His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel Chapter 896

Evadne, with Jason by her side, made her way to the southern hospital wing.

As expected, the place was locked down tighter than Fort Knox.

Evadne shot Jason a look, and he got the hint. But no sooner had he stepped forward than they were stopped cold by two of the Chambers Group's security guards:

"This area is off-limits!"

"I'm the executive assistant to President Ashbourne of KS Group. We heard Mr. Chambers was under the weather and admitted here, so we came to pay our respects," Jason said, his tone as icy as a winter's day. He could hardly keep a straight face, wishing nothing more than for Avery to kick the bucket right there in the hospital!

The guards exchanged uncertain glances.

They knew Evadne, of course, but Mr. Chambers' word was law - disobey, and you're toast. So, they could only politely refuse:

"Sorry, President Ashbourne, we're just following orders."

Evadne was brimming with questions but laughed it off, "Well, in that case, I won't disturb Mr. Chambers' rest."

"Ms. Evadne!"

Harvey came running up, his face breaking into a respectful and enthusiastic smile upon seeing Evadne, "Were you looking for Mr. Chambers? Please, right this way!"

"I think not."

Evadne narrowed her cool almond eyes, "It seems Mr. Chambers prefers peace and quiet, doesn't want visitors. So, I won't bother him. Good day."

"No, no! You're Ms. Evadne, the one person Mr. Chambers values above all! How can you even compare to anyone else?!"

Harvey panicked, desperately trying to keep her there, "Mr. Chambers would be thrilled to know you've come to see him. It would surely speed his recovery!"

Seeing Evadne hesitate, Harvey, in a fit of desperation, swung his arm and slapped both guards across the face, scolding them furiously, "Are you blind?! Don't you know how important Ms. Evadne is to Mr. Chambers?! Have you lost your minds?!"

Jason felt nauseous at the scene.

Meanwhile, with a clatter—

A white pillbox fell from Harvey's pocket.

Evadne, quick as lightning, picked it up before he could, her gaze darkening—

Diazepam pills.

Harvey's expression shifted momentarily, but he didn't dare to snatch it back.

"Harvey, what illness does Mr. Chambers have, to warrant such a spectacle?" Evadne asked coolly, handing the pills back to him.

"Oh, just acute appendicitis."

Harvey quickly pocketed the pills, feigning a sigh, "Since taking charge, Mr. Chambers has been swamped every day, it's taken a toll on his health. It really breaks my heart."

Evadne's gaze turned icy, "Diazepam for appendicitis?"

"Ah, this isn't for Mr. Chambers. It's for my mother."

With a smile, Harvey stepped aside, "Please, Ms. Evadne, after you."

With a slight lift of her lips, Evadne strode forward, her graceful legs carrying her inside.

Just as Jason was about to follow, Harvey blocked him:

"Mr. Chambers doesn't want to see anyone but Ms. Evadne. Please, stay here."

Jason clenched his teeth in frustration, worriedly watching Evadne move on.

"Jason, wait here for me. It won't take long." Evadne's voice was calm and composed as she walked ahead.

Upon entering the room, Avery was propped up in bed, reviewing documents, dressed in the standard hospital gown of blue and white stripes.

Seeing the one he'd been longing for, his eyes lit up with a warm smile:

"Evadne, you came!"

Evadne's expression was frosty, keeping her distance.

She couldn't bear even to breathe the same air as him, let alone get closer.

But she had to confront this dangerous man.

Only by getting close could she see the truth.

The soft morning light, misty as gossamer, bathed Avery's delicate features, painting a picture of sublime beauty, full of poetry and grace.

He always was a man of exquisite appearance.

To those unaware of his true nature, it would be impossible to associate him with serpents, beasts, or demons—creatures of utter malevolence.

"Let go of me!"

In the midst of their tussle, Avery's sleeve slid up to reveal his arm partially covered by the hospital gown.

A row of tiny, bruised needle marks struck Evadne's eyes!

Her pupils dilated in shock, and in that moment of distraction, Avery slipped a paring knife into her hand.

"Evadne, no one can punish me, not even the law. Only you can."

Avery's smile widened, his gaze upon her was fervent, his lips quivering, "I know getting rid of me is what you've been dreaming of.

I'm giving you that chance now. Wherever you stab doesn't matter. As long as it pleases you, it's all the same to me."

"You're truly insane!"

Evadne felt as though his stare was suffocating her, making it hard to breathe. She forcefully shook off his hand, tossed the knife away, and turned to leave without looking back.

Avery's dark eyes surged with madness, his smile tinged with a crazed yet indulgent air.

"Mr. Chambers!" Harvey rushed in, asking with concern, "Are you and Ms. Evadne alright?"

"Evadne, why was she here?" Avery's smile froze, his voice turning eerily cold.

A complete turnaround from the tender demeanor he had shown in front of Evadne moments before.

"I just checked, Mr. Hamilton wasn't feeling well and came to see a doctor. Ms. Evadne was accompanying the old man."

Harvey hurriedly reassured, "Don't worry, we've got the chief physician's lips sealed. Not a word will leak out!"

"Good." Avery relaxed, closing his eyes to rest, his fingers slowly twirling.

Still savoring the delicate, soft touch and the warmth he couldn't let go of.

"Mr. Chambers, there's another matter."

Harvey lowered his voice, his gaze turning dark, "Wayne has been staying in the office; we have no way to get to him. What should we do?"

"Then let's find a way to lure him out."

Avery chuckled softly, "Who knows his weaknesses better than us?"