His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire? novel Chapter 129

"Thaddeus, are you exploiting my weak spot?" Frederic's face turned pale with fury as he stood up.

"Between us, father and son, it should be a fair trade. After all, wasn't that the principle you taught me since I was a kid?" Thaddeus sat back, cool as a cucumber.

"You're just never satisfied, are you? You've already got more than enough. I even let you take over the CEO position that should've been your brother's, and now you're after the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. Why don't you just ask me for the Chairman's position while you're at it? Or maybe you're planning a coup!" Frederic spat out, fuming.

With a cold smile that was as chilling as a winter's day, Thaddeus replied, "Have you ever considered whether you've taken more from me than I have from you? You've put a price tag on everything I've ever received since I was a kid. We both know why I'm CEO. Why pretend to be the victim here? It's just the two of us. Who are you trying to fool? Isn't it exhausting?"

Thaddeus' words left Frederic speechless.

"A Vice Chairman position in exchange for the Abernathy Group's survival of a severe business crisis. It's your choice." Thaddeus rose, heading for the door.

Suddenly, he paused. "Of course, if you're not afraid of being embarrassed, you can continue to push for Elspeth against all odds."

Back in his office, Thaddeus closed the door and clenched his fists.

He sighed deeply, feeling a sense of relief that he hadn't felt in a long time. He straightened his tie.

It was so satisfying and thrilling to see Frederic run ragged over Elspeth, unable to resolve his anger at Thaddeus' demands.

But he had to admit that he wouldn't have gotten this far without Evadne's help.

Originally, Thaddeus only wanted to block Elspeth's rise internally. He didn't anticipate it would become such a storm to affect the Abernathy Group's share price. He couldn't afford to take that risk.

But Evadne, always full of surprises, had managed to turn the situation around. Not only did she suppress Elspeth, but she also gave Thaddeus the opportunity to make demands of Frederic, cutting off Elspeth's hopes of challenging him within the group.

As she said, "You should thank me for this".

Yet, thinking of Evadne's hurtful words and cold demeanor, Thaddeus felt his eyes darkened.

Why should he thank her?

She was only after the Abernathy Group's project. Now that she had achieved her goal, they were even.

His phone vibrated.

Thaddeus frowned at the caller ID, picking up, "What now?"

"Thad, can you come out with me tonight."

Jareth's voice was raspy and weak like a jilted lover. "I've bought three limited-edition sports cars. I had four actresses keep me company, and drank million-dollar champagne until dawn, but I still can't shake off this feeling of pain. Is this what heartbreak feels like? It hurts so much!"

"You're probably sick. You might have angina. Go to the hospital. Don't bother me."

Just as Thaddeus was about to hang up, Jareth pleaded, "Can't you come out for drinks with me to celebrate your stepmother getting arrested?"

Thaddeus' lips tightened, "When and where?"

At six o'clock sharp, a Rolls Royce pulled up at the back door of the Elmsworth Film Academy.

Despite the low profile, it still attracted quite a crowd.

"I heard the coffee in the café at Elmsworth Film Academy is good. I'll go get you and Nydia a cup." Jason proposed, smiling.

"Good. Go and fetch Nydia as well."

Evadne was engrossed in the strategy in her hand. "I tried calling her just now, but she didn't pick up. Try calling her again when you go in. She doesn't know we're waiting for her at the back door."

"Alright." Jason stepped out of the car and entered the campus.

His tall figure and smart suit immediately attracted the attention of many girls.

Jason headed straight to the café and ordered two coffees. The waitress couldn't take her eyes off him.

Then, two fashionably dressed female students walked in.

"Did you hear that? The lead actress for the Acting Department's graduation play is Nydia!"

Hearing Nydia's name, Jason felt his pupils contracting slightly, and he listened in.

"She must have used some underhanded methods to get the role!"

"Exactly! I just saw her in the backyard with the hottest guy in our school. What a disgrace. Ah!"

Suddenly, the two girls screamed, startling even the waitress!

Without a word, Jason splashed the coffees all over them!

"Are you crazy?! Why did you splash us?!" The girls' makeup was ruined, and their fake lashes were half off.

"According to the law, spreading false rumors that harm someone's reputation can lead to detention." Jason said coldly, "You should be glad I don't hit women, or you wouldn't be leaving here safely."

One of the girls seemed scared, but the other was ready to argue. "Are you Nydia's boyfriend? You're brave enough to lash out at us. Why not go see for yourself? We're not making up rumors!"