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.

doesn’t cost a

you murder the salt merchant?”

veggies are overcooked, lifeless. A

as he shoveled the food into his mouth.

a roast. Ail he could do was offer a bittersweet smile.

dinner table was

lost her temper, “Enough, Emeric! If you can’t eat it, then leave! Thaddeus worked hard on this meal, and if you can’t appreciate it, at least don’t squander his goodwill! Besides, if it’s so terrible, why are you eating so much? Are you punishing

and I 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,

but laugh at her father’s

seeing his daughter’s smile, couldn’t suppress the

and the others sighed in relief as the family tension thawed, transforming the once tense atmosphere into something resembling a cozy

reach an unspoken agreement, avoiding any topics that might sour

Are you guys having a private feast without me? Is that any way to treat family?!” Aaron burst into the room, stomach grumbling, and plopped down at the table, “Evadne, that’s not cool,

Evadne turned to the unexpected guest and in

dinner, Emeric prepared

steps, watching as Emeric and Dylan departed, but Thaddeus wouldn’t dare show any less respect, accompanying them all the way to

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,

never expected your forgiveness. All

narrowed, his tone filled with scorn, “Thaddeus, how you act in front of Evadne is your business. But in front of me,

of 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 approve

will be in vain, and when that time

medicine.”

I should have. Even if it comes down to the very end, and I don’t get the outcome I hope for

silent for a long moment

wasn’t until the Ashbourne family’s line of luxury cars had disappeared into the distance that Thaddeus turned and walked back to Evadne’s side.

Emeric say to you?” Evadne looped her arm

hay early, eat your meals on time. You’re not as tough as you think, and you shouldn’t overwork

and lovingly pecked her cheek, “And no more ice cream when

all you, isn’t it?” Evadne squinted her

I can’t hide it

listen to me

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

said, you’re still here with me, aren’t you? Chairman

the way back, Dylan didn’t dare

was tense, but he felt it

Emeric blurted out of nowhere, “Actually, the kid’s cooking

said, “It’s mostly thanks to the young lady’s

stand a woman buzzing in my ear all day, like thousands of mosquitoes were around, annoying as hell.” Emeric

at you too, and

Chairman Ashbourne’s first wife, the young miss‘ mother,

sorrow, his throat constricted tightly, and

long silence, Emeric murmured hoarsely, “Dylan.

opened his mouth but didn’t know what to say to comfort

else is negotiable. But that one thing. When Evadne said I never knew

neon lights cast a mournful shadow on his wet lashes, “In this troubled world,

youthful vigor. She hasn’t experienced many things from the past and is unaware.”

ever gets the chance to learn everything about the lady, she will come to understand the depths of your intentions one day.”