His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 673

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.

the real little foodie

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 a distance, she looked like a

when did you guys get back? You could’ve at

bringing with her a sweet,

Im covered in flour, I’ll get your clothes dirty.” Thaddeus gently warned, his flour–dusted hands hovering mid–air, not

me just because

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

happiness is

sturdy arms wrapped around her waist, his eyes filled with gratitude as he looked over at Elvis, “Besides, I didn’t really

them nice

Pfff!

a mouthful of fictional blood

and Thaddeus‘ assistance, two plates of

Thaddeus‘ few failed attempts sat neglected in a

some of

watched his little sister’s eyes light up, “It’s been a while since I cooked for you. Let’s see if I’ve still got it, huh?”

her hands, took a big

still as fantastic as ever!” Evadne beamed with contentment, her

spread

to

night, thanks to Elsie’s diversion, he’d managed

Avery discovered everything she’d done? She had gone to Matthew to buy him time; did that

and was wary of her status, after last night’s events, he found himself

anyone decent could

Elsie didn’t seem all that bad either.

don’t eat

in alarm, but it was already too late.

opened her cavernous mouth and devoured his charred offerings,

They’re not

Thaddeus urged, capturing her hand, “You don’t have to force yourself to compliment me. I

they’re made with love. How could they not

showing no sign of pretense, “Besides, what does it matter if they’re black or golden? Once they’re in your stomach, it’s all the same, right? Isn’t that right, Elvis?”

into a tender smile, and he couldn’t resist planting a

again clutched his chest

it so

did he come back to be

grabbed her phone, “I’ve cooked up a storm here, and I can’t eat all this myself. Lucky for us, Arnold and Aaron are

I was about to call them

shift in Elvis‘ eyes, a darkening. “Tonight, I’ve come back with something important to discuss

Aaron had made it

and the couple gathered around the dinner table which had transformed into an impromptu war room.

spill it. What’s the big secret you’ve been keeping from us?” Arnold prodded,

“Arnold, are you so on edge because you can’t afford your tampons?”

chicken bone

tossed a document–filled

they all leaned in, curious.

brother? Inside this envelope is enough dirt

Captain Aaron’s

envelope and dumped its contents out for everyone to

up a portion and started reading. Shock and anger grew with

But that money never went to helping impoverished students–it all went straight into Matthew’s own pocket. And

fury. “These girls just wanted a chance at education, but

hand on the table, Evadne trembled with

“We should’ve taken him down when we dealt with Byron. I regret

Justice may be delayed, but it will be served. He won’t be hopping around

are far more insidious than Byron’s ever were. Byron was blatant with his actions, relying on

getting at, Thaddeus?” Evadne

must have set

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