His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 533

In a heartbeat, the room temperature seemed to plummet to sub–zero levels.

Evadne’s eyes widened, a sour swell of grievance churning in her chest, “Nydia, what are you implying with that?

“Do you mean to say that I’m someone who only cares for my family’s safety, indifferent to the lives of others, utterly selfish?”

The sisters, who had been thick as thieves since childhood, were now for the first time, at loggerheads.

Thaddeus‘ heart raced with anxiety, the awkwardness leaving a bitter taste under his tongue. He gently tugged at Evadne’s sleeve, trying to placate her, “Evadne, Nydia would never think that of you. Don’t take it to heart.

“Me, taking it to heart? Then let her explain what she meant by that!” Evadne pulled her sleeve out of Thaddeus’s anxious grasp.

Thaddeus felt a pang of distress, his lips pressed into a thin, disheartened line.

She could face the outside world’s scorn with composure, but this time, it was clear she was genuinely incensed

He knew all too well that what troubled her most was being misunderstood by those close to her. It was agony more excruciating than scraping the flesh from her bones.

After days under immense psychological pressure, her nerves stretched thin, she had finally snapped, directing her fury at her beloved younger sister

“Evadne, you haven’t answered my question.”

Nydia, unyielding by nature, slowly stood up and asked again, word by word, “If I wasn’t your sister, would you still stop me?”

“If your question is based on the assumption that I’m a selfish person, then I won’t dignify it with a response.”

Evadne, struggling to contain her anger, spoke in a low voice to Thaddeus, Thaddeus, get the car ready and take Nydia home.”

The sisters parted on sour terms.

After Nydia left, Evadne stormed into the kitchen and flung open the fridge, chugging down a whole bottle of ice–cold water, desperately trying to cool herself down physically.

Yet, it did nothing to quell the flame of irritation in her heart, or the blood pressure climbing

“What the heck! Jareth’s so–called chill–out trick is totally useless. Maybe another bottle will do the trick!”

As Evadne reached for a second bottle, Thaddeus’s strong arms reached over her head, his long powerful hand pressing the fridge door shut with a thud.

Evadne lifted her dewy, delicate face, her eyes inadvertently meeting Thaddeus’s deep, captivating gaze, and suddenly, her anger began to dissipate.

give me some peace of mind, huh?” “I’d hop on a plane to Antarctica and jump into the sea if I could!” Evadne pouted, arms crossed, leaning into his solid chest. “You

not this again. I’m in no mood for your games

his embrace to speak, but was interrupted by a deep, breathy kiss that silenced her words.

lips and tongues intertwined,

mind slowly overtaken,

reluctantly, knowing any more would leave them gasping for air.

Alva walked in, that would

so I thought I’d cool

unsteady, his voice husky, “Feeling any

I’m still hurt, still frustrated,” Evadne admitted, her eyes

look in her eyes melted Thaddeus’s heart.

flushed cheeks in his hands, their heat sinking into his palms, “Look at you, as hot with anger as if you had a fever.

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could I stay mad

lashes drooped despondently, “But i’m angrier at myself. I didn’t crush Byron when I had the chance, giving him room to breathe. Who else can I blame but

concern, “Evadne, don’t say that. It’s not

says I’m selfish. Yes, I arn. I want to seek justice for those

world or the evil in human nature. She’s the Ashbourne family’s precious daughter, her noble status

think things through, but I always remember, she has dreams of being an actress.

actress in the future, being sexually harrassed will be a stigma that never fades. Mentioning Nydia’s name will only bring up this event. She’ll be tied to Byron’s name forever. How’s

you and me to protect her, who would

shook her head miserably, “Myra had Emeric’s protection, and what happened? Until Elspeth self–destructed, she lived under

enough for any girl in her situation to stand as a witness, and

upon the Ashbourne family and Evadine felt every ounce of it. She wanted nothing more than to shield her sister Nydia from the harsh glare of the limelight she so adored. The choices we make in the heat of the moment can lead to a lifetime of regret, she confided to Thaddeus, her

you have the heart of a caring mother,” he said, his voice a soothing balm to her

being greedy, I guess, Evadne murmured, her cheek resting against his broad shoulder always want to find the perfect solution, to see everyone happy, and most of all, to keep those I love safe. But I’m learning that I’m only human, and

I

a soft chuckle, attempting to lighten the mood “Admitting you’re human is

courting a celestial

smile through her

couldn’t even match a

flattery will get you everywhere, she teased, eyes

have but one title –

his words, and the tears she’d been holding back spilled over.

awkwardly tried to dry her tears, she playfully chided him. This is all your fault, stirring