His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

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The snarl on Avery’s face was feral, a mask of wolfish malice that he no longer cared to conceal.

To him, Matthew was a defeated underling, barely worthy of attention.

“So your sudden return is all about revenge against the Chambers family?” Matthew raged, his voice

reaching a feverish pitch. “You orchestrated the downfall of Byron and Myra? And now, you’re coming

after me? You despicable cur!”

Shaking with fury and on the verge of collapse, he spat out, “I’ll tell Dad! I’ll expose every underhanded

deed you’ve done! I’ll show him the treacherous snake you truly are!”

“Bertha’s prison stint? What’s that got to do with me? That was Thaddeus and the Ashbourne family’s

doing. And Byron? They conspired to bring him down, not me,” Avery chuckled at Matthew’s panicked

expression. “Besides, do you really think you have any credibility left with Dad? He can barely stand

the sight of you. Why would he believe your tall tales?”

Avery’s laughter sent a chill down Matthew’s spine.

He had underestimated the black sheep, the outcast of the family who had been sidelined by their

father. He thought Avery, without any foundation in the company or Elmaworth, could never pose a

threat.

Yet, after fifteen years of stealthy plotting, Avery had returned and ensnared them all in his web, leaving

them powerless to fight. back.

When did this once pliable pretty boy turn into a ruthless predator, a shark that devoured his prey

whole? Whose powerful coattails was he riding on now?

“Son of a bitch! I’ll cut you down!”

Matthew’s eyes blazed with a furious red as he awung his fist towards Avery’s face. Just then, the

conference room door swung open.

“Mr. Avery, Mr. Jeff would like to see you now,” Jeff’s secretary gestured politely.

With a forceful shove that sent Matthew stumbling, Avery lifted his chin in arrogant triumph and

sauntered into the office.

The door shut behind him, leaving Matthew to realize he hadn’t tended to his injuries, which left him

clutching his head in pain, slumped on the floor.

Inside, Jeff was swiftly downing his nitroglycerin pills at the sight of Avery.

When Jeff tucked the medicine bottle away, Avery began, “Dad, Matthew was just misguided. And

those injured folks, they were already out of danger. Who could’ve guessed they wouldn’t make it?”

Avery moved behind Jeff, patting his back in a soothing gesture. “Life is unpredictable, Dad. Don’t beat

yourself up. I’ve already sent someone with money to the hospital in Country T to take care of the

victims. We’ll do whatever it takes to mitigate the fallout from this disaster.”

“Avery!”

Jeff clung to his arm like a lifeline. “You’ve always been the most capable, the most promising of my

children. You have to help me out of this mess. You managed to get that big project in Helgen back on

track when no one else could. You’re competent, surely you have a plan?”

A slight smile played on Avery’s lips as he spoke softly, “Dad, you guessed right. I do have a plan.”

“Really? What do you propose?”

“If you want me to pull the Chambers Group out of this fire, I just need one thing from you–make me

the CEO of the Chambers Group.”

Jeff was taken aback, his heart skipping a beat despite the medication.

With Matthew’s downfall, he was out of options, except for Avery. And Avery had the talent to take over,

to hold his own against the likes of Cassius and Thaddeus.

But he wasn’t Jeff’s chosen successor.

Circumstances had cornered him, forcing his hand to choose Avery.

“Fine, I agree!”

Jeff clenched his fist, steeling his resolve. “Solve this debacle, and I’ll convene a board meeting

immediately to elect you the new CEO of the Chambers Group!”

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Avery’s smile was enigmatic as he took a seat calmly before Jeff. “Dad, we’re both businessmen. We

know promises are worthless without action. Make me CEO, and I assure you, all of our current

troubles will disappear.”

Jeff’s gaze darkened, “Does that include Cassius?”

Avery didn’t flinch. “The Chambers Group has been sabotaged time and again, and Cassius must be

behind it. Even if you didn’t ask, I wouldn’t stand by and let the Ashbourne family trample over ours.”

“Oh?” Jeff eyed him suspiciously. “Evadne is the woman you’ve been clamoring to marry, and Cassius

is her brother. Can you really bring yourself to move against him?”

Avery shrugged helplessly. “I’ve always been one to separate personal feelings from business.”

“Ah, such a clear distinction between business and personal, Jeff responded, satisfied with the answer.

He slapped his hand heavily on Avery’s shoulder, pressing down with expectation. “Avery, I’m getting

old, and Matthew is useless. The future of the Chambers Group rests on you.”

“Thank you for your trust, Dad. I won’t let you down.”

Avery paused, then added in a lowered voice, “Dad, I hope you’ll keep our conversation today between

us, The less people know of the plan, the higher our chances of success.”

Three days later, the Chambers Group held a board meeting.

Led by Jeff, and with overwhelming support, Avery crushed Matthew’s hopes and was appointed the

new CEO of the Chambers Group.

