Chapter 498

Evadne had always longed to hear those sweet nothings, which once seemed as elusive as dreams.

But now, Thaddeus was like a clingy talk show host, chattering away night and day into her ear until she almost grew tired of it.

Yet, each time he drew near, touched her, kissed her, her mind lit up like Fourth of July fireworks, and she found herself helplessly enraptured, letting him tease and seduce her.

Love, after all, wasn’t about what she said.

It was about her reactions: whether her cheeks flushed, her heart raced, or her body betrayed her will.

Breath slightly disheveled from his kisses, Evadne playfully wound her fingers around his tie, “Thaddeus, you used to be so serious. Now, you’re like some… some…”

She hesitated, deciding the comparison she had in mind was too crass to voice. Even if it was true, some modesty should be preserved.

Thaddeus, breathing heavily, desperation and desire pooling in his eyes, stroked her neck, their foreheads touching.

“Evadne, I’m your hound,” he confessed.

Her heart skipped, cheeks flushed like a rosy dawn, her fingertip poking his firm chest, “Stop it, you. Insulting yourself is like insulting me.”

He swallowed hard, biting her tender, blushing lip, “Today, luckily, we’ve got an SUV. It’s spacious enough for us to play.”

“I came for revenge, not to mess around in a car!”

Evadne’s cheeks burned, and she flicked his forehead, quickly changing the subject. “Speaking of which, where’s the Fairhaven clan today? Jareth is practically a CEO. Wouldn’t he want to horn in on this occasion? Can’t stand to let the Chambers family steal the spotlight?”

“The Fairhavens are still cleaning up the mess Edith left behind. They’ve been under scrutiny, and they’re afraid showing up now might stir controversy.”

“Smart of them,” she scoffed.

Thaddeus leaned in, his nose tickling her cheek, “Jareth also said he hates these kind of do’s. Would rather be home cuddling with his sweet wife.”

“You’ve been cuddling me for days, leaving me all sticky and uncomfortable every morning,” Evadne complained as she wriggled out from his lap, “We’re sleeping in separate beds tonight!”

He watched her move away, lamenting, “Don’t be so cruel, Evadne.”

Then a knock at the door.

Evadne lowered the window to see Gordon’s face.

“Mr. Thaddeus, Mrs. Abernathy, everything’s set inside.”

“Thanks, Mr. Gordon,” she replied with a nod, but added a stern reminder, “Be vigilant. Today’s event is crucial. The Abernathy family isn’t here. If you’re spotted by the Chambers family, they’ll suspect something. It could hinder our plans.”

“Don’t worry, Evadne.”

Thaddeus wrapped an arm around her waist, “I have my people inside, too.”

across the keyboard, green code cascading down the screen

his partner’s skills, yet he couldn’t help but admire her, feeling both awe and a touch of insecurity.

“Okay, all set.”

“Let’s just

hand, ready to support her come hell or high water.

tense, filled

giving a speech.

forefront, while spouses like Bertha were relegated

the political arena, it was a man’s world. She was just Edgar’s wife, without

had pushed her husband to his current heights. Without the Chambers family’s influence, her father’s support, her careful curating, Edgar would never have climbed so

haughty pride, imagining the day she’d sit at

spread like wildfire.

acting high and mighty. You’d think

Edgar’s victory is certain.

been funneling money from her family to support Mr. Gardner like a rat pilfering grain. The Chambers

over him. If they get

ignored the snide remarks. They were just sour grapes, envious of her noble birth, her husband’s potential.

speech, the hall erupted in applause.

commanding presence, his voice booming through the hall. “Ladies

spotlight and a wave of applause, strode

standing to clap, her heart swelling with pride. She wanted the world to know that the man of

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thrilled to share

the big screen, and

a thunderstorm had suddenly

a handwritten ledger appeared on the screen.

detailed, with alarming clarity, the years of bribes he had accepted – dates, locations, amounts

swayed, his mind

drained of color, her

below surged into a tide of

like the

a ledger? Like for bribes?”

right there!

Edgar entering exclusive clubs, accepting lavish jewelry, and, more damning still, flanked

crowd erupted. The media went into

this? This is some serious expose!”

gathered all this evidence and released it now,

be Mr. Bartley? They’re political rivals in

even have this kind of reach? Whoever’s pulling

tremble and shiver on stage. Reporters, unsatisfied with mere snapshots, rushed the platform, aiming

Gardner! Is everything on that screen true?”

take bribes? Engage in backdoor

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