His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 441

Evadne’s gaze was frosty as she watched Avery, her eyes narrowing into slits as she clenched her fists tightly, trying to reconcile the darkness she knew lurked beneath his polished facade.

“Good boy,” Emeric said with a twinkle in his eye, his voice rich with unspoken meanings. “You’ve got a whole lifetime ahead of you for you and Evadne to get cozy.”

The flashbulbs captured the moment, eliciting gasps of surprise from the onlookers.

As a legend in his own right, a titan of industry, Emeric was rarely this affectionate with the younger generation. His actions spoke volumes it was as if he was treating Avery as his future son–in–law!

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‘I can’t help but feel Chairman Emeric is playing matchmaker between Mr. Avery and Ms. Evadne,” someone murmured under their breath.

“It sure looks that way. He’s cold as ice to Mr. Thaddeus but warm as a summer’s day to Mr. Avery, as if he’s family. Isn’t it obvious? And who in the business world doesn’t know that Mr. Chambers and Chairman Emeric are tight as thieves, with their families going way back? If Evadne hadn’t been so headstrong, Emeric would’ve pampered her into engagement with the young Chambers heir years ago!” “But it seems to me Evadne still carries a torch for Thaddeus. The way they walked the red carpet hand in hand looked like a couple on the mend.”

“Pfft, what does it matter? In the world of high society, do any of these young heirs and heiresses actually get a say in their marriages? Emeric indulged her once; would he really stand for it a second time?”

“If the Ashbourne family really does merge with the Chambers Group, that’s going to–be–the–scoop of the century, shaking up the entire business landscape of Elmsworth!”

Evadne couldn’t bear it any longer. Her expression darkened as she strode away briskly.

“Evadne!”

Avery caught up with her, his eyes brimming with concern. “What’s wrong? Still upset about the mess with Edith?” Evadne said nothing, just kept walking.

“Evadne, if you’re still not feeling vindicated, I have plenty more tricks up my sleeve to cheer you up. I’d do anything to make you happy.” Suddenly, she stopped in her tracks. “Do you really have evidence against Edith? Proof that she slandered me?”

“No, it was a bluff. I knew she had something to hide, she’s afraid of the light,” Avery admitted with a light chuckle, being candid.

“Given what I know about Edith, her mental fortitude is even stronger than Glynnis’s. As the darling of the Fairhaven family, pampered by Barry and Jareth, would she really fear your idle threats?“.

Evadne’s piercing gaze turned towards him, suspicion in her eyes. “Or perhaps, Avery, you and Ms. Edith share a certain rapport, and she gave you that bit of face?”

Her words were laced with irony but hit Avery where it hurt, playing right into the shadows of his heart.

He adjusted his glasses, hiding the glint of something sinister in his eyes. “Evadne, I have no dealings with any woman, except you.” “Cut it out. I have someone I love. No matter how much you pine for me, I have no interest in you.”

Her harsh words cut through Avery like a blade, leaving a taste of blood in his mouth.

“Evadne, my feelings for you are real.”

“Mr. Chambers, I won’t deny you the rights that any normal man should have.”

With a cold laugh, Evadne saw through his ploy. “And stop wasting your effort. No matter how hard you try to please Emeric, I won’t choose you over Thaddeus.”

Meanwhile, Thaddeus was busy strategizing his next moves with Gordon.

By the time he received news of Evadne’s near ruin at the hands of Edith, and rushed over as fast as he could, it was all over.

guests had gone, the reporters had dispersed. Only he

has apologized to Mrs. Abernathy, and she’s facing a backlash online. Everyone’s sympathizing with

“But.” Gordon hesitated.

is it?” Thaddeus asked

him. There are rumors

a searing pain, imagining the

to seek out Evadne, he spotted the chairman and president of Aether Dynamics,

Thaddeus! It’s

father and son are here? There was no prior notice. Did they change their plans on a whim?” While they

might have quit and we’d never see

his chin up slightly, a smirk revealing a hint of disdain, which was quite off–putting. “Oh,

lips formed a

no–show at the last meeting had thoroughly offended both William and his son.

with the Abernathy Group, there would be many more interactions to come. Now, they were openly siding with his older brother, treating him with prejudice and

one of easy confidence. Ignoring their jibes, he extended his hand to William in a gesture that was both gracious and assertive. “The president of the Abernathy Group is not my brother Chad, nor have I resigned from the group. Let’s take this opportunity for a fresh introduction. I hope we can work together for mutual benefit and success. Let’s not dwell on trivialities that

son

it impossible for them to lash out.

they were friends with Chad, the man in charge of the Abernathy Group was now

their attitude softening a bit. “Mr. Thaddeus, we look forward to a fruitful collaboration

slight parting of his lips, Thaddeus’s voice resonated warmly, “I share that sentiment.”

the four prominent

more sour–faced

was. In another

second son, a grateful look on his face. “If it wasn’t for you, who knows

fuming

couldn’t help but snicker at the rare sight of the usually brash

For of the

who will? I can’t exactly turn my back on family.” The mention of

here,” a cheery voice announced, drawing everyone’s

radiating the closeness of a young married couple. Jareth gazed adoringly

Fairhaven, who were noticeably cold and distant toward the

to the undercurrents, broke the ice.

Mrs. Fairhaven’s smile couldn’t have been more strained.

as she took in her bright yellow chiffon dress with a black bow, a creation by the

available to just anyone, and Glynnis had been turned away more times than she cared to

had managed to don a Camille design before her. If word got out,

to Marilla, fueling her resentment to the point

match! This is indeed a

responded with a cold curl of

opposition was clear for all to see–the patriarch of the Fairhaven family was far from pleased with Marilla. Even in front of Frederic, he couldn’t muster even a

awkwardness hung heavy in the

his displeasure evident.

came to her daughter Marilla, she was fiercely protective. The Fairhaven family might look down on them, but she would be damned if she let that

tightly, “our wedding day is just around the corner,

their wedding day was