His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel Chapter 1330

"Yes... your grandfather already told Ms. Evadne everything. She knows the whole story. She didn't tell you because the more people who know, the more complicated it gets. She chose to keep it a secret for your sake." Murray closed his eyes in regret, his voice thick with agony. "Years ago, Chad murdered a young housemaid who worked for the family. He stabbed her dozens of times. The carpet was soaked in her blood. To this day, I still have nightmares about how horrific that room looked." Thaddeus felt like ice was forming in his lungs. The sheer cruelty of it made his chest ache. Dozens of stab wounds. No sane human being could do something like that. But Chad wasn't sane. He was a psychotic monster who killed for sport. "I helped dispose of the body, but your grandfather kept the murder weapon. He hid it away safely. The girl's blood and Chad's DNA are still on it. If we hand that over to the police, the truth will come out. With me testifying as an accomplice, we can definitively prove he committed the murder!" "But this happened twenty years ago. Chad was a minor. Even with the evidence, securing a conviction won't be easy." "At the very least, it will destroy his reputation and drag him out of the CEO's chair!" Thaddeus was quiet for a moment, his expression turning dark. "Murray, do you really think Chad's ultimate goal is just the Abernathy Group?" Murray froze. "He wants to control all of Elmsworth. The company is just a stepping stone." Thaddeus tightened his jaw. "But either way, he has to pay for what he's done. I appreciate you being willing to step up and help us take him down." Murray looked deeply remorseful. "Don't thank me. I don't deserve it. I just... I can't keep living with this lie." Leaving Havenbrook, Thaddeus drove alone toward the Windermere Estate. Looking at the empty winding road ahead, a storm of emotions raged inside him. But beneath it all, there was a fierce spark of hope. Spring was approaching, and the winter nights were growing shorter. No matter how deep the darkness, the dawn always came. Just then, his phone rang. Thaddeus pressed the button on his Bluetooth earpiece, and a familiar voice came through the speakers. "Thad, you busy?" "Is that you?" Thaddeus asked in surprise. "Hahaha, yeah, it's me! Your best friend who you completely forgot about while I was stuck overseas." The voice carried a hint of sarcastic bitterness. Thaddeus chuckled softly. This was a man he had forged a deep bond with during his time in the peacekeeping forces. They had kept in touch after returning to their respective lives, but Thaddeus hadn't reached out during his recent memory loss. Hearing the voice instantly brought back a flood of memories. "I'm sorry, Derek. I was sick for a while and going through treatment, so..." "What?! Why didn't you tell me? Are you okay now?" "Much better, thanks for asking." Thaddeus's mind was still heavy with everything else going on. "Did you need something?" "I'm calling with big news," Derek dropped his voice dramatically. "We're going to see each other soon. I'm coming to Elmsworth!"