His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 757

After ensuring everything was in order, the lovebirds set off for their return journey to Elmsworth.

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On the way, Thaddeus wrapped his arms around his lady, his lips grazing against her earlobe, which was flushed as if stained with blood, and pecked at her plump, rosy lips.

“Evadne, thank you. How can I ever repay you, huh?”

“Why the formalities?” With her left arm encircling his neck, Evadne’s fingertips traced his straight nose, as gentle as a spring breeze, stirring his heart into ripples, “Then you can cook for me for a month.”

“A month? Underestimating me?”

His eyes wed with indulgence, “Being a lifetime chef for my lady is a delight I’d willingly embrace.”

Evadne shook her head repeatedly, “That’s sweet, Thaddeus, but your sentiment is enough. A meal now and then is charming, but a lifetime is a burden.”

“Actually, I feel quite guilty doing this to Aaron.”

Evadne pursed her lips helplessly, “But putting pressure on the Bartley family to abandon the engagement seemed like the best win–win solution I could come up with. Once they back off, it would buy Jareth more time to sort out his family affairs. That way, he and Marilla could have a chance together.”

ways I can deal with

gently, “I know you’re prepared, but don’t stir up trouble with the Elmsworth political

lips tensed, “For Marilla and Jareth, I’m not

him the ammunition to think you’re harming.

embrace, Evadne soothed him gently, “Don’t worry. Suri isn’t one to be trifled with. She’s been managing part of Emeric’s business and assets for years. With her stepping in, she’ll surely squelch

across Thaddeus‘ lips, and just as he leaned in

calling, Evadne answered

on Glynnis.” Jason reported urgently, “Our people just sent word; Glynnis went

good.” Evadne’s voice was low, her eyes cold, “Keep a close watch on her. As soon as she

“Understood, Ms. Ashbourne!”

Across the ocean.

nearly a week, Glynnis suffered from an unrelenting fever that no medication could subdue. Reluctant to face the exorbitant medical costs by going to the hospital there, she bemoaned every

even a pinprick on her finger would cause a flurry of concern. Now, her circumstances were starkly different,

she dared not delay and rushed to the

various tests, Glynnis, wrapped in her dingy sweater coat, slumped onto a bench

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Chapter 757

her to see the doctor for her test results. The doctor hesitated, looking at the lab report, and then spoke softly, “Madam, I regret to inform you. The results

expression. She understood enough English to recognize the gravity of