His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire? novel Chapter 24

Acacia left, tears streaming down her face.

Behind her back, the house staff would say that Ms. Acacia was bad news. Every time she showed up, there was drama, followed by her departure in tears. It was as if she treated the Abernathy’s residence like a funeral procession.

Thaddeus was sat on the couch, lost in thought, his suit ragged and torn.

"Mr. Thaddeus, it's pretty late, you should have some milk and get some sleep."

Alva walked in with a steaming cup of milk. Seeing the ruined suit, she sighed, "What a shame."

The implication was clear as day.

"Next time Acacia comes by, keep an eye on her. Don't let her wander into my room or the study. Oh and Ilana's too," Thaddeus said, with a hint of resignation.

"Don't worry, Mr. Thaddeus. You've got my word, I'll keep her in check!"

Alva quickly assured him. "I even had the foresight to lock Ms. Ilana's room today. Who knows what Ms. Acacia might have done if she got in."

"Alva, don't be like that. Acacia isn't that bad. I did wrong by her for three years after all."

"And what about Ms. Ilana? What did she do wrong? You divorced her, don't you think you've wronged her too?" Alva said, raising her voice in defense of Ilana.

"It was me who was forced into it that year, not her. She could have chosen not to marry me."

"So you're saying Ms. Ilana brought this upon herself?"

Thaddeus clenched his pale lips.

"Well, you should go to bed. I'll get out of your hair."

Alva left the room, her face cold and unhappy, taking the warm milk with her.

Thaddeus was slightly taken aback, and hummed lightly.

Was Alva mad at him? He still wanted to drink that milk.

When did Ilana start to win over the people closest to him? What a schemer.

Acacia returned home in embarrassment, bringing bad news.

Without the Abernathy group's support, the Stirling group was in total chaos. It would be hard to turn things around this time.

"Dang it! What on earth is Thaddeus thinking? He keeps saying he loves you, but he's not taking responsibility for you. Does he think he can push the Stirling family around?!" Ives was so mad he threw an ashtray, his eyes red with anger.

"How can Thaddeus not love me? He divorced just for me," Acacia sobbed, trying to defend herself.

"I think he's just weighing the pros and cons! You're a Stirling and Ilana? She's just a country bumpkin. Any fool would choose you over her!"

Acacia knew her brother was trying to stand up for her, but his words felt like an insult.

"Acacia, why did Mr. Thaddeus suddenly change his mind? What happened?!" Mr. Stirling asked urgently.

"I don't know. Today Thaddeus met with President Ashbourne, and when he came back, he said he wouldn't help us anymore. Dad, brother, did you do something to make Thaddeus find out? He seems to really dislike us."

"Could it be because of his ex-wife Ilana?!" Ives faked a look of sudden realization.

"What are you talking about?" Acacia got nervous at the mention of Ilana's name.

"A few days ago, I ran into that crazy woman at the Jareth family's new bar. I didn't expect Thaddeus to suddenly show up, not only did he help her, he made me apologize to his ex-wife! What's the deal?" Ives was still smarting from the humiliation he had suffered.

Acacia turned pale at his words, feeling troubled.

Could it be that Thaddeus really had feelings for that woman? Had her worst fears come true?

She couldn't let Ilana rise again.

"Don't worry, as long as you marry Mr. Thaddeus successfully, nothing will be unsolvable."

Mrs. Stirling comforted her daughter, her gaze cold, "Ilana is a discarded woman, she can't do anything. What we need to do now is to change people's perception of the Stirling group and find someone to take the blame for this. That's the key!"

"The fall guy?" Ives' eyes lit up and he smiled, "No one is more suitable than him!"