His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel Chapter 87

The door was open. With a swiftness that suggested he was afraid Evadne might change her mind, Jareth slipped inside.

"Ms. Ilana, coming over to your place is always like going through a battlefield. So tough!"

He took in the sight of the woman under the light. Wearing a robe that highlighted her curvaceous figure. Her cheeks glowed with a delicate softness that was incredibly attractive.

Jareth couldn't help but swallow.

"Mr. Jareth, your gaze appears to be a bit inappropriate," Jason remarked coldly.

"Everyone appreciates beauty. I'm just admiring a work of art, and not harboring any ill intentions." Jareth laughed it off.

His explanation was so ridiculous it was laughable.

"So, is this Blanche's masterpiece?" Evadne asked, staring at the box in his arms.

"Yep, bought two. One for Thad's grandpa, and the other is especially for you."

Jareth's eyes were brimming with excitement. "Ilana, Blanche's works are handcrafted. Only ten pieces are sold each year. They're really precious, you know?"

Evadne cleared her throat. "Have you eaten? Care to join me if you haven't?"

"Haven't! I've been waiting outside your hotel since five. I'm so hungry my stomach's practically touching my back!" Jareth's voice was shaking with anticipation.

Jason rolled his eyes. Jareth’s laid-back demeanor was enough to make anyone roll their eyes.

"Jason, go to the kitchen and make Mr. Jareth a bowl of spaghetti Bolognese." As she took the box, Evadne instructed him while heading to the living room.

"It seems Mr. Jareth believes our hospitality has been lacking." Jason saw his chance. "Indeed, our food might not meet your standards. You might not be used to our cooking."

"No! Who said that? Don't make things up! I'll eat!"

Jareth felt a sudden pang in his chest as if a firework had just exploded in his mind.

As Jason prepared the meal, Evadne and Jareth sat in the living room admiring Blanche's work. She held a crystal-clear fan in her hand. The fan was fully opened, resembling a water fountain. The sculpture was carved from a single piece of white crystal, giving the static sculpture a lively beauty.

"Wow...so beautiful..." Evadne couldn't help but exclaim, feeling as if her soul was purified. She carefully lifted the fan from its stand.

In an instant, Jareth's eyes widened. Her delicate hands were even more beautiful than the meticulously crafted sculpture, making the crystal fan seem dull in comparison.

"Ilana, do you like it?" Jareth looked at her, head tilted.

"Absolutely, I admire this artist's work. It's truly astonishing." Joy radiated from Evadne's face.

"I like it too..."

"Thank you, Mr. Jareth. You're really thoughtful." Evadne's expression turned serious. "But I can't just take it. You must have put a lot of effort into getting this piece. Give me a price, and I'll buy it."

"Ilana, I'll be heartbroken if you talk about money." Jareth touched his chest.

"I've always loved this artist's work. I was planning to go abroad this year to buy one but didn't have the time. Your gift is really thoughtful. So, let's strike a deal. I'll buy it, and you won't feel your efforts were wasted. Both of us will be satisfied."

Evadne smiled. "Besides, I don't like owing anyone anything."

"No can do...I won't take the money!"

"Then name your condition. As long as I can fulfill it, I'm all ears."

Jareth was delighted to hear this, grinning widely, and then he leaned towards Evadne. "Next week is Grandpa's birthday. Could you come with me?"

"Choose something else."

Jareth thought to himself, “You're just an assistant, and you're already acting all high and mighty in front of me? That's way out of line!”

"Jason and I have grown up together,. There's no way I'd let him go." Evadne's gaze turned slightly gloomy, and her voice became cold. "Mr. Jareth, didn't your family recently take over the pipe selling business? Seems like you have quite a lot on your plate."

Jason felt warm inside, Ms. Ilana was definitely on his side!

Jareth was about to blow up, his heart aching. So this male nanny had actually grown up with Ilana! Cassius didn't immediately kick this man out but let him stay by his woman's side. Was he trying to show how broad-minded he was?

"You go wait for me in the dining room, and I'll come down as soon as I've put away these things." Evadne put the artwork back into the box and happily went upstairs with the gift.

Watching the woman's light steps, like a butterfly dancing, Jareth felt very pleased and couldn't help but take out his phone to snap a picture of her retreating figure. Just a casual snap, and it had the aesthetic sense of a top-tier artwork.

At this moment, a message popped up on the phone screen. Thaddeus was in a bad mood, asking him out for a drink. Jareth's vanity suddenly flared up, and he sent the photo he had just taken to Thaddeus.

Two seconds later. Thaddeus called.

"Hello?" Jareth turned around to answer the call, lowering his voice.

Thaddeus' voice was cold, like it was coming from hell, "Are you with Ilana at this time?"

"Not only am I with Ilana, I'm at her place." Jareth was clearly getting carried away.

"Where does she live?!" Thaddeus growled quietly.

"You wouldn't even know where your ex-wife lives, would you? I can't tell you, it's obvious she doesn't want you to disturb her."

"Jareth, I'll ask you again. Where does Ilana live?" Thaddeus' tone was full of threats.

"Ha ha..." Jareth couldn't help but laugh out loud. "I'm not telling you!"