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.”

opened her laptop, fingers dancing across the keyboard, green code cascading down the

help but

“Okay, all set.”

stretching her fingers, “Let’s just wait for the show

her hand, ready to support her come hell or high

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

was giving

at the forefront, while spouses like Bertha were relegated to

the political arena,

current heights.

herself, she sat with haughty pride, imagining the day she’d

spread like wildfire.

mighty. You’d think she had

and she acts as if Edgar’s victory

like a rat pilfering grain. The Chambers

him. If they get power, Elmsworth’s folks will

grapes, envious of her noble birth,

speech, the hall erupted

stage with a commanding presence, his voice booming through the hall. “Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Congressman Edgar Gardner, who will unfold Elmsworth’s three–year business blueprint for us!”

wave of applause,

standing 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

the big screen, and in

cheerful expression darkened as if a thunderstorm had suddenly gathered

the planned project presentation, a handwritten ledger appeared on the screen.

–

years of bribes he had accepted – dates,

his mind reeling.

though the ground had dropped from beneath her. Her face drained

murmurs below surged into a tide

like the

a ledger?

Mr. Gardner’s name, right there!

screen shifted again. Now it cycled through a series of secretly taken photographs: Edgar entering exclusive clubs, accepting lavish jewelry, and, more damning still, flanked by two bombshells, heading into a

erupted. The media went

This is some

this evidence and released it now,

Bartley? They’re political rivals in the

kind of reach?

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

Gardner! Is everything on

you take bribes? Engage in backdoor dealings?”