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?”

him, her smile knowing, “Silly, you really don’t 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 left hand holding a bouquet of flowers, his right a tastefully wrapped gift. He gazed up at the small, bright window, his heart heavy with hesitation

just finished a cozy homemade dinner, complete with a cute birthday cake. It was Beverly’s

was a knock at the door. Beverly opened it to find their neighbor,

hospital. How

a mix of concern and seriousness, “I saw

Beverly’s delicate features

who came with that young couple to see you last time.

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

own timidity, was about to leave

pencil and dressed in

from his face as he awkwardly

“Happy Birthday!”

accepted the flowers, recognizing the gift as

helped, well, because of Ms. Evadne. What

voice wavered, and tears began to

any longer, his eyes brimming with tears as he pulled her into his embrace.

resonating with a powerful intensity, thumped against each

to him with flushed cheeks, melting his heart into

I’ve done has nothing to do with Mr. Abernathy or

tighter with a resolve not to let go, “Everything I’ve

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

love nest buzzed with activity, as vibrant as a New

wrapped her arm around Marilla, chatting with Jason, the sweet

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

heard Chasel’s seductive whisper, “Cassius, my back

“Lie down.”

conjuring images that needed to be censored. So Cassius really was too busy to

was he just avoiding being the

in, leaving him to mingle with

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

you jealous?” Thaddeus replied coolly, wiping his hands on the apron with practiced

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

of Marilla. “If the sky falls, your diamond–hard mouth

him, his eyes narrowing mischievously, “Just wear the apron, nothing else. See

body, man, I guarantee she’d

flushed, his voice husky with embarrassment, he

the living room, it was

is

of admiration, “You and Evadne, both of