His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 498

Evadne had always longed to hear those sweet nothings, which once seemed as elusive as dreams.

But now, Thaddeus was like a clingy talk show host, chattering away night and day into her ear until she almost grew tired of it.

Yet, each time he drew near, touched her, kissed her, her mind lit up like Fourth of July fireworks, and she found herself helplessly enraptured, letting him tease and seduce her.

Love, after all, wasn’t about what she said.

It was about her reactions: whether her cheeks flushed, her heart raced, or her body betrayed her will.

Breath slightly disheveled from his kisses, Evadne playfully wound her fingers around his tie, “Thaddeus, you used to be so serious. Now, you’re like some… some…”

She hesitated, deciding the comparison she had in mind was too crass to voice. Even if it was true, some modesty should be preserved.

Thaddeus, breathing heavily, desperation and desire pooling in his eyes, stroked her neck, their foreheads touching.

“Evadne, I’m your hound,” he confessed.

Her heart skipped, cheeks flushed like a rosy dawn, her fingertip poking his firm chest, “Stop it, you. Insulting yourself is like insulting me.”

He swallowed hard, biting her tender, blushing lip, “Today, luckily, we’ve got an SUV. It’s spacious enough for us to play.”

“I came for revenge, not to mess around in a car!”

Evadne’s cheeks burned, and she flicked his forehead, quickly changing the subject. “Speaking of which, where’s the Fairhaven clan today? Jareth is practically a CEO. Wouldn’t he want to horn in on this occasion? Can’t stand to let the Chambers family steal the spotlight?”

“The Fairhavens are still cleaning up the mess Edith left behind. They’ve been under scrutiny, and they’re afraid showing up now might stir controversy.”

“Smart of them,” she scoffed.

Thaddeus leaned in, his nose tickling her cheek, “Jareth also said he hates these kind of do’s. Would rather be home cuddling with his sweet wife.”

“You’ve been cuddling me for days, leaving me all sticky and uncomfortable every morning,” Evadne complained as she wriggled out from his lap, “We’re sleeping in separate beds tonight!”

He watched her move away, lamenting, “Don’t be so cruel, Evadne.”

Then a knock at the door.

Evadne lowered the window to see Gordon’s face.

“Mr. Thaddeus, Mrs. Abernathy, everything’s set inside.”

“Thanks, Mr. Gordon,” she replied with a nod, but added a stern reminder, “Be vigilant. Today’s event is crucial. The Abernathy family isn’t here. If you’re spotted by the Chambers family, they’ll suspect something. It could hinder our plans.”

“Don’t worry, Evadne.”

waist, “I have my people

laptop, fingers dancing across the keyboard, green code cascading

to his partner’s skills, yet he couldn’t help but admire

“Okay, all set.”

the enter key, stretching her fingers, “Let’s just wait for

support her

atmosphere was tense, filled with Elmsworth’s top

giving a speech.

at the forefront, while spouses like

had clout. But in the

who had pushed her husband to his current heights. Without the Chambers

haughty pride, imagining the day she’d sit at

spread like wildfire.

mighty. You’d think she had

hubbub, and she acts as if Edgar’s victory is certain. A bit overconfident, isn’t

Gardner like a rat pilfering grain. The Chambers family is fed up with her, yet she’s none the wiser.”

over him. If they get power,

sour grapes, envious of her noble

Mr. Bartley concluded his speech,

commanding presence, his voice booming through the hall. “Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Congressman

in the spotlight and a wave of applause, strode confidently onto the stage.

of standing to clap, her heart swelling with pride. She

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all smiles, approached the microphone. “I am thrilled to share with

screen, and in a

if a thunderstorm had suddenly gathered above his head.

planned project presentation, a handwritten ledger appeared

–

of bribes he had accepted

swayed, his

felt as though the ground had dropped from beneath her. Her face drained

murmurs below surged into a

this? Doesn’t look like the project

that a ledger? Like for

there! Isn’t that his

it cycled through a series of secretly taken photographs: Edgar entering exclusive clubs, accepting lavish jewelry, and,

crowd erupted. The media went into a frenzy.

behind this? This is

this evidence and released it now, they’re out to ruin Edgar!”

it be Mr. Bartley? They’re political rivals in the upcoming election,

reach? Whoever’s pulling the strings must be a

tremble and shiver on stage. Reporters, unsatisfied with mere snapshots, rushed the platform, aiming their