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?”

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

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

to cut the cake, there was a knock at the door. Beverly opened

How

I’ve got something worrisome to tell you,” Beatrice said, her expression a mix of concern and seriousness, “I saw a man

man in a suit?” Beverly’s delicate

rascal who came with that young couple to see you last time. It’s him. Always up to no good,

Beverly’s heart lurched, and she darted out

leave when a sweet, soft voice

to see Beverly, her hair tied up with a pencil and dressed in a bunny–themed apron,

the gloom lifting from his face as

“Happy Birthday!”

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

because I helped, well, because of Ms. Evadne. What I did was

with emotion, Beverly’s voice wavered, and tears began to well up in her

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

thumped against each other,

flushed cheeks, melting his

has nothing to do with Mr. Abernathy

hold her tighter with a resolve not to let go, “Everything

was set with fine food and

activity, as vibrant

Marilla, chatting with Jason, the sweet couple

but when she called, Cassius said he was busy and

Chasel’s seductive whisper,

“Lie down.”

conjuring images that needed to be censored. So Cassius really

avoiding being

felt too awkward to join in, leaving

but burst into

are you jealous?” Thaddeus replied coolly, wiping his hands

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

your diamond–hard mouth will hold it up,” Thaddeus retorted, unbothered by

night with Evadne, do something exciting,” Jareth nudged him, his

guarantee

his voice husky with embarrassment, he

in the living room, it was all warmth and

is

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