His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel Chapter 644

The air became thick with tension, the atmosphere plummeting to a frosty chill.

Emeric’s expression was as frozen as the silence that had descended. “Mr. Chambers,” he said icily, “from the sound of it, you’re not exactly rooting for my recovery, are you?”

Avery chuckled, “Chairman Ashbourne, you’re reading too much into it. How could I harbor such petty thoughts? You’re Evadne’s father, and she’s the apple of my eye. It’s in all sincerity that I wish for you to enjoy robust health and a long life.”

Dylan scrutinized Avery with a furrowed brow, as if trying to decipher the truth behind those words. They might have sounded like concern, but coming from this kid, they rang hollow.

“Mr. Chambers, you’re certainly persistent,” Emeric’s tone sharpened with sarcasm from beneath his tailored suit. “But there’s a fine line between persistence and obsession, and the latter is a fool’s errand. I’ve told you before, matters of the heart can’t be forced. Especially with a headstrong woman like Evadne. No matter how diligently you court her, if she’s not into you, that’s not going to change.”

Avery’s smile froze, a massive wave of humiliation threatening to engulf him.

“Now, it’s public knowledge that Evadne is in a love-soaked relationship with Thad. They’re busy planning a wedding, sweet as honey, and that’s not something just anyone can get in the middle of.”

Emeric practically cooed the name “Thad.”

To the uninitiated, it might seem like the two men shared a close bond.

They say dealing with in-laws is a challenge, but it seems the relationship between a father-in-law and his daughter's suitor is a riddle just as complex.

Hatred surged in Avery’s chest, his mouth bitter. He was about to retort when Emeric cut him off, “Mr. Chambers, you’ve come up in the world. You’re no longer the little boy trailing behind my daughter. With Evadne having Thad, your continued declarations of love are quite unbecoming, not to mention undignified.”

If Emeric had given Avery a wake-up call at the entrance of Silverlake Harbor last time, this was the crushing of his last shred of hope.

Avery clenched his jaw, his gaze as sharp as a jagged rock on a cliff, cold and piercing.

After a moment, he forced another smile. “Chairman Ashbourne, I never expected you to remember my goodwill, but there’s no need to be so cold and heartless towards your lifesaver, is there? Besides, I’ve always held you in high regard.”

Lifesaver? Emeric and Dylan were both taken aback!

“Didn’t Evadne tell you that when you were in a deep coma, on the verge of becoming a vegetable, I was the one who rushed in with the lifesaving medication that pulled you back from the brink?”

Avery’s smile was nonchalant, “But of course, why would Evadne mention it? Any credit would go to Thaddeus, not me.”

Emeric’s cheeks flushed with hot shame!

This feeling of being controlled, being suppressed, was intolerable, and a fresh wave of cold sweat soaked through his suit!

“If it was indeed you, then I should thank you.”

“Chairman Ashbourne, I’m aware that your condition is quite severe. In its advanced stages, it can lead to numbness, even paralysis. You’ve commanded power and respect all your life; surely you wouldn’t want to end it in a pitiable state, racked with illness, your legacy tarnished. Your family was in disarray over your illness, Evadne was crying her eyes out—it was heart-wrenching to see,” Avery said with a heavy sigh.

Emeric’s hand trembled on the armrest of his chair, his composed facade becoming increasingly rigid.

Dylan, observing this, felt a surge of apprehension.

“So, for your sake and your family’s, I’d like to propose a deal. How about it?” Avery adjusted his glasses, a sly twist to his lips.

“What do you want?” Emeric asked coldly.

“I know you can’t force feelings. I love Evadne deeply, but I’ve never coerced her to be with me. However, as her most devoted admirer, I cannot tolerate her being with someone like Thaddeus—a wolf in sheep's clothing.”

Avery’s dark eyes sank, and he placed a box on the table, “Inside here is the same medication that saved you last time. There are three doses, enough to stabilize your condition. This kind of medicine, even if you were to spare no expense, is hard to come by. To obtain even one dose is nearly impossible, let alone three. Just promise me you won’t let Evadne marry Thaddeus, and I’ll make sure you have access to this medicine for years to come.”

His gaze turned fierce, “I’ll bless whoever Evadne chooses to be with, as long as it's not Thaddeus.”

Emeric felt dizzy and out of control, his hand shaking so much he could hardly maintain his grip, “Avery, are you threatening me? You expect me to sacrifice my daughter’s happiness for my own survival? You are too full of yourself! Stroke or not, even if I were riddled with cancer, I would not break up Evadne’s engagement just to prolong my own life, to have her despise me for the rest of her days! Dylan! Show him out!”

Dylan approached with a stern face, “Mr. Chambers, please leave.”

Avery snorted coldly, scooping up the medicine box from the table, his eyes narrowed as he stared at Emeric’s pallor, “Chairman Ashbourne, everything I do is for Evadne’s sake. Overindulgence will only harm the daughter you dote on so much.”

“Mr. Chambers, please leave immediately!” Even the usually composed Dylan was angered.

“One should think of oneself a little more. You can’t enjoy the greenery if you burn all the wood. You’re refusing me today, but one day, you’ll regret it.”

Avery turned on his heel, a smile that didn’t reach his eyes, “And when that day comes, even if you beg me, I might not be so generous.”

With that, he strode away.

As soon as the door closed behind him, Emeric could no longer hold back. His body shook as if every muscle was seizing, his head spun, and his words slurred.

“Dylan, the medication!”