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 like a digital downpour.

to his partner’s skills, yet he couldn’t help but admire her,

“Okay, all set.”

“Let’s just wait for the show to start.”

ready to support her come

filled with Elmsworth’s top

Bartley was giving

at the forefront, while spouses like Bertha were relegated

the Chambers family, had clout. But in the political arena, it was a man’s world. She was just Edgar’s

his current heights. Without

with haughty pride, imagining the day she’d sit at the front like

whispers spread like

mighty. You’d think she had

as if Edgar’s victory is certain. A bit overconfident, isn’t she?”

rat pilfering grain. The Chambers family

trust Mr. Gardner. Corruption written all over him. If they

were just sour grapes, envious

concluded his speech,

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

a wave of applause, strode confidently onto the

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

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“I am thrilled to share with you the exciting

and in a heartbeat,

if a thunderstorm had suddenly gathered above his

the planned project presentation, a handwritten ledger appeared on the

bribes he had accepted – dates, locations, amounts both large

his

drained of color, her world spun in

murmurs below surged into a tide of

Doesn’t look like the project

ledger? Like for

right there!

exclusive clubs, accepting lavish jewelry, and, more

crowd erupted. The media

This is

evidence and released it now, they’re out to ruin Edgar!”

Mr. Bartley? They’re political rivals in

have this kind of reach? Whoever’s pulling the strings

Reporters, unsatisfied with mere

Gardner! Is everything on that screen

bribes? Engage in backdoor

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