His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 510

After an hour of kitchen chaos, a few edible dishes finally graced the dinner table.

Thaddeus could handle simple stir–fries, yet it was clear that he lacked proficiency in more elaborate culinary endeavors.

This modest success came under the watchful eye and stern direction of Evadne, who supervised the kitchen operation. Left to his own devices, Thad might not have managed to serve dinner until the wee hours.

Wiping the sweat from his brow and pulling his drenched white shirt away from his back, Thaddeus looked like he had battled with the kitchen equipment.

Seeing him in this state, Evadne felt a rush of affection. She reached for a napkin and dabbed at his forehead as she pouted, “Emeric is such a pest! With a horde of chefs back home and Myra, the culinary wizard holding down the fort, what delicacy can he not lay his hands on? Why must he stay and make life difficult for us?”

“Evadne, it’s been a long time since you last saw Emeric, and you mentioned you wanted him to stay for dinner to sample my cooking,” said Thaddeus, unperturbed by the trouble. Instead, he relished the cozy kitchen moments with his beloved.

Evadne felt guilty for her sharp tongue, her cheeks flushed with irritation, “I was being sarcastic! Can’t he take a hint?”

“Don’t worry about it, Evadne.”

Wrapping his arm around her waist, Thad soothed her with his gentle tone, “I’ve always wanted to do something nice for Emeric, even if it’s just a simple meal.”

“Are you trying to win him over?”

Clinging to him, their noses almost touching, Evadne whispered, “Drop it, sweetheart. He’s a tough nut to crack. You could lay on a feast, and he’d still give you the cold shoulder. Besides, you don’t need to go through all this trouble. We’re together, who cares if he approves or not?”

“Cough, cough!”

Emeric’s deliberate cough interrupted the couple’s intimate conversation.

Evadne rolled her eyes–this old man was such a mood buster!

“Hah, I thought you were making me breakfast, Mr. Thaddeus,” Emeric snorted, seating himself with an air of

grace.

Thaddeus remained silent.

“Heh, you were the one who insisted on staying for dinner, sir. Nobody forced you.”

Evadne retorted, her eyes narrowing slightly, “Just so you know, this is the first time Thaddeus has cooked for anyone other than me. You better appreciate this treat and not be picky.”

It was Emeric who remained silent in this turn.

Thaddeus smiled at the sight.

They truly were father and daughter. Their expressions and tones were exactly alike, mirroring the images of each other.

Emeric began to eat with a stiff back, his posture as rigid as his demeanor.

Thaddeus’s heart raced in anticipation as he watched Emeric taste his cooking. It felt like an ugly duckling’s first swim.

sauce doesn’t cost a dime?”

murder the

veggies are overcooked,

didn’t hold back, critiquing as he shoveled

Ail he could do was offer a bittersweet

was more than

on this meal, and if you can’t appreciate it, at least don’t squander his goodwill! Besides, if it’s so

haven’t even had a drink of water! I barely managed to mooch a meal, only to find this kid’s cooking is so laborious! I’m starving! Do you think I enjoy this? It’s like culinary armageddon! Barely edible!” Emeric complained, though he

fuming, couldn’t help but laugh at her father’s

suppress the smile

and the others sighed in relief as the family tension thawed, transforming the

unspoken agreement, avoiding any

and plopped down at the table, “Evadne, that’s not cool, hoarding all this grub. I might eat a lot, but I can’t out–eat Thaddeus. Are you afraid I’ll eat up

and in unison said,

prepared

stood on the steps, watching as Emeric and Dylan departed, but Thaddeus wouldn’t dare show any less respect, accompanying

Emeric paused, throwing a piercing look at Thaddeus, “Don’t get cocky. I stayed tonight only because I missed my daughter and wanted to spend time with her. I’ve never acknowledged you, nor have I

perfect, which is why I’ve never expected your forgiveness. All I ask is for a chance to make Evadne happy. For her, I’d risk

you act in front of Evadne is your business. But in front of me, there’s no need

stone for everyone but my family. Even if you were willing to die for my daughter, my disdain for you would remain, and I’d never

when that time comes, you’ll

medicine.”

heart from the start and not cherishing Evadne as I should have. Even if it comes down to the very end, and I don’t get the outcome I hope for with Evadne, I

at him unblinkingly, silent for a

Ashbourne family’s line of luxury cars had disappeared into the distance

to you?” Evadne looped her arm

time. You’re not as tough as you

down and lovingly pecked her cheek, “And no more ice cream when it’s that time of

that last bit is all you, isn’t it?”

hide it from you.”

smiled wryly, “So, will you listen to me just this once, please?”

I bet it wasn’t anything nice!” She pestered, not willing to let it

still here with me, aren’t you? Chairman Ashbourne didn’t

dare say a word to Emeric.

in the car was tense, but he felt it wasn’t because of Thaddeus.

of nowhere, “Actually, the kid’s cooking is not

but he just smiled and said, “It’s

that. If it were me, I couldn’t stand a woman buzzing in my ear all day, like thousands of mosquitoes were around, annoying as hell.” Emeric

nag at you

wife, the young miss‘ mother, and he abruptly stopped, fearing he had touched a

hawk eyes took on a thick layer of sorrow, his throat constricted tightly, and his strong hand on his knee

murmured hoarsely, “Dylan.

mouth but didn’t know what to say to comfort him.

But that one thing. When Evadne said I never knew what her mother wanted, it truly broke

his wet lashes, “In this troubled world,

is full of youthful vigor. She hasn’t experienced many things from the

chance to learn everything about the lady, she will come to understand the