His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel Chapter 526

Thaddeus sat next to Evadne, placing a bowl of fruit on the table before her.

"Gordon, it's sweltering out there. Have some water and snacks before we dig into business," Evadne said, sliding the bowl towards Gordon.

"Thanks a bunch, Mrs. Abernathy! You're always so good to me!" Gordon's eyes gleamed with gratitude.

What a charmer.

Thaddeus shot him a cool glance. "Eat up, and let's get down to brass tacks."

Gordon peeled an orange segment and slurped it down before delicately wiping his mouth with a handkerchief, then sat up straight and proper.

"Last night, as per your instructions, I reported Jason's arrest to Minister Prescott and prepared a detailed report. Just this morning, Chief Roderick got suspended for abuse of power and is now under investigation. He's got a closet full of skeletons, so his downfall's a sure bet, and the Chambers Group just lost another one of their loyal dogs!"

"Mhm," Thaddeus murmured with a nod.

To Thaddeus, these corporate fixers were like ducks in a shooting gallery, easy to hit once you took aim.

Evadne's eyes widened with curiosity as she looked at him. "You did this? When?"

Thaddeus's knack for pulling off these seemingly magical maneuvers never ceased to amaze her, always catching the enemy off guard while she was none the wiser.

"After midnight, when you were asleep."

Evadne's lashes fluttered as she wrapped her arm around his, her heart warming. "You could have done it after a good night's rest, you know."

"When Matthew and Chief Roderick messed with Jason, it left you rattled. If I didn't sort it out, I'd be too irked to sleep," Thaddeus said, gently clasping her hand in his.

Seeing the dark circles under his eyes, Evadne felt her heart twinge with concern. "You forget about your migraines? Getting enough sleep is essential for your health. Why do you insist on pushing yourself like this, just to worry me?"

"When it comes to you and those close to you, I want to do my utmost, without delay."

As she still looked miffed, he softened his voice, asking for forgiveness. "I was wrong; next time, I'll listen to you."

Gordon chimed in again, "Also, the Chambers Group has officially taken over the project after liaising with them. Talk about counting chickens before they hatch!"

"Ah. Matthew's getting a free ride on this one."

Evadne clenched her fist in frustration. "After the fiasco with Byron and Bertha, Avery had Matthew on the ropes, and Jeff had written him off. Now he's landed a major project, which is like giving him a second wind."

Thaddeus's lips curled slightly. "Sometimes, manna from heaven isn't a blessing. It could be a hot potato."

Evadne arched an eyebrow. "What do you mean?"

"President Ashbourne's resort project in Country T had a major snag that Mr. Abernathy uncovered. Mr. Abernathy advised him to offload it quickly," Gordon, the blabbermouth, couldn't wait to spill the beans.

Evadne pressed for details. "My big brother's no pushover CEO like Matthew. If there was a problem, he'd have spotted it early. How could he have missed it?"