His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel Chapter 1219

Soon, they were surrounded, the air thick with brutal, murderous intent.

They were in the underground parking garage of the Abernathy Hotel—their own family’s property, built brick by brick by their grandfather. It was one of the most reputable five-star hotels in Elmsworth. For Chad to orchestrate a bloodbath here on the day of a major press conference, with no regard for the hotel’s reputation, was proof that he was a complete and utter madman.

“Ten for you, ten for me?” Cassius nudged Thaddeus with his elbow, his dark eyes narrowing. “The press conference starts in ten minutes. Can we finish in time?”

A wild, fierce light entered Thaddeus’s usually somber eyes. “Fifteen for me. You can take five.”

“Why do I get so few?”

“You’re the older brother. I’m the junior, so I should do more,” Thaddeus said flatly.

Cassius’s eyes softened, and he managed a smile even in the face of danger. “I may be the older brother, but you’re not exactly young yourself, Mr. Thaddeus. Don’t try to act like a kid.”

Thaddeus’s expression grew serious again. “Ultimately, this is between me and Chad. It’s Abernathy family business. I am deeply sorry for dragging you all into this. It was never my intention.”

Cassius stared straight ahead, his gaze dark and steady. “We’re family. Don’t talk like strangers.”

Thaddeus’s heart pounded. He looked at the man’s strong, unyielding profile, an indescribable emotion welling up inside him.

“Thad! I’m here!”

A shout cut through the tense air, followed by the deafening roar of a sports car engine. A multi-million-dollar supercar flew toward them, sending three or four thugs flying before executing a perfect drift and stopping right in front of Thaddeus and Cassius.

The door swung open, and Jareth stepped out, an aura of swagger around him. He tilted his head and rolled his shoulders, looking every bit the part of a king ready to discipline his unruly subjects.

“Jareth…” Thaddeus stared in disbelief, his eyes growing warm.

“Tsk. What would this family do without me?” Jareth grinned, a flash of his youthful arrogance showing. “Am I right, Thad?”

…

Just then, Alexia’s phone rang. She answered, and her face instantly changed. “Sir, bad news! Thaddeus, Cassius, and Jareth have fought their way into the hotel parking garage!”

Chad’s gaze turned sinister, like a snake’s. “Stop them. Use any means necessary.”

…

Ashbourne Hospital.

The light above the operating room went out, and the doors opened. A doctor emerged, removing his mask.

Suri rushed forward, her eyes filled with anxiety. “Doctor, how is the boy?!”

“Suri, you brought him in just in time. Another ten minutes, and we might not have been able to save him.”