His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

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.”

dancing across the keyboard, green code cascading down the screen like

was accustomed to his partner’s skills, yet he couldn’t help but admire her, feeling both awe and a

“Okay, all set.”

“Let’s just

ready to support her come hell or high

hall, the atmosphere was tense, filled with Elmsworth’s

giving a speech.

and business delegates sat at the forefront, while spouses like Bertha were

clout. But in the political arena, it was a man’s world. She was

to accept this quietly. It was she who had pushed her husband to his current heights. Without the Chambers family’s influence, her father’s support, her

the day she’d sit at the front like

her, whispers spread like wildfire.

You’d think she had eyes on

Edgar’s victory is certain. A

like a rat pilfering grain. The Chambers family is fed up with

Mr. Gardner. Corruption written all over him. If

sour grapes,

speech,

through the hall. “Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Congressman Edgar Gardner,

a wave of applause, strode

verge of standing to clap, her heart swelling with pride. She wanted

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all smiles, approached the microphone. “I am thrilled to share with you the exciting future ahead for

and in a heartbeat, his composure

darkened as if a thunderstorm

presentation, a handwritten ledger appeared on the screen.

–

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

swayed, his

from beneath her. Her face drained of color, her world spun in a whirlwind of shock and

below surged into a

this? Doesn’t look like the

ledger? Like for bribes?”

there!

secretly taken photographs: Edgar entering exclusive clubs, accepting lavish

erupted. The media went into

behind this? This is some

released it

it be Mr. Bartley? They’re political rivals

reach? Whoever’s pulling the strings must be a real heavyweight.”

media’s cameras captured Edgar’s every tremble and shiver on stage. Reporters, unsatisfied with mere

Is everything on that

bribes? Engage in backdoor dealings?”