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 have my

laptop, fingers dancing across the keyboard, green code

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

“Okay, all set.”

stretching her fingers, “Let’s just wait for the show to start.”

her hand, ready to support

central hall, the atmosphere was tense, filled with Elmsworth’s top officials and

was giving a

forefront, while spouses like

the political arena, it was a man’s world. She was just Edgar’s wife, without much say.

her husband to his current heights.

haughty pride, imagining the

spread like

and mighty. You’d think she had

as if Edgar’s victory is certain. A bit

Mr. Gardner like a rat pilfering grain. The Chambers family is fed up with her,

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

They were just sour grapes, envious

speech, the

the stage with a commanding presence, his voice booming through the hall. “Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Congressman Edgar Gardner, who will unfold Elmsworth’s three–year business blueprint for

bathed in the spotlight and a wave of applause, strode confidently

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

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microphone. “I am thrilled to share with

the big screen, and in a heartbeat, his composure shattered.

as if a thunderstorm had suddenly gathered above his

planned project presentation, a handwritten ledger

–

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

his mind

felt as though the ground had dropped from beneath her. Her face drained of color, her world spun

below surged into a

look like the

a ledger? Like for

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

photographs: Edgar entering exclusive clubs, accepting lavish jewelry, and, more damning

The media went into a

Lord! Who’s behind this? This

it now, they’re out to ruin

political rivals in the

the Bartleys even have this kind of reach? Whoever’s pulling the strings must

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