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?”

understand him at all. Gordon has found himself a springtime romance.” Under the moonlit willow tree, Gordon stood alone outside the Higgins family building, his

and her mother had just finished a cozy homemade dinner, complete with a cute birthday cake. It was

was a knock at the

You’re out of the hospital. How are you feeling?” Beverly greeted her

expression a mix of concern and seriousness, “I saw a man in a suit loitering around downstairs, and it

Beverly’s delicate features tensed with

that young couple to see you last time. It’s him. Always up to no good, that one,” Grandma Beatrice

Beverly’s heart lurched, and she darted out the door

by his own timidity, was about to leave when a sweet,

hair tied up with a pencil and dressed in a bunny–themed apron, rushing toward him.

beat, the gloom lifting from his face as he awkwardly handed her the

“Happy Birthday!”

the flowers, recognizing the gift as

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

voice wavered, and tears began

longer, his eyes brimming with tears as he pulled

powerful intensity, thumped against each other, nearly

with flushed

nothing to do with Mr. Abernathy or

her ear, his impulse like none he’d ever felt before, making him hold her tighter with a resolve not to let go, “Everything I’ve done was

was set with fine food and wine, and all the guests

love nest buzzed with activity, as vibrant as a

around Marilla, chatting with Jason, the sweet couple in the living

Dr. Bright, but when she called, Cassius said he

distinctly heard Chasel’s seductive whisper, “Cassius, my back aches, give

“Lie down.”

conjuring images that needed to be censored. So Cassius really

he just avoiding

join in, leaving him to mingle with

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

are you jealous?” Thaddeus replied coolly, wiping

at all. Why would I? I’ve got a Michelin–star chef at home. Why would I

“If the sky falls, your diamond–hard mouth will hold it up,” Thaddeus

nudged him, his eyes narrowing mischievously, “Just wear the apron,

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

voice husky with embarrassment, he growled, “Get

it

this is

as she handed over a bouquet of fragrant lilies to Nydia, her expression full of