Chapter 313

The birthday feast was about to kick off.

Seeing the room filled with esteemed guests, Evadne couldn’t help but smile at the sight of Emeric and Grandpa chatting away at the front of the room. “Well, I’ll be! Is that Mr. Hamilton?”

“Yep, it sure is! Mr. Hamilton is aging like a fine wine, isn’t he?”

“It’s rare to see such a close bond between Mr. Hamilton and Chairman Emeric these days. If you didn’t know better, you’d think Chairman Emeric was Mr. Hamilton’s son!”

“I heard Mrs. Abernathy is also having a birthday bash tonight. Hamilton skipped his own family gathering to attend Chairman Emeric’s. Intriguing, isn’t it?” Laughter echoed among the guests.

“It’s clear as day that Mr. Hamilton doesn’t approve of his daughter–in–law, Elspeth! For the past six months, with allegations of bribery, auction fraud, and even her niece making a fool out of Mr. Thaddeus, it’s no wonder Mr. Hamilton is not fond of her!”

“I’ve seen Mr. Thaddeus with Chairman Emeric’s daughter, Miss Evadne, they seemed quite a match. Remember that auction scandal? Mr. Thaddeus seemed to defend her. Do you think there’s a chance for them?”

Upon hearing this, Evadne frowned.

“Unlikely, I suppose.”

“Why so?”

“Remember that ugly breakup with his ex, the girl from the Stirling family? He was the talk of the town. Miss Evadne, being so dignified and proud, could she really handle that baggage?”

Evadne nodded in agreement.

“Exes are like cockroaches in the kitchen of a restaurant. You can ignore them until they crawl onto your dining table. No matter how much you tell yourself it doesn’t matter, it’s still nauseating! Mr. Thaddeus might be a catch, but Miss Evadne can do better than someone with a ‘record.”

Evadne nodded again in strong agreement.

“Enjoying the gossip?”

Evadne suddenly looked up, surprised.

When did Thaddeus get here? He was now standing beside her, a gentle smile on his face, his eyes glowing softly as he looked at her.

“I didn’t eavesdrop!” Evadne quickly turned her face away, biting her lower lip.

She’d been caught!

“They were mostly right, but they missed one thing.”

Thaddeus gracefully took a seat, beside her, his gaze on her slightly flushed face. “I don’t only have a past, I have an ex–wife.”

“So, are you proud of that, Mr. Thaddeus?” Evadne crossed her arms, smirking.

Seeing her getting a bit upset, Thaddeus gave a bitter smile. “Evadne, there’s no pride left in me when it comes to you.”

expression softened slightly, her heart skipping

“I just regret.”

voice was hoarse, his handsome face turning somber. “I regret how I treated you, regret that we were married in

you don’t need to regret, Mr.

away from him, her voice cold. “I’m glad I was your nameless wife for three years, and

Miserable marriage.

swallowed hard, his

everything they had been through, to Evadne, he was

helps me move on from our failed marriage faster. I can pretend

and let out a light laugh. “Well, we were never really together, were

“Evadne.”

Thaddeus could finish, a sweet voice rang out from behind them. “Master! Sorry

saw her student, Camille, her face instantly lighting

you’d be too busy with

tightly. “How could I mis’s it? When you invite me to a feast, I make sure

Camille noticed Thaddeus sitting next to Eyadne, his presence simply too overwhelming to

fell instantly. “Master, you’re sitting with

man next

his heart, but still managed to say, “Evadne, if you’re disgusted by

thought, “There’s no way I’m changing

Evadne

can close your eyes.” Thaddeus leaned in closer, his voice

Evadne, ever the clever one, fell right into his

can feed you.” Thaddeus tilted towards her,

a shiver run down her spine. She tried to move her chair away from him, but Thaddeus, reading her like a book,

preventing her from moving.

turned bright red as she glared at Thaddeus’s warm,

it’s just dinner. Don’t go ” Thaddeus pleaded, eyes full of longing

“Thaddeus.”

into his flesh. It was a gesture of defiance,

but she tightened her grip as much as she can. “Sitting down to a simple, home–cooked meal with you, just like any normal couple, was something I used to dream about. But now, honestly, the thought of

on her

bring down the mood with your apologies,” Evadne said dismissively. “You’re already here, so you might

was a small concession, but Thaddeus

I ran into on my way here!” Camille interrupted, trying to

water, trying to stay calm. Camille, the top fashion designer, who always

more,”

was busy holding down his chest, choking

he

I came. There was a car

Evadne, Thaddeus were shocked.

could be so light in

Are you hurt?! Why didn’t you call me? I can take you to the hospital!” Evadne

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