His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire? novel Chapter 130

Jareth asked Thaddeus to meet him at a swanky new karaoke joint in Elmsworth.

In the VIP box, Jareth ordered a spread of luxury booze and belted out a series of sappy love songs.

Thaddeus perched on a maroon velvet couch. Nursing a glass of whiskey, he exuded an air of nobility and aloofness, as if his seat was some kind of throne.

Under the red lights, he blended into the dark surroundings but still commanded a strong presence.

Thaddeus's face twisted in displeasure, his hand gripping the glass so tight it might shatter.

Just how deep did their friendship run for him to sit through this auditory torture?

After Jareth finished singing a song, Thaddeus took a stiff sip of his whiskey.

Jareth let out a belch, sauntered over to Thaddeus and tried to sling an arm around his shoulder.

"How was that? Still got it, don't I?"

Thaddeus frowned and sidestepped quickly, and Jareth stumbled onto the couch. "Spectacular. You sing like a donkey braying."

"Oh, you're such a gasbag."

Thinking of Evadne's harsh words and the sting of her slap, Jareth was hit with a wave of sadness. "Everyone's talking about Evadne divorcing you, and with your harsh words, living with you must be like going through menopause early! I admit Evadne was the most unique woman I've ever met, and I totally messed up. I couldn't hold onto her."

Jareth took a swig of his drink and slammed the bottle down on the table. "I just don't get it. What's so great about you that Evadne would rather hide her true identity and play housewife for three years? You treated her like crap, and yet she still put up with all your bullshit. In the end, you're the one who kicked her to the curb."

"Jareth, are you done?" Thaddeus's gaze darkened, his fingers tightening around the glass.

"Of course not!" Jareth's eyes were bloodshot, his heart filled with anger and resentment. He let it all out with the liquid courage. "I don't understand! I really don't! Unless you two knew each other five hundred years ago and this life is a reunion, I just don't understand why she would put up with so much for you!"

Not only Jareth, even Thaddeus didn't understand that.

So that day, at the Windermere Estate, he tried to stop her to get some answers.

The mystery had become a disease in his heart. Since the night he found out her true identity at his grandfather's birthday party, he hadn't had a good night's sleep.

Thaddeus felt a dryness in his throat, and in his daze, Jareth suddenly laughed bitterly. "Thaddeus, I admit I was a playboy in the past. I've done a lot of irresponsible things, but this time, I'm serious about Evadne. I always wonder, why couldn't I meet her earlier?"

Thaddeus looked down, staying silent.

"If I had met her earlier, I would've told her not to get close to Thaddeus. That would only bring her misery."

Thaddeus's gaze hardened instantly, and he felt a strong urge to strangle Jareth.

When Nydia saw Evadne, her unhappiness instantly disappeared, and she decided to treat Evadne to a meal.

Evadne couldn't refuse her, so she chose a Japanese restaurant, ordering the cheapest dishes to save money.

Although the food was mediocre, the two girls chatted happily, frequently toasting each other. Jason was constantly refilling their drinks, and by the end of the meal, there were hardly any dishes left.

When Jason saw the two girls so happy, his suppressed mood also lightened up significantly.

After a few drinks, the two girls decided to continue their fun at a karaoke bar.

Jason was planning to join them, but as soon as they reached the entrance of the karaoke bar, he received a call from his brother saying their mother was having heart problems and he needed to go home immediately.

"Jason, you should go. Don't worry about us." Evadne said understandingly, urging him to leave.

"Yes, Jason. You should go." Nydia looked at Jason's worried face and said softly, "You've had a long day. Go home, check on your mom, and get some rest. Evadne and I will sing a bit and then go home."

"I'm sorry, Nydia, Evadne. I can't stay with you guys." Jason said apologetically, "I need to go now, but if anything happens, contact me immediately. I'll be right there!"