His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 553

Jack’s victory in the Byron case was a triumph indeed.

Though both Evadne and Thaddeus came from wealthy dynasties and possessed extraordinary talents, life was no fairy tale. With the deep–rooted Chambers Corporation throwing obstacles in their path, it took considerable effort and time to topple the domineering Bertha and cunning Byron.

But the outcome was worth celebrating, and all that hard work had paid off.

They were in high spirits tonight, giving their housekeeper Alva the evening off to whip up a celebratory dinner themselves. “Mr. and Mrs. Abernathy, you’re too kind, giving me days off left and right and paying me so generously. I’m feeling a bit guilty like I’m making money in my sleep.”

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Alva chuckled from the kitchen doorway, admiring Thaddeus‘ impressive knife skills as he prepped vegetables beside Evadne, “Gosh, Mr. Abernathy, you’re so good at cooking. Yo used to be all thumbs around the house, and now look at you, slicing and dicing like a pro.”

“All thanks to Evadne’s fine training.” Thaddeus replied, his attention divided between the vegetables and Evadne. His eyes sparkled with adoration.

“Hey, Thad, how many times do I have to tell you to focus when you’re chopping?” Evadne teased, her focus never wavering from the sizzling pan, “You want to give your fingers a taste of the chopping board?”

Thaddeus pressed his lips together, pulling his gaze away from Evadne’s stern yet striking profile to concentrate on his cutting board.

Alva held back a giggle.

Thaddeus was truly tamed only by Evadne.

“Alva, we were thinking of keeping you for dinner, but since you’ve got plans with your girlfriends, we wouldn’t want to keep you from a fun night out,” Evadne said, turning to smile brightly at Alva, “Have a blast.”

“Will do, Mrs. Abernathy!”

With a bounce in her step, Alva left for her evening plans.

“Have you seen Gordon today?” Evadne mused as she plated the dishes, a puzzled expression crossing her face, “Wasn’t he supposed to join us for dinner to celebrate?”

“He’s been out not just today but almost every evening this past week,” Thaddeus said, helping her with the dishes. A smile tugged at his lips, “Ever since Ms. Higgins cleared your name at the precinct, Gordon hasn’t stopped talking about it. I appreciate her help, of course, but if I have to listen to him one more time, I think I’ll go mad.”

“I see,” Evadne chuckled, deciding not to delve further.

“I’ll call him to come back.”

Just as Thaddeus reached for his phone, Evadne stopped him, “No need. I know where he’s been sneaking off to. Let him be.”

Thaddeus asked, “Where’s he been going?”

romance.” Under the moonlit willow tree, Gordon stood alone outside the Higgins family building, his left hand holding a bouquet of

mother had just finished a cozy homemade dinner, complete with a cute birthday cake. It was Beverly’s birthday and, with Byron finally brought to justice, she couldn’t have asked for

knock at the

hospital. How are you feeling?” Beverly

I’ve got something worrisome to tell you,” Beatrice said, her expression a mix of concern and seriousness, “I saw a man in a suit loitering around downstairs, and it gave me

suit?” Beverly’s delicate features

to see you last time.

Beverly’s heart lurched, and she darted out the door without a

about to leave when a sweet, soft voice called out, “Mr.

see Beverly, her hair tied up with a pencil and dressed

the gloom lifting from his face

“Happy Birthday!”

but she only accepted the flowers, recognizing the gift as too extravagant for

helped, well, because of Ms. Evadne. What I did was nothing, especially

tears began to well up

tears as he pulled her into his embrace. His once empty heart was suddenly filled to the brim

intensity, thumped against each other, nearly shattering the lilacs nestled between

with flushed cheeks, melting his heart into a tender

done has nothing to do with Mr. Abernathy or Mrs.

a resolve not to let go, “Everything I’ve done was for you. Ms. Higgins, I missed you,

was set with fine food and wine, and

with activity, as vibrant as a

arm around Marilla, chatting with

and Dr. Bright, but when she called, Cassius said he was busy

she distinctly heard Chasel’s seductive whisper, “Cassius, my back aches, give it a rub, will

“Lie down.”

that needed to be censored. So Cassius

just avoiding being

to join in, leaving him to mingle

around his waist, Jareth couldn’t help but burst into laughter, “Thaddeus, have you turned into the domestic god? Evolved, have you?

coolly, wiping his hands on the apron

got a Michelin–star chef at home. Why would I bother with this?” Jareth replied

Marilla. “If the sky falls, your diamond–hard mouth will hold it up,” Thaddeus retorted, unbothered by

exciting,” Jareth nudged him, his eyes

body, man, I guarantee she’d want you right then

voice husky with embarrassment, he

in the living room, it was

this is

her expression full of admiration,