His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 632

Over at the bustling Ashbourne household, the family gathered around Emerio, showering him with attention and affection.

Meanwhile, in the kitchen, two love–struck couples helped Myra as she prepared a feast. Myra’s culinary skills were legendary, and even when it came to something as simple as making taco, she infused them with a rainbow of colors red, pink, green, yellow – each hue bringing a unique flavor to the table.

“Myra, you really spoil my dad rotten,” Evadne teased, her hands deftly shaping plump, little dough pockets that resembled chubby golden coins, “It’s just taco, and you’ve turned them into a seven–colored spectacle. Is he trying to summon a god or what? Talk about high–maintenance!”

“Your dad loves it, it’s his favorite,” Myra sald with a sweet smile, “I thought since he’s eating, we might as well all eat together. Make a little party of it.”

“You, Suri, and Aviana treat Emeric like he’s the crown prince. In other families, it’s the men doting on the women, but in the Ashbourne clan, it’s all topsy–turvy,” Evadne snorted playfully, “Did Mom pamper him like this too? I can’t imagine she did.”

“Your mother adored taco; it’s her specialty. She always made them for your father, and he could eat them every day without tiring of them,” Myra recalled fondly.

A twinge of sorrow tightened Evadne’s grip on the dough, a pang of loss souring her throat.

Thaddeus sensed her mood shift and offered her a misshapen lump of dough, his earnest face seeking approval, “Evadne, how‘ about this masterpiece?”

“It’s a disaster,” she burst out laughing at the sight of the doughy blob, “What is that, a hacky sack or a meteor hammer? You’re eating that one, buddy. My life’s worth something too, you know.”

“Deal. I’ll eat it,” Thaddeus replied, relieved to see her smile.

In the back of his mind, however, he pondered the Ashbourne family dynamics. From the way they spoke, it was clear that Emeric had deeply loved Evadne’s mother, his first wife. His love seemed genuine, unlike the muddled affection Frederic claimed to have for his own wife. Yet, if Emeric’s love was as deep as the ocean, why would he remarry? It seemed like a contradiction.

“Jason, my taco looks terrible, way worse than yours,” Nydia pouted, embarrassed by her lack of skill.

“They look perfect to me. I’m going to eat every single one you make,” Jason said, his arms cautiously wrapping around her, his breath warm against her cheek as he whispered sweet nothings.

Their intimacy made Nydia blush as bright as the dawn. Jason, ever the gentleman, had shown his love and desire that one passionate night, his touch trembling with restrained emotion, proving it was his first time as well.

Myra continued making taco, seemingly oblivious to the young couple’s tender exchange. Yet, the small, knowing smile curling on her lips betrayed her delight. She knew that happiness for her daughter trumped any business alliances, family glory, or societal matches. After all, very few families could match the Ashbourne’s stature, and even then, it was like opening a mystery box – no guarantee of finding a treasure or a trinket.

Evadne’s thoughts were interrupted by Cassius, who rushed into the kitchen with news from the Chambers Group.

step out for a moment?” Myra suggested, sensing the gravity

here; there’s nothing we can’t discuss,”

ever since his injury at the hands of Ward and the brutal assault by the Chambers family that nearly left him disabled. He yearned to be useful again to

a dumpling closed, “I bet they’re having trouble with that little village on the resort’s access road. Unless the Chambers Group can flatten it and relocate the residents, they’re in for

Jason had once risked everything for Evadne. Compared to her brilliant sister, Nydia felt ordinary and

family braced for the next move, the

by Jason was truly a blessing for

eyes as he carefully shaped another one and placed it on the cutting board. “And I’ve done some digging. That village

if it were razed to build some

getting desperate, trying

“Matthew’s trying to bulldoze the

timed it for the wee hours when many of the villagers were still asleep. Houses came crashing

Chambers Group managed to suppress the news almost immediately. Local media, even if

“Cassius, are

the

this thing can be kept under wraps.”

considered a major disaster if there are deaths. Only then would the Chambers Group not be able to cover it

Chambers Group thinks they can get away with murder just because it’s overseas?”

the table, flattening the meatball, “Who says no media will dare to report? Don’t forget, we’ve got World Wonders Weekly under

It’s been so long, I thought they

outraged, “A leopard can’t change its spots.”

an eyebrow, “Like father, like son. Can you really expect anything

a moment and then gripped her hand tightly, his boyfriend game strong, “I’ll send someone to Country T right away to keep

dinner atmosphere

sight of the meatballs and even invited Thad to join him

table, it was all proper above the board but

go through a mountain of paperwork. His father’s illness had already shaken up the

to stabilize things, and the consortium

massaged his temples, and closed his eyes for

wonder when that girl will let me retire.”

was a knock at the door.