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?”

romance.” Under the moonlit willow tree, Gordon stood alone outside the Higgins family building, his left hand holding

cozy homemade dinner, complete with a cute birthday cake. It

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

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

seriousness, “I saw a man in a suit

in a suit?” Beverly’s delicate features tensed with

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

Beverly’s heart lurched, and she

leave when a sweet, soft voice called out, “Mr.

and dressed in

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

“Happy Birthday!”

fluttered, but she only accepted the flowers, recognizing the gift

“I know you’re doing this because I helped, well, because of Ms. Evadne. What I did

tears began to

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

resonating with a powerful intensity, thumped against each other,

flushed cheeks,

has nothing to do with Mr. Abernathy

ear, his impulse like none he’d ever felt before, making him hold her tighter with a resolve

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

with activity, as vibrant as

chatting with Jason, the sweet

Cassius and Dr. Bright, but when she

seductive whisper, “Cassius, my back aches, give it a rub, will

“Lie down.”

was shocked, her mind conjuring images that needed to be censored. So Cassius really was too busy to

was he just avoiding being the

join in, leaving him to mingle

entering the dining room and seeing Thaddeus with rolled–up sleeves and an apron tied around his waist, Jareth couldn’t help but burst into laughter, “Thaddeus, have you turned

coolly, wiping

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

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

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

body, man, I guarantee

husky with embarrassment, he

living room, it was all warmth and

is for

Nydia, her expression full of admiration, “You and Evadne, both of you are my idols. One