She looked up, her swollen eyes brimming with tears as she stared blankly at him.

It felt as though her soul had left her body to be with Thaddeus, leaving behind an empty shell.

Cassius sighed, unbuttoning his shirt to remove his silver cross necklace that he'd worn for many years.

"When Thaddeus wakes up, give this to him."

Placing the necklace in her hands, Cassius closed her fingers around it.

"Cassius, this is?" Evadne's eyes widened in surprise.

"This necklace isn't worth much money, but it means a lot to me. I've worn it for over a decade, and it's always protected me in times of danger. Right now, all I can do is pray and hope that Thaddeus is strong enough to pull through."

As Evadne started crying once more, Cassius comforted her, "Don't cry, Evadne. Once Thaddeus wakes up, treat him well. At least, don't cause him any more trouble."

The Ashbourne family arrived at the hospital, entering the underground car park where Jareth was already waiting.

As Evadne stepped out of the car, she ran towards Jareth, her eyes wide with anxiety, "How's Thaddeus?!"

Jareth replied, "He's in surgery now, being operated on by someone you know."

"Do you mean Chasel?" Evadne's mind was as sharp as a blade, cutting through the vague insinuations.

She turned to look at Cassius.

Cassius met her gaze calmly, his eyes a well of unreadable thoughts.

"Yeah, he's been in there for almost three hours."

Jareth's worry was clear in his voice, he couldn’t help but ramble on, “Evadne, I heard that Dr. Bright is a relative of Suri, can we really trust him? He seems so nonchalant and carefree, like a young man who spends his days playing video games. If he's not up to the task, maybe you should take over. Didn't you do Thad’s operation?”

Evadne’s silence was deafening.

"Playing video games, really?"

Elvis took a drag from his cigarette, resting his muscular arm on the car window, "Your Fairhaven family education seems to be failing."

“Whatever, as long as you get the point,” Jareth mumbled, not wanting to argue with Evadne's elder brother.

"Dr. Bright's medical skills are not inferior to Dr. Eve's."

Cassius's words, cold as ice, cut through the tension, "As a member of the illustrious Fairhaven family, Mr. Fairhaven, you should understand that there's always someone better out there, right?"

Evadne and Elvis exchanged looks.

Was Cassius defending Chasel?

Jareth, being the eldest grandson of Barry Fairhaven, was used to a life of luxury and privilege. He didn't usually pay attention to the subtleties of conversation.