His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 539

Emeric’s voice cut through the chatter, and suddenly everyone stood rooted to the spot and got enveloped in an unexpected hush. Evadne’s eyes went round as saucers, and her rosebud lips were parted in utter disbelief as she stared at her father.

“What did you just say?”

Thaddeus‘ chest heaved with barely contained emotion, and his eyes were a deep well of fervor as he gazed upon Emeric’s distinguished and handsome face. His breath hitched, and his heart were ticking down.

“You’re going to be dragging yourself home at the crack of dawn at this hour. If you’ve got nothing on the agenda tomorrow morning, why don’t you just crash here tonight?” Emeric said, giving out a soft rumble before he coughed discreetly to clear his throat.

This time, everyone heard him. Evadne heard him, and Thaddeus heard him.

A tidal wave of relief crashed over Thaddeus; he felt his heartbeat skyrocketing, and his eyes shimmering with unshed tears of gratitude. He swallowed hard and then bowed deeply,to Emeric.

“Thank you, Chairman Ashbourne, for taking me in.”

The words ‘taking me in‘ humbled this towering man, a scion of the top consortium in Elmsworth, to the dust.

Evadne felt a pang of sadness, hating to see him so diminished, and quickly stepped forward to help him back to his feet.

“Come on, it’s just for one night. It’s no big deal.”

“It is, Evadne.”

Thaddeus‘ voice was thick with emotion, and a hint of tears glistened in his eyes. “I’m overwhelmed. All the accomplishments of my life combined don’t measure up to the happiness and contentment I feel at this moment.”

To others, it might be a simple sleepover.

To Thaddeus, it felt like a new lease on life.

Emeric gave Thaddeus a meaningful look and then led the way into the villa.

“Jason, Does this mean my dad’s forgiven Thaddeus? Has he finally accepted him?!” Nydia, clutching Jason’s arm, whispered excitedly on tiptoes.

“I hope so. This might be acceptance.”

Jason’s gaze softened as he looked down at and he tenderly tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. “Any progress, even the slightest bit from yesterday, is a step in the right direction.”

Moved, Evadne cupped his chiseled jaw and pressed her soft lips to his in a kiss as if there was no one around them.

around her waist and returned her kisses with an urgency that spoke volumes.

elders of the Ashbourne family, embarrassed to witness such a display, turned away with

with his Adam’s apple bobbing,

slow down!” Nydia’s slender legs scurried to keep up beneath her

jaw clenched, and his muscles were taut with

Not a

wanted her, fiercely so.

was thick with the sweet scent of happiness, like honey drizzled over warm

top of Elspeth’s case. He

the point of being unable to keep his eyes open, once in bed, he came alive,

let her feel even a

he had reached the prime of his life.

rivals, each and every one of them, might not match his wealth but were younger than him.

fact, Thaddeus was as disciplined as a monk seeking shelter, meditating in his own room as if stepping

and fragrant wife was just a floor away, an irresistible lure.

of acceptance toward him. If he didn’t behave and dared

worked on urgent business

eyelids drew heavy, and he dozed off, still

an indeterminate time, a gentle breeze teased his senses; it felt like tickling

he was exhausted, his military instincts kept his vigilance

snapped open, cold light flickering within them, as if

“Ah!”

echoed

on his thighs, lost

now fully awake, caught her with a swift move, supporting her slender waist effortlessly and pulling her soft body against his warm chest.

get in here? When did you?”

still foggy, but his hands, accustomed to caressing her, wandered to her sides and stroke gently up and

you realize how terrifying you looked

Evadne. It’s a reflex from my

with compassion, Evadne

hand, but his heart raced with anxiety. “Why did you sneak in here? What

home. I walked in with my head held high,” Evadne countered with a mischievous

my first time in your home, truly your home, Evadne. I want to make a good impression on your family,” Thaddeus confessed, his lips curving in a

shirt. “My family, they’re a tough bunch to deal with. The hardest there is. Otherwise, Snakey Avery, that sly fox, would’ve wormed his way into the inner circle by now,

with

up to you, so there’s no need to be scared. Just

last button. “You’ve been burning the midnight oil behind my back again. You’ll end up with a slipped disc if you sleep slouched over like this until morning. Get changed into your pajamas and