His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 1077

Chad was more than capable of maneuvering his own wheelchair, but the two little boys insisted on pushing him right up to Evadne.

"Mr. Chad, what a surprise. I never imagined I'd run into you here."

Evadne offered him a polite smile, but anyone could see how forced it was. "On a day like this, I didn't expect you to show up."

Chad's refined, gentle features softened as he smiled back. "Did I disappoint you?"

Evadne's heart skipped, though she played it cool. "Disappoint me? Why would you say that?"

"Logically, the person representing a charity event should be Thaddeus. I'm not the CEO of the Abernathy Group, so I won't be attending the gala tonight-just sending my regards instead. No need to stir up unnecessary speculation."

Chad's tone was warm and understanding, his smile inviting. "You may not have seen Thaddeus here, Ms. Evadne, but once you attend the charity dinner tonight, you'll find him there."

Evadne pressed her lips together, her voice frosty as she met his gaze with a touch of scrutiny. "I won't be going to the dinner. Mr. Chad, I'm afraid you've read too much into things."

At that moment, the director chimed in, "President Ashbourne, you might not know, but Mr. Frederic has always been one of the major benefactors behind our orphanage's charity foundation. Over the years, his contributions have been vital to our development. We wouldn't be where we are today without his support."

A subtle crease formed between Evadne's brows.

"Director Cooper, it was nothing-just a small gesture. Think nothing of it," Chad replied with a modest smile. He turned back to Evadne. "Ms. Evadne, I promised the children I'd help them build a snowman soon. Would you care to join us for a stroll first?"

Not wanting to seem difficult in front of others, Evadne gave a soft reply. "Alright." She glanced back at Jason, whose face was clouded with worry, then walked alongside Chad toward the heart of the orphanage.

well. She had barely stepped inside when a teacher stopped her. "Miss, may

her face broke into a

clearly knew her but hadn't recognized her at close range. That meant she had finally

a new volunteer here. My name is... Sunny White," she

went along with the false name and produced her ID, which now bore a new photo.

please come

then, Elsie heard footsteps

casually

strode through the orphanage doors, tall and striking as ever. By his side, smiling up at him,

but even more, she felt a

and Mrs. Abernathy together over the years would be shaken by the sight of Thaddeus and Alexia walking in together. Even Elsie felt the pain;

the pair walked past her without so much

as they landed

picking up on his words, shot Elsie a cold,

then-this was the first time Thaddeus had seen her with her

it was better to avoid complications. She kept her voice cool and even. "No, Mr. Thaddeus,

met, how do you

.n

Thaddeus is the CEO of the Abernathy Group-hardly an obscure figure." Elsie lowered her gaze, her tone detached. "Besides, the Abernathys have helped countless desperate people in Elmsworth. Their reputation precedes them. It's not strange

Thaddeus's gaze darkened, thoughtful.

women locked eyes, tension crackling in the space between them. They couldn't

in?"

grew stony again, and he walked off