His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel Chapter 668

The siblings watched Thaddeus with unblinking eyes, before they simultaneously blurted out, "You mean, you suspect Avery?"

Well, the name “Avery” has now become synonymous with all that is evil.

Thaddeus lifted his lips in a resigned smile, "Sorry, maybe I’m just too sensitive about him. Whatever happens in the Chambers group, I always instinctively lay suspicion on him."

"Thaddeus, there's nothing wrong with your thoughts."

Evadne's gaze was warm as she clasped her arm, supporting her man, "Didn't I say it before? When in doubt, blame Sneaky Avery. And I think your analysis makes a lot of sense. The Chambers siblings are like three pig-headed combined; they can't outsmart Sneaky Avery. Otherwise, would they have met such grim fates?"

Thaddeus looked at her rosy cheeks, a tender chuckle escaping his throat.

"Thaddeus' reasoning is far from flawed."

Cassius' eyes darkened, "I've been digging into his past on my own. We don’t need to elaborate on the dirtiness of his dealings in Helgen, but that's not the most important thing. The most important thing is that he has enough power and wealth to manipulate elections, a power that could rival conglomerates. He was nothing but a Chambers castaway, with no foundation, clinging to his sickly mother for dear life. There must be a big player behind the scenes, supporting him step by step to his current position, even helping him reclaim power in Elmsworth.

Furthermore, he's been playing possum within Chambers Group, and once the obstacles before him fall one by one, he'll reveal his true colors without a second thought."

Evadne frowned and nodded, "Yes, Avery's power far surpasses Matthew as CEO. He's always been disguising himself."

"The only thing standing in his way now is Matthew."

Thaddeus' eyes glinted with a predatory sharpness, "So the person who actually got those photos is very likely Avery."

Cassius' mouth tightened in suppressed anger, struggling to contain the fury welling up inside him.

"After having gotten the photos, he didn't want to dirty his own hands, so he thought of using Matthew to leak them. That way, even if there's an investigation, it won't lead back to him, and he can watch from the sidelines."

A scoff escaped Thaddeus' clenched teeth, Heh, what a play of using others to do his dirty work. Such malice is right up his alley."

"Matthew's already been brought down by him, completely losing Jeff Chambers’ trust and has been kicked out of the headquarters of Chambers Group."

Evadne leaned into her man, batting her expressive eyes, "Why give Matthew this opportunity when he could have picked anyone to expose the dirt? If I were Matthew, I'd take this chance to bargain with Jeff. How does that benefit Sneaky Avery? Wouldn't it just add to his troubles?"

Thaddeus' lips curled up, his voice soft, "Evadne, you're still too kind-hearted. It's because your siblings are loving, and your family environment is nurturing. They are protecting you too well. That's nice."

Cassius slightly raised an eyebrow, almost amused.

This kid was definitely blinded by love to call Evadne kind-hearted.

Well, it's true in a way; when his little sister is kind, she's an angel. But when she's fierce, she's a storm.

Let him discover that for himself.

"But you must have heard that, 'The top requires a cold heart.' In the business world, when it comes to family strife, it's all unseen battles. Brothers turning on each other, even life-and-death struggles are all too common."

Thaddeus' expression was as cold as frost, "Just bringing Matthew down isn't enough for Avery. What he wants is to completely annihilate Matthew, to make sure he never has a chance to rise again."

"So, the thing with Cassius and Chasel is just a bait."

With Thaddeus' guidance, Evadne's mind clicked into clarity, and her eyes smoldered with fury, "He knew we'd eventually trace it back to Matthew and wouldn't let him off the hook. So he wanted to use us to drive Matthew to his dead end, clearing his last trouble?"

The man nodded slightly, "Evadne, you're really smart."

"Damn it, that shameless rat!"

Evadne was furious, bending down to pick up a stone and hurling it fiercely at a tree trunk, "He thinks he's God, huh? Thinking everyone is under his control, to use as he pleases? Fine, very well. Then I'll show him the consequences of getting caught in the crossfire! I’ll make sure he ends up burnt to a crisp!"

The two men couldn't help but smile at her words, relieving some of the tension in the air.

"Evadne, the issue of Dad's condition being exposed, you and Thaddeus must get to the bottom of it and seek justice for Dad."

Cassius paused, a shadow crossing his handsome features, "But let's put an end to the matter with Chasel and me. Whether we seek revenge or not, it doesn't matter that much anymore. I don't care about power or prestige, nor how the world views our relationship."

Evadne gasped, "Cassius, what do you mean by that?"

"Right now, Dad's health can't support him in managing the family business. With this kind of public scandal, it's no longer fitting for me to continue as CEO."

Hearing this, Thaddeus' heart clenched, "You haven't broken any laws, nor harmed anyone's interests. How is it not fitting?"

"My presence will become a liability."

Cassius spoke calmly, devoid of emotion, "As long as I'm in this position, the public will forget everything else when they see me. They'll only remember those photos, only think that the CEO of K Group is a homosexual. I can disregard my image, become the butt of jokes. But K Group can't."

"Cassius, are you resigning? You're not going to be CEO anymore?!" Evadne's voice trembled with shock, her heart in disarray.

Cassius smiled, his eyes reflecting a serene acceptance, "Yeah, I've already talked with Dad. I made my intentions very clear. Evadne, do you remember what I told you the day you came home to see Dad? I said you were the one who was the most suitable person to be the CEO, the perfect successor for the K Group. Don't feel any regret for me, honestly, I've been waiting for this day for so long. Being the CEO was never my ambition; these years have been nothing but pressure, never having a moment's ease. Now that you can finally take over, I can start living the life I’ve always wanted.”

“Cassius, I was just kidding. I do have grand ambitions, I’m career-driven, but.”

Her nose turned red as tears dampened her butterfly-like lashes, her voice choked with emotion.

Thaddeus understood what she was thinking, pulling her close, enveloping her in a deep sense of security.

“Silly girl, you’re crying again.”

Cassius tried to console her, “I’m just resigning, it's not the end of the world. K Group is in your hands now. You've been itching to take the lead, and now you finally get your wish. I bet you’ll wake up laughing from your dreams! However, the days ahead will be busy for you. It might somewhat disrupt your time for romance. For that, I’m truly sorry.”

“Cassius, don’t talk like that.”

Thaddeus' large hands around Evadne’s slender waist tightened, his veins throbbing along with his heart, “If I’m worried about spending too little time together, then I'll just have to hurry up and marry Evadne. From now on, I'll make every effort to be by her side, to stick by her. I just hope she doesn't find me annoying and disdainful.”

Evadne shyly bit her lip and snuggled into his embrace, her eyes curving into crescents.

Cassius teased, “My little sister is a powerhouse. What if she decides to run the show and you stay at home?”

“To me, working for Abernathy Group is nothing compared to making soup for Evadne.”

Thaddeus said without hesitation, his gaze on his love both fervent and sincere, “With me, Evadne just needs to be herself, and all I need is to be by her side.”