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.

reporters had dispersed. Only

Abernathy, and

“But.” Gordon hesitated.

it?” Thaddeus asked

now there are photos of Chairman Emeric being chummy with him. There are rumors that the Ashbourne family might

Thaddeus felt a searing pain, imagining the worst.

was about to seek out Evadne, he spotted the chairman and president of

Thaddeus! It’s William

they change their plans on a whim?” While they spoke, Junior Morris had

our partnership, but you stood us up. I thought you might have quit and we’d never see you again,” William Morris said, his tone light but edged

Ford tilted his chin up slightly, a smirk revealing a hint of disdain, which was quite off–putting. “Oh, I had assumed the president of the Abernathy Group would be the Abernathy family’s golden

a thin, cold line.

at the last meeting had thoroughly offended both William and his son.

the Abernathy Group, there would be many more interactions to come.

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 could jeopardize our partnership. After all,

son

stood poised and composed, making it impossible for them to lash

with Chad, the man in charge of the Abernathy Group was now Thaddeus, and he had

softening a bit. “Mr. Thaddeus, we look forward

his lips, Thaddeus’s voice resonated warmly,

gathering, members of the four prominent

debacle had the Fairhavens looking more sour–faced than

his kin, the happier he was. In another age, he’d have been branded a scoundrel.

stepping in,” Barry said to his second son, a grateful look on his face. “If it wasn’t for you, who knows

head, fuming with silent rage.

the rare sight of the usually brash and bold Edith looking so deflated.

For of the

will? I

Mom, we’re here,” a cheery

in hand, radiating the closeness of a young married couple. Jareth

was tense, especially from Barry and Mrs. Fairhaven, who were noticeably cold and

and Marilla an item now?” Bertha, oblivious to the undercurrents, broke the ice. “What a handsome couple! Congratulations to