His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 574

Thaddeus lay sprawled on the couch, an expression of unjust accusation on his face.

“Evadne, I messed up, I admit I had one too many beers and made a fool of myself. I’m sorry,” Arnold grumbled, seldom one to raise his voice at his sister, but now he was quick to own up to his mistakes.

“So, kissing Camille was just another slip–up because of the booze? Hmph, men, always flirting and never committing–irresponsible, all of you!”

“No, it wasn’t like that.”

Arnold closed his eyes, shaking his head, “When I kissed her, I was sober. I knew what I was doing. Evadne, I really do fancy her. But sadly, it seems she doesn’t feel the same. Without mutual affection, it’s doomed from the start. Plus, she’s not keen on settling down, always chasing the next thrill, and we don’t see eye to eye on everything. It was never meant to go the distance. Guess it’s gonna be tough to find you a sister–in–law. Sorry to let you down.”

“Arnold!”

Arnold said no more, his silhouette slumping as he left the villa.

“Evadne, I’ll go see Arnold off.”

Arnold’s cab arrived, and just as he was about to hop in, Thaddeus grabbed him in the nick of time.

“Wait up, Arnold. I’ve got a couple of things to say.”

Arnold’s gaze was a bit unfocused, “What’s up?”

“Feelings can develop over time. Even if it’s not love at first sight, if you truly fancy Camille, you should give it a shot. Maybe you’ll find a way to her heart. Don’t leave yourself with regrets,” Thaddeus advised earnestly.

Arnold narrowed his eyes, “And what about you and Evadne? Three years of marriage, and you’re still not smitten?”

Thaddeus felt like he’d choked on a dry scone, speechless.

Surely a prosecutor, hitting where it hurts.

“In the end, wasn’t it a whole lot of drama, risking your neck more times than I can count, causing a ruckus in both our families before you made up?”

win back Evadne’s heart,

as he struggled to speak, “If you’re committed,

sounds like I’m mocking you, and I am, to some extent. But

took a heavy breath, his normally bright eyes clouded, “I don’t have your guts, and I don’t want to mess things up like that. One headstrong romantic in the Ashbourne family is quite enough. We don’t need a second. The deeper the love, the greater the pain. Thad, you’re a lucky guy. Anyone else might not have had your luck. Not everyone wants to walk the path you’ve walked. In this life, I just need to protect my belief in justice, fulfill our mother’s last wish, and take care of my little sister.

poked his head out, “We going or what?”

“On my way!”

ducked into

there alone, a puzzled frown on

the wee hours, but all parties must end,

Nydia home, Gordon took Beverly, and Chasel pestered Cassius to take him home.

reckon you can make your own way back,” Cassius’s voice was cool,

and I’m feeling quite dizzy. You wouldn’t want me wandering home alone, would you? If I got mugged, that’s one thing, but what if I got raped? It’s not entirely safe for guys out there these days

leaned in, feigning dizziness, and his acting skills were

Amazing!

him a glance, eyes

added, “Our precinct has had three cases of male being harrassed this year. I don’t want a fourth. If anything happens to him, the Bright family would be down a

twisted into a smug ‘exactly‘ expression.

clenched his

guests hadn’t all left when one of them

clean up, he found Elvis passed out on the

of

simple turn in sleep could send him tumbling down. From the second floor, it wouldn’t be a fatal fall, but it would be

that boy’s lost his

to the kitchen, where the couple was brewing a sobering soup, “Mrs. Abernathy! Elvis is sound asleep on the balcony right now! I didn’t dare wake him–I’m scared he’d roll right off

deeply concerned.

he was a kid, he’d sleep anywhere high or steep–rooftops, rockeries, trees. If he had a past life, he must’ve been a disciple

Thaddeus was speechless.

let their

it because they had too many

went to find Elvis on