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?”

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,

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

to cut the cake, there was a knock

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

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

Beverly’s delicate features tensed with

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

heart lurched, and she darted

leave when a sweet, soft voice called

with a pencil and dressed

from his face as he awkwardly handed her the flowers and

“Happy Birthday!”

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

But I can’t accept the gift,” she said gently, “I know you’re doing this because I helped, well, because of Ms. Evadne. What I

and tears began

eyes brimming with tears as he pulled her

resonating with a powerful intensity, thumped against each other, nearly shattering the lilacs

him with flushed cheeks,

done has nothing to do

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 for you. Ms. Higgins,

set with fine food and wine, and all the

activity, as vibrant

around Marilla, chatting with Jason, the sweet couple

had also invited Cassius and Dr. Bright, but when she

heard Chasel’s seductive whisper, “Cassius,

“Lie down.”

that needed to

just avoiding

felt too awkward to join in, leaving him to

burst into laughter, “Thaddeus,

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

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

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

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

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

husky with embarrassment,

room, it was

this is for

rosy as she handed over a bouquet of fragrant lilies to Nydia, her expression full of admiration, “You and Evadne, both of you are my idols. One day, I want