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?”

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 heart heavy with

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

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

How are you feeling?” Beverly

Beatrice said, her expression a mix of concern and seriousness, “I saw a man in a suit loitering around downstairs, and it gave me an

in a suit?” Beverly’s delicate features tensed

who came with that young couple to see you last time. It’s him. Always

words, Beverly’s heart lurched, and she darted

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

a pencil and dressed in a bunny–themed apron, rushing

the gloom lifting from his face as he awkwardly handed

“Happy Birthday!”

recognizing the gift as too extravagant for her

you’re doing this because I helped, well,

and tears began to

pulled her into his embrace. His once empty heart was suddenly filled to the brim with

with a powerful intensity, thumped against each other, nearly shattering

with flushed cheeks, melting his heart

done has nothing to do with Mr.

breath brushed her 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

fine food and wine, and all the guests had

nest buzzed with activity, as

chatting with Jason, the

had also invited Cassius and Dr. Bright, but when she called, Cassius said he was busy

call ended, she distinctly heard Chasel’s seductive whisper, “Cassius, my back aches, give it a

“Lie down.”

conjuring images that needed to be censored.

was he just avoiding being the

in, leaving

his waist, Jareth couldn’t help but burst into laughter, “Thaddeus, have you turned into the domestic god? Evolved, have you? Not only

coolly, wiping his hands on the apron with

at home. Why would

Jareth was very fond of Marilla. “If the sky falls, your diamond–hard mouth will

do something exciting,” Jareth nudged him, his eyes narrowing

your muscular body, man, I guarantee

his voice husky with embarrassment, he

it was all warmth and

is for

fragrant lilies to Nydia, her expression full of admiration, “You and Evadne, both of you are my