even then
In spite of (something). Even then, after hours of talking about this, he still has his doubts.
ˌeven ˈnow/ˈthen
1 in spite of what has/had happened: I’ve shown him the photographs but even now he won’t believe me.Even then she would not admit her mistake.
2 (formal) at this or that exact moment: The troops are even now preparing to march into the city.