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.”

around her waist, “I have

laptop, fingers dancing across the keyboard, green code cascading down the screen like

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

“Okay, all set.”

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

to support her come hell or high water.

hall, the atmosphere was tense, filled

giving a speech.

and business delegates sat at the forefront, while spouses like Bertha were relegated to the

Chambers family, had clout. But in the political arena, it was

to his current heights. Without

with haughty pride, imagining the day she’d sit at the front like Mrs.

whispers spread like wildfire.

acting high and mighty. You’d think she

Edgar’s victory is certain. A bit overconfident, isn’t she?”

from her family to support Mr. Gardner like a rat pilfering grain. The Chambers family is fed up with her, yet she’s

trust Mr. Gardner. Corruption written all over him. If they get power,

snide remarks. They were just sour grapes,

concluded his speech, the hall erupted in

“Ladies and gentlemen, please

spotlight and a wave of applause, strode

her heart swelling with pride. She wanted the world

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approached the microphone. “I am thrilled to share with you the exciting

and in a

cheerful expression darkened as if a thunderstorm had suddenly gathered above his

the planned project presentation, a handwritten ledger appeared on the screen.

–

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

swayed, his mind reeling.

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

below surged into

like

ledger? Like for bribes?”

there! Isn’t that his

a series of secretly taken photographs: Edgar entering exclusive clubs, accepting lavish jewelry, and, more damning still, flanked by

crowd erupted. The media went into

behind this? This is some

this evidence and released it now,

They’re political rivals in the upcoming

reach? Whoever’s pulling the strings must be a

shiver on stage. Reporters, unsatisfied with mere