His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel Chapter 623

Chapter 623 

In the moment the line connected, Avery sat up straight, his posture rigid with anticipation. 

“Sir.” 

“Mr. Chambers, it must be the middle of the night back home, haven’t you gone to bed 

yet?” 

The voice on the other end was Alexia’s! 

Avery’s heart skipped a beat, surprise lacing his voice. “Ms. Alexia?” 

“It’s morning here. Sir is currently visiting with the Williams and can’t take your call.” 

Alexia’s tone carried a smug chuckle, “Whatever you have to say, you can tell me, and I’ll pass it along.” 

Avery’s brows furrowed, his fingers curling into a fist. 

He had served Sir for many years, toiling tirelessly with the loyalty of a workhorse, yet he always felt an invisible barrier between them. He even questioned whether Sir truly regarded him as a confidant. 

And here was Alexia, who had only recently entered Sir’s inner circle, already entrusted 

with such liberties as to answer his calls! 

Could it be that even a man as wise and valiant as Sir could not escape the snares of a 

woman’s charm? 

“Mr. Chambers, if there’s nothing pressing, I should get back to Sir’s side,” Alexia said with palpable impatience. 

“I’ve delivered the medicine you provided to Evadne’s hands, and she has accepted it.” 

“Oh, that’s splendid. Congratulations, Mr. Chambers, on your affections finally being acknowledged by Ms. Evadne,” Alexia mocked. 

Avery hesitated, “The medicine… there won’t be any problems, right?” 

“Ha, Mr. Chambers, are you suggesting Sir would sabotage your romance?” 

Alexia’s scoff grew louder, “Do you think Sir has that much free time? And if it weren’t for Sir repeatedly intervening on your behalf, Evadne would have reconciled with Thaddeus. long ago – they’d probably have kids running around by now, and you’d be out of the 

– 

picture. Ah, I’d forgotten – Evadne can’t have children anymore. Thaddeus wore her out, 

didn’t he? Ha…” 

Avery’s clenched fist trembled, “Ms. Alexia, please show some respect. Evadne is the woman I love, and she has never wronged you!” 

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“How do you know she hasn’t wronged me?” Alexia’s voice suddenly turned dark. 

“What?” 

“Ha, I’m just kidding. The medicine is exactly what Emeric needs, even Bright Pharmaceuticals hasn’t developed anything as effective as what Sir provided you. Rest assured and give it to him, once he recovers, the Ashbournes will be thanking you. Evadne doesn’t respond well to force. You step in to save her father, and that’s a huge favor. Her attitude towards you will change.” 

Without waiting for a response, Alexia coldly ended the call. 

Avery’s pale face was shrouded in the dark, his lower lip bitten until a bead of crimson blood emerged. 

Morning came in a blur. 

Learning the truth, not a soul in the Ashbourne clan could sleep. They huddled outside the hospital room, eyes bloodshot and spirits low. 

Myra, Aviana, and Nydia brought plenty of breakfast to the hospital, but no one had the appetite, they just sat waiting for news. 

Evadne, wrapped in Thaddeus’ oversized jacket, hadn’t moved in hours. Her slender frame hadn’t even leaned away from her rigid posture. 

Thaddeus had already messaged Gordon and Jareth for help. The situation was grave, and he couldn’t trust just anyone for fear of leaks. 

For now, all he could do was stay by her side, holding her icy hand in his, trying to warm it. The more silent and stoic she became, the more it broke his heart. 

After what felt like an eternity, Chasel hurried over with the test results. 

“The results are in.” 

The Ashbournes rose as one, with Evadne rushing to Chasel, snatching the test report from his hands. 

“Any problems?” she asked, eyes wide in disbelief as she scanned the data. 

Chasel nodded gravely, “Surprisingly, the medication Avery brought is flawless. Not only is it free of issues, but it’s a targeted drug for stroke patients that’s just been released this year, more effective than the medicine your aunt procured.” 

Hope rekindled in the eyes of the Ashbourne family. 

Upon hearing this, Thaddeus felt a surge of joy, yet it was accompanied by a deep, bitter sense of guilt. How he wished he was the one who could help Evadne, but it was Avery who had come through for her. 

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“Fantastic!” Arnold exclaimed, unable to contain his excitement, “We should get this for Dad too, then he’ll stand a chance!” 

Chasel’s furrowed brow signaled trouble. 

Cassius approached rapidly, “Chasel, what’s the issue?” 

“This drug is practically a national treasure; the price is steep, but that’s not the main problem. It’s scarce, available only to the highest echelons of society and royalty. Moreover, powerful as it is, there must be side effects. Exactly what they are, it’s too early to tell.” 

This news dampened the spirits of the Ashbourne family once again. 

“Side effects? That’s not acceptable!” Suri fretted, “We can’t cure a stroke only to introduce a new, more troublesome condition. Emeric’s body can’t withstand that!” 

The other ladies echoed Suri’s concerns. 

“Chairman Emeric’s age and condition are serious. It’s a miracle he’s been rescued. What’s critical now is to rouse him from this coma. Prolonged unconsciousness could cause irreversible damage to his central nervous system!” 

Chasel, a seasoned professional accustomed to life and death, spoke with a severity that left no room for argument, “I’m Chairman Emeric’s attending physician. At least within these hospital walls, I have the final say in his care. I’ll administer the medication now. If he can wake up tomorrow, everything should start to improve. As for any potential effects, don’t worry too much about those right now. Let’s just focus on keeping we can deal with the rest later. You can’t be greedy when it comes to life and dea 

Evadne clenched her teeth, her resolve firm. “Let’s do as Dr. Bright suggests and sta treatment immediately. We’ll cross the other bridges when we come to them. Besides, dad’s no pushover; a little illness isn’t going to take him down.” 

But her pain was obvious, even if she tried to hide it. Thaddeus could see right through her façade. She was forcing herself to be strong. 

Jareth, too, was deeply concerned upon hearing that Chairman Emeric was seriously ill. 

But with his own inauguration as CEO drawing near, he was swamped with work, shuttling between his office and the boardroom, too busy even to spend some quality time with his Hovely wife. He had no choice but to delegate the medical inquiries to Lily and promised 

to take over as soon as the big projects were off his plate. 

Today, Jareth finally managed to carve out some time to visit Chairman Emeric in Skyrim and to catch up with Thaddeus and Evadne. 

But no sooner had he stepped out of his office than his phone buzzed with an urgent call from Lily. 

“Is it my wife? Is Marilla okay?” he asked, his voice tense with concern. 

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“Sir, please rest assured, Marilla is fine.” 

Jareth exhaled in relief. “Then what’s the matter?” 

Lily hesitated, her tone grave. “I’ve just received word that Miss Edith has been brought back from Aetheria to Elmsworth by Mr. Fairhaven’s men.” 

“What did you say?” 

Jareth’s eyes blazed with fury. “How did you let this happen? How could you let her come 

back?” 

Lily was clearly distressed. “We had eyes on her at all times, and everything was under control. But out of nowhere, she had a cardiac arrest. Our people had no choice but to rush her to the hospital to save her life!”