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.”

arm around her waist, “I

laptop, fingers dancing across the keyboard, green code

couldn’t help but admire her, feeling both awe and a touch of

“Okay, all set.”

fingers, “Let’s just wait for the show

her hand, ready to support

was tense, filled with Elmsworth’s top officials and industry leaders.

giving a

forefront, while spouses like Bertha were relegated to

clout. But in the political arena, it

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

she sat with haughty pride, imagining the day she’d

spread

at her, acting high and mighty. You’d think she had eyes

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

rat pilfering

Mr. Gardner. Corruption written all over him. If they get power, Elmsworth’s folks will

They were just sour grapes, envious

Bartley concluded his speech,

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

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

of standing to clap, her heart swelling with pride. She wanted the world to know that the man of

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thrilled to share with you the exciting future ahead for

screen, and in a heartbeat, his composure

a thunderstorm had

the planned project presentation, a handwritten ledger appeared

–

years of bribes he had accepted – dates, locations, amounts both large and small, all

his mind reeling.

had dropped from beneath her. Her face drained of color, her world spun in a whirlwind

into

like the

a ledger? Like for

Mr. Gardner’s name, right there! Isn’t that his dirty

shifted again. Now it cycled through a series of secretly taken photographs: Edgar entering exclusive clubs, accepting lavish jewelry, and, more damning

media went

Lord! Who’s behind this? This is some serious expose!”

gathered all this evidence and released it now, they’re out to

They’re political rivals in the upcoming

of reach? Whoever’s pulling the strings must be

Edgar’s every tremble and shiver on stage. Reporters, unsatisfied with mere snapshots,