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?”

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

It was Beverly’s birthday and, with

cut the cake, there was a knock at

How are you feeling?”

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

Beverly’s

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

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

by his own timidity, was about to leave when a sweet, soft voice called out,

hair tied up with a pencil and dressed in a bunny–themed apron, rushing

from his face as he

“Happy Birthday!”

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

she said gently, “I know you’re doing this because I helped, well, because of

voice wavered, and tears began to well

pulled her

powerful intensity, thumped against

flushed cheeks, melting his heart into a tender

done has nothing to do

a resolve not to let go, “Everything I’ve done was

table was set with fine food and wine, and all

love nest buzzed with activity, as vibrant as a New

chatting with Jason, the

invited Cassius and Dr. Bright, but when she called,

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

“Lie down.”

that needed to be censored. So Cassius really was too

just avoiding

felt too awkward to join in, leaving him

burst into

jealous?” Thaddeus replied coolly, wiping

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

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

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

your muscular body, man, I guarantee she’d

husky with embarrassment, he growled,

it was all warmth and

is for

of fragrant lilies to Nydia, her expression full of admiration, “You and Evadne, both of you are my idols. One day, I want to be brave