Simultaneously, the company’s official website announced the appointment, and the media followed

suit, confirming and publicizing the seismic shift.

The Chambers Group had a new leader at the helm.

Avery had finally achieved what he had set out for.

In accordance with Chambers Group tradition, the inauguration of a new CEO should have been a

grand affair, but considering the current PR storm swirling around the company, not to mention a recent

fatality that had tongues wagging, a lavish celebration would have been in poor taste.

So they opted for simplicity.

But Avery couldn’t have cared less.

He had the power he’d coveted. Now, with the reins of Chambers Group firmly in his grasp, he could

shape the company’s future as he saw fit.

And the more power he wielded, the easier it would be to fulfill the tasks his mentor had laid out for

him.

While the public fanfare was muted, Harvey went all out at The Velvet Haven, throwing a soiree that

could rival a coronation in its opulence and extravagance!

“Mr. Chambers, congratulations! You’ve officially taken the reins as the CEO of Chambers Group!”

Harvey gushed, nearly tripping over his words in excitement.

“Mr. Chambers. Now, that’s a title that could still use some polishing. I won’t truly be content until you

become the Chairman,” Avery replied with a sly grin, his eyes twinkling mischievously as he

nonchalantly poured a million–dollar bottle of vintage wine as if it were mere tap water.

Below him, a man groveled at his feet like a dog, eagerly catching the spilled wine in his open mouth,

choking and gasping, his face turning tomato–red, yet still attempting to look thrilled and pleased.

Avery had a knack for manipulation, both in business and in personal games.

In The Velvet Haven, everything under the sun played second fiddle to him.

“Jeff is just a figurehead, a chairman in name only. Who’s really calling the shots? You are,” Harvey

beamed with pride. “Oh, and by the way, Sir sent a priceless royal vase from the homeland. It’s worth

twice as much as the last gift you sent him. His esteem for you is crystal clear!”

Avery’s face lit up with joy, “When Sir makes a move, it’s always extraordinary.”

“That’s not all. Sir also sent over the medicine you requested. He said whether it’s a gift or medicine,

once it’s in your hands, it’s yours to do with as you please to give to whoever you see fit,” Harvey

hinted, with a knowing look in his eye.

Avery’s gaze, hidden behind gold–rimmed glasses, was inscrutable.

“Furthermore, per your instructions, I’ve discreetly reached out to the mayor of a city in Country T and a

couple of influential

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politicians. We’ve shown them our good faith. You can set a date to fly to Country T and meet with

them,” Harvey added.

“Good job,” Avery said, casually glancing down at the glittering crowd below, his eyes catching sight of

Elsie sitting alone in a corner, looking like a breathtaking statue of beauty.

Once, she had been the life of the party, her eyes sultry, her presence dazzling.

Now, she exuded a cold and out–of–place melancholy that irked Avery to no end.

“I’ve got some business to handle these next few days. Have Elsie meet with the clients on my behalf,”

Avery said with an icy coolness.

Harvey gasped, “Ms. Archer, on her own? You mean to have her.”

“Some men are swayed by power, others by lust. In my years in the business, I’ve yet to meet a man

who could resist a beautiful

woman.”

Avery spoke with disdain and sarcasm, “Even a saint like Thaddeus, what do you think he sees in

Evadne? It’s her beauty that he’s after.

“You’re absolutely right. That Thaddeus is just a dirty man! Poor Evadne, like pearls before swine!”

Harvey agreed.

“I’m different from Thaddeus. I love Evadne for her soul. I’ve been by her side since we were kids. I

know her, cherish her, understand her far better than Thaddeus ever could,” Avery mused, picturing

Evadne’s radiant smile and the sparkle in her eyes.

He thought, “Evadne, whether you love me or not doesn’t matter. I will be entwined with you. Until

death do us part.”

When Evadne heard about Avery’s appointment as the CEO of Chambers Group, she was so furious

she lost her appetite and couldn’t sleep a wink.

It wasn’t until the wee hours of the morning that she finally drifted off, nestled in the muscular arms of

Thaddeus, her mind clouded with frustration.

Thaddeus had been shuttling between Elmsworth and Skyrim, busy as a bee.

Age had started to creep up on him, and he wasn’t as spry as in his twenties, so he fell into a deep

slumber the moment his head hit the pillow.

“Ah!”

Evadne’s sharp scream jolted Thaddeus awake.

“Evadne! What’s wrong?”

Thaddeus‘ eyes snapped open, alert and tense as he pulled Evadne’s delicate form close.

“I’ve made a mess of the bed.”

Evadne pouted, her cheeks flushed a rosy red as she rubbed her nose frustratingly against his sturdy

chest, “The sheets, the blankets, my nightgown, they’re all dirty. Ugh, it’s so uncomfortable, so

annoying!”

“Dirty? How did it get dirty?”

Thaddeus, still groggy from sleep, was slow on the uptake and asked in all seriousness, “You didn’t wet

the bed, did you?”