His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel Chapter 499

The center was in total disarray, security personnel scrambled to maintain order amidst the chaos.

But today's event was a hit, a real media circus. Every reporter swarmed Edgar like bees to honey, hemming him in on all sides, leaving him with nowhere to turn, completely immobilized!

That's the media for you. Scandal was to them what blood was to a shark!

And this wasn't just any scandal; it was a bombshell!

Jeff's son-in-law, currently the hot favorite in the mayoral race, was behind closed doors, nothing more than a corrupt leech, fattening his own pockets and indulging in every vice imaginable.

Who wouldn't kill for that exclusive scoop? They all seemed ready to devour Edgar down to the bone!

"Mayor, do you want me to call for backup? This is getting out of hand!" his secretary, a worried look on his face, hurried over to Mr. Bartley.

Mr. Bartley, standing in a quiet corner, left the spotlight to his rival, a smug smile on his face as if to say, 'Why get our hands dirty when we can just watch the show?'

"Let's just sit back and enjoy the chaos, shall we? Why bother with all the fuss? But do make sure my wife and I are well protected. Wouldn't want to get splattered if things get messier."

To prevent further escalation, the Chambers family doubled down on security at the front and back doors of the venue.

Suddenly, three black sedans rolled up with authority and parked in front of the entrance.

The doors swung open, and out stepped prosecutors in sharp suits, badges gleaming on their chests.

Leading the pack was Arnold, his eyes shining with a serious intensity that was a far cry from his usual playful demeanor at home. His commanding presence was breathtaking.

The security guards at the door exchanged nervous glances as the prosecutors marched in with purpose.

"Excuse us, please step aside. Don't interfere with our investigation," Arnold said coolly, his voice detached and stern.

The security staff didn't dare obstruct and made way for them.

As Arnold stepped into the lobby, he tapped the Bluetooth earpiece in his ear, "Evadne, I'm in."

"Hmm? That was too easy. Surprising," Evadne responded, a hint of surprise in her voice.

"Hey. You obviously don't know who's handling this for you. Trust me to handle the critical moments."

But Arnold's bragging lasted all of three seconds before the Chambers family's men swiftly moved to block their path, a veritable wall of muscle and suit!

"Whoa, looks like you just got served," Evadne teased, her laughter tinkling in Arnold's ear, "Seems it's not going as smoothly as you thought."

"You can see me?" Arnold's voice was tense as he scanned the room.

"Of course. I can see you and what's happening inside the venue."

Elsewhere, Evadne leaned back, her gaze fixed on the screen showing Mr. Gardner being mobbed, and Jeff, looking pale and trapped.

"This is turning out to be quite the spectacle. I simply can't look away," she mused with a curve to her lips.

Arnold straightened his tie with resolve, "Just watch, Evadne. The most dramatic part of today's drama will be painted by yours truly."

"That's all well and good, but Prosecutor Arnold, you still need to get inside for that to happen."

Before she finished speaking, Thaddeus's warm hand rested on Evadne's shoulder, his touch gentle and reassuring, "Don't worry, Evadne. I've got people inside. They'll make sure your brother gets through."

Her eyes softened, and she leaned into his embrace. Independent as she was, whether as his wife or as a lone doctor without borders, she had always been a proud, thorny rose.

But with Thaddeus by her side, she now longed to be nothing more than his woman, cherished and secure.

"I'm sorry, this is a private event. You're not allowed in," one of the Chambers family's bodyguards stepped up.

"Elmsworth Attorney at Law, prosecutor Arnold," Arnold's eyes were steely, "I'm here on official business. The DA's office has issued a warrant for the arrest of Representative Edgar Gardner. Please do not obstruct the course of justice."

"We haven't received any notice. We only know that unauthorized personnel shall not pass!"

The bodyguard's attitude hardened.

Arnold's lips curled into a cold smirk, his gaze sharp as ice, "Do you realize that you're breaking the law?"

The bodyguard, confident in the muscle of the Chambers family, wasn't intimidated.

"Look at you all, you're not official. So scared of us arresting someone, there's only one possibility: you're with the Chambers family," Arnold sneered.

Panic flashed across the bodyguard's face!

Before they were deployed, Mr. Chambers had been clear: no mention of the Chambers family, just delay the prosecutors to buy time. If Edgar was taken by the DA, it would be game over for them!

So, they bluffed, "No! We're not with the Chambers family! We're here to keep order on behalf of Mr. Bartley!"

"Oh? You're with Mr. Bartley? Funny, I don't recognize a single one of you."

The calm voice came with approaching footsteps, and all heads turned—

It was Mr. Bartley's chief of staff, followed by a retinue from the Bartley family.

The Chambers family's bodyguard was caught in an awkward bind, cornered and speechless!

"How bold of you to impersonate members of the Bartley family right under Mr. Bartley's nose, and attempt to frame him."

The chief of staff was stern, then turned to Arnold with a congenial smile, "Prosecutor Arnold, I believe you should issue another arrest warrant for these troublemakers acting under unknown orders, obstructing justice. It's only right to clear our Mayor's name."

Arnold nodded slightly, a faint hint of determination in his eyes, "I'll see this through to the end."

"That's reassuring. You know, our esteemed Mayor has been quite vocal about supporting the organizational decisions. He's ready to go the extra mile to cooperate with the DA's office," the Chief of Staff added, seizing the opportunity to sing his boss's praises—a true political animal if there ever was one.

The folks from the Chambers family were utterly cowed; none dared to stand in the way any longer.

"Appreciate the cooperation."