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?”

family building, his left hand holding

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

to cut the cake, there was a knock at the

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

mix of concern and seriousness, “I saw a man in a suit loitering

in a suit?” Beverly’s delicate features tensed

see you last

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

timidity, was about to leave when a sweet,

a pencil and

lifting from his face as

“Happy Birthday!”

the flowers, recognizing the gift as too extravagant

the gift,” she said gently, “I know you’re doing this because I helped, well, because of Ms. Evadne. What I did was nothing, especially compared to how

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

brimming with tears as he pulled her into his embrace. His once empty heart was suddenly filled

against each other, nearly shattering the lilacs nestled between

Beverly called out to him with flushed cheeks, melting his

nothing to do

a resolve

was set with fine food and wine, and all the

nest buzzed with activity, as vibrant as a

arm around Marilla, chatting with Jason, the

when she called, Cassius said he

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

“Lie down.”

shocked, her mind conjuring images that needed to be censored.

was he just avoiding

join in, leaving him to

and an apron tied around his waist, Jareth couldn’t help but burst into laughter, “Thaddeus, have you

replied coolly, wiping his hands

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

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

your night with Evadne, do something exciting,” Jareth nudged him, his eyes narrowing mischievously, “Just wear the apron, nothing else. See how

I guarantee she’d want you right then and

his voice husky with embarrassment, he growled,

room, it was all warmth

is

over a bouquet of fragrant lilies to Nydia, her expression full of admiration, “You and Evadne, both of you are my idols.