His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel Chapter 472

At the end of a dimly lit corridor, bathed in the soft glow of the moonlight, two figures were wrapped in an intimate embrace.

"Ouch. It hurts. It really hurts."

"Sorry, Evadne. I'll be gentler."

Evadne leaned against the wall, her porcelain skin shimmering with a hint of moisture. Her long lashes fluttered like butterfly wings, and her lips, lightly bitten, added a touch of enchanting softness to her beauty.

Kneeling before her, Thaddeus slipped off her burgundy stilettos, his large hands cradling her slender, delicate ankle, while the other hand cautiously massaged her toes.

"You're such a tease, dancing so wildly. It's your fault I twisted my ankle. Don't you know how to be gentle with me?" Evadne pouted, her voice a soft reproach.

"Blame me, Evadne. You can take it out on me when we get home, however you like, or start now if you want."

Thaddeus felt guilty. Lost for what to do, he tapped his chest, "Hit me hard right there."

Evadne raised her fist, then gently let it fall, "Forget it, your pecs are as hard as rocks. I'd only hurt my hand."

Thaddeus looked up, his lips curving in a knowing smile. He knew she couldn't bear to hurt him.

His touch was skilled; the pain in Evadne's ankle eased and was now replaced by a comforting sensation.

As Thaddeus gazed at her delicate feet, his Adam's apple moved noticeably.

She was like some ethereal sprite, with skin so smooth and toes so perfectly shaped, he couldn't help but adore them.

"Evadne, your feet are beautiful."

"Wow, you're such a weirdo. Who fixates on a girl's feet like you do?"

She flushed, and her toes curled within his palm, "Just own up to it, Thaddeus, you're quite a rascal!"

"Oh, is that so? Do nice guys truly finish last? Still feeling sore?"

"My appointed masseur has quite the touch. It seems you’ve managed to make it up to me," Evadne said, her smile wry and her gaze narrowing in mock conspiration.

After helping her back into her heels, Thaddeus stood up, his left arm bracing against the wall by her head, his right hand swiftly encircling her waist, eagerly capturing her lips in a fervent kiss.

He had been wanting to kiss her for so long, holding back until he was burning with desire.

Evadne's lashes fluttered in shyness, but her arms wrapped around his neck, fully reciprocating his passion.

Their lips locked in an intense, fiery embrace, tongues teasing and twining with desire.

Each kiss was savored with insatiable desire, as if they were trying to quench an unending thirst.

Evadne broke away, breathless, but Thaddeus wasn't done. He grasped her chin and pursued her lips again, clearly unsatisfied.

"Maybe we shouldn't go public tonight."

Thaddeus paused, obviously nervous, "Evadne, what's wrong?"

"Don't overthink it. I just feel that for tonight’s occasion, there's no need to make our affair overly conspicuous."

Evadne pressed her lips together, then reached up to straighten his tie, "When Ford made advances towards me earlier, and Emeric bluntly turned him down, announcing I was engaged. That was already quite a snub to them, an unintended overshadowing of our hosts. And I know, he was subtly watching you. When he said the word 'fiancé,' he was referring to no one but you."

Thaddeus's heartbeat intensified at her words.

"So, there's no rush. Everyone knows I'm yours. As long as we understand each other, that's all that matters."

She tiptoed, leaving a peck on his lips, "I don't care what you say; I only care about what you do. We just need to live our lives well. I’m not the one for bells and whistles."

Thaddeus, his voice husky with emotion, asked, "Evadne, what are you up to?"

"Nothing."

"Are you worried that going public might upset William and his son, affecting your father's business with the J Corporation?"

Thaddeus had once been baffled by her, but now, he knew her all too well.

This young lady was completely fixated on money; her mind was filled with nothing but business acumen.

Evadne's eyes flickered, "Only the fool would pass up the chance to make money. The horse track hotel is the first of its kind in the country, and it is a lucrative venture. If the Ashbourne family secures this project, it'll be a solid foundation for our entry into Elmsworth. At that time, K Corporation can take the opportunity to swallow up the Chambers Group’s market share in Elmsworth, and they will weaken and gradually lose the ability to fight back."

With her teeth clenched, she made deep calculations in her heart, "By that time, the Chambers Group will no longer be on par with your Abernathy Group in Elmsworth. And I have enough confidence that, in due course, we'll trample the entire Chambers Group underfoot!"

Thaddeus understood her intent. Feeling attender concern for her, he pulled her into an embrace, "I know you're doing this for your sister. Everything you're doing is to prevent her marriage alliance with the Chambers family."

