His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 673

Thaddeus had a look of sheer panic as the chicken nugget slipped from his fingers and plummeted into the bubbling oil of the deep fryer.

Hot oil spattered across the back of his hand and up his arm, the pain snapping him back to reality as his lips parted awkwardly, muttering. “Elvis”

“You’re always talking about that stuff. Are you really that horny?”

Elvis snorted softly, craning his neck to peer into the fryer, “I dunno if Evadne caught a whiff yet, but I sure followed the scent over here. Smells like something’s burning, though.”

That caught Thaddeus off guard, and he suddenly realized that the chicken he’d dropped in earlier was still submerged.

He fumbled for the slotted spoon, but by the time he fished out the nuggets, they’d turned a deep brown.

The corners of Thaddeus‘ eyes drooped in dismay, and he was instantly reminded of the first time Chairman Emeric had tried his cooking, labeling it a string of “failures.”

It was like a curse he couldn’t shake.

“Look, I get it, you’re trying to be sweet, but don’t force yourself into something that’s clearly not your forte. If you scald yourself and end up with blisters, it’s Evadne who’s going to suffer, right?”

Saying this, Elvis shrugged off his coat, rolled up his sleeves, and positioned himself next to Thaddeus, nudging him aside with his hip, “Go stand over there and chill. Don’t get in the way.”

Thaddeus‘ eyes widened in surprise, “You’re going to take over?”

“If I leave it to you, my little sis will end up eating charcoal.”

Thaddeus didn’t get upset because Elvis was absolutely right; he’d overestimated his cooking skills.

Elvis washed his hands and expertly lowered the chicken into the fryer, watching the clock and counting the seconds before stirring the oil and soon after, retrieving the perfectly cooked nuggets!

Thaddeus stood by, assisting Elvis and absorbing every move with rapt attention.

“Got it yet?” asked Elvis, not even looking up.

Thaddeus nodded, “Yeah.”

“Your eyes may have got it, but your hands sure didn’t.”

Thaddeus frowned with a rueful smile, “Elvis, sometimes, I need a little encouragement.”

Elvis‘ long lashes fluttered as he glanced at Thaddeus, “Fail a few more times, and you’ll get it right. I’ve botched it up countless times myself before getting it to look half decent. If Evadne didn’t love it so much, who in their right mind would bother with this mess? It’s filthy, it’s a hassle, and you can’t get rid of the smell of oil for days! Sometimes, you shouldn’t spoil her too much. If you let her get her way all the time, she’ll be demanding you cook every day, then what’ll you do?”

Thaddeus‘ eyes glowed softly as he gently smiled, “Doesn’t matter. As long as Evadne’s happy, I’m willing to do anything, no matter how troublesome it is.”

“Pfft, easy for anyone to say,” Elvis responded with feigned disdain, but inside, he felt a warmth spreading.

“Wow! Fried chicken! Smells amazing!”

Both men turned around.

little foodie had arrived.

to better care for Emeric, Evadne had swapped her delicate silk nightgowns for a cozy, milk white fleece loungewear, setting off her moon–bright face. From

get back? You could’ve at least let me

her slippers, bringing with her a sweet, warm breeze

I’ll get your clothes dirty.” Thaddeus gently warned, his flour–dusted

make this for me just because I

Evadne brushed the flour from his cheek, her heart both sour and tender, “What are you doing, you silly man? You’re already running around between two places every day, working and then coming back to be with

is what matters the most.”

around her waist, his eyes filled with gratitude as he looked over at Elvis, “Besides, I didn’t really do much. It

made them nice and

Pfff!

chest as a mouthful of fictional blood

efficient work and Thaddeus‘ assistance, two plates of golden,

few failed attempts sat neglected in a corner.

Evadne, try some of my

anticipation as he watched his little sister’s eyes light up, “It’s been a while since I cooked for

her hands, took a big bite,

Elvis, your cooking is still as fantastic as ever!” Evadne beamed with contentment, her eyes

smile spread across Elvis‘ lips.

flashed back to a face similar to

night, thanks to Elsie’s diversion, he’d managed to safely escape from the Velvet

she’d done? She had gone to Matthew to

status, after last night’s events, he found himself increasingly curious about

decent could be found in Avery’s

didn’t seem all

don’t

in alarm, but it

her cavernous mouth and devoured his charred offerings, savoring them without a hint of

They’re not that

“You don’t have to force yourself to

love. How could they not be delicious?”

picked up another piece and ate it with evident pleasure, showing no sign of pretense, “Besides, what does it matter if they’re

into a tender smile, and he couldn’t resist planting a kiss on her greasy

clutched his chest

regretted it

he come back to be the third wheel?

myself. Lucky for us, Arnold and Aaron are around. I’ll just holler at them to join us.”

be great, I was about to call them over

a subtle shift in Elvis‘ eyes, a darkening. “Tonight, I’ve come

Arnold and Aaron had made it

the dinner table which had transformed

enough with the suspense, spill it. What’s the big secret you’ve been keeping from us?”

“Arnold, are you so on edge

a chicken bone at

then he tossed a document–filled envelope onto the

they all leaned in, curious.

been talking about avenging our brother? Inside this envelope is enough dirt to bring

and Captain Aaron’s radars went

couldn’t wait. She grabbed the envelope and dumped its contents out

started reading. Shock and

in just two years. But that money never went to helping impoverished students–it all went straight into Matthew’s own pocket. And that’s not all. He’s been hosting so–called charity events, parading the girls meant to be helped, but really, he was setting up a Lioneletplace for the high and mighty to pick and choose mistress.”

this point, his eyes burned red with fury. “These girls just wanted a chance at education, but what awaited them was

on the table, Evadne trembled with rage, “That hypocrite, that

Aaron’s eyes matched hers, “We should’ve taken him down when we dealt with Byron. I regret not doing it

be delayed, but it will be served. He won’t be

the Chambers Group, Matthew’s cunning and methods are far more insidious than Byron’s ever were. Byron was blatant with his actions, relying on his background. But Matthew, he’s

getting at, Thaddeus?” Evadne grabbed his hand.

so much evil, he must have set up a way out