His understanding of her in such a way made her sentimental, and she mumbled in a subdued voice, nestled in his arms, "I hate that I'm not strong enough. This is the only way I can think of. Do you find me ridiculous?"

Thaddeus felt a pang of heartache, soothingly rubbing her back, "No, I find you smart, and right now, this is the best approach. And I believe William won't hold a grudge against Chairman Emeric over something so trivial. A true businessman weighs the pros and cons; he'll likely to choose K Corporation. Even if you don't partner with J Corporation, don't worry. With me by your side, the Chambers Group won't have it easy."

Touched, Evadne's eyes moistened.

She had always been independent and strong-willed, tackling problems on her own, never leaning on anyone, not wanting to worry her family.

Thaddeus was the first person she wanted to depend on, for a lifetime.

Suddenly, the peace was broken with a noise.

"Someone's there!"

The expressions of both their faces darkened abruptly, and they turned together toward the source of the sound.

Here a man's figure flashed by!

"Thaddeus, we must catch that eavesdropper! "

Evadne's gaze narrowed coldly, "Our chat just now involved business secrets. If it gets to the ear of the Chambers family, we'll be in deep trouble."

Thaddeus, with his handsome and stern appearance, nodded in consent. He moved as quickly as lightning, darting off in the direction of the fleeting shadow.

Thanks to his exceptional skills and keen vision, he didn't take long to catch the person!

"Halt. Don't make me get physical."

The figure stood with his back turned, shoulders hunched, panting heavily. Clearly, he was in poor shape.

"No! I can't leave! I must see Nydia! I have to take her away!" Jason's voice was hoarse with desperation.

"Jason, please be rational."

Thaddeus's expression hardened, "With Evandne’s efforts, you could have had a slim chance of being with Ms. Nydia. However, if you insist to act this way, your actions tonight might have irritated Chairman Emeric, and you'll have no chance at all."

"Chance? Chairman Emeric has already agreed to the Chambers family' proposal. It's a done deal! And Nydia, she's too tender-hearted and timid. She'll surely bow to her parents, to her family honor. What chances are there if I don’t fight for her?"

Thaddeus empathized deeply with the despairing man before him. As the president of the Abernathy Group, with power and influence, and even with his grandfather's backing, he too had gambled everything to be with Evadne.

Jason was only a subordinate of Evadne, his family background negligible compared to the Ashbourne family. His love for Nydia, no matter how true and genuine, faced hurdles no less daunting than Thaddeus’.

"Jason, who ordered the attack on you?" Evadne asked furiously. The thirst for retribution was palpable in her every word.

Jason shook his head, "I attempted to bulldoze my way in, but Bertha—along with her people—brought me to a halt. Byron's secretary was also with her. I don't know who it was that laid their hands on me, Byron, or Bertha."

A laugh escaped Evadne's lips, as her gaze turned icy, "All named Chambers, all sharing the same tainted blood! Since we can’t pinpoint the culprit, let's just level the entire clan!"

Meanwhile, Nydia was unaware of the ordeal Jason had suffered.

Preoccupied with her own thoughts, she was indifferent to Byron's affections and warmth. She couldn't absorb even a word of him.

Her mind was filled with thoughts of Jason. She could not accept no one else.

As Nydia was lost in her thoughts, her phone dropped to the ground. She bent down to pick it up, at the same time Byron also reached down to help, and their hands accidentally brushed against each other.

Nydia's fingers quickly withdrew, but unexpectedly, Byron boldly took hold of her hand!

"Ah!"

She cried out in shock, and violently pulled her hand back, rising to her feet in annoyance, "Byron, what do you think you're doing?!"

"I'm sorry, truly sorry, Nydia. Your hand is just so beautiful, I couldn't help myself. I was out of line, and I apologize."

Byron hurriedly responded, feigning distress as his eyes glistened with a semblance of tears, "Please forgive me, but I really do like you, Nydia. Avery's has always loved your sister, you know that. Marrying him would ruin your life, he will never treat you well! But I'm different, I truly like you. Why don't we be together? It's the best outcome!"

"Enough, stop talking!"

Nydia's face flushed with shame and anger, "My mother might not have been my father's wedded wife, but that doesn’t mean you can disgrace me like this!"

"I'm not interested in you, or Avery. But at least Avery has never disrespected me the way you have. He is better than you! Don't waste your efforts, I'm not choosing you!"

After saying her piece, Nydia spun on her heel and stormed out of the banquet hall.

He's better than you.

Was she just comparing that bastard Avery to him?

Byron, provoked to sheer rage, felt his fury boiling over.

Trembling with this rage, he whipped out his mobile and sent a message to his secretary:

[Tonight, I must have this ungrateful woman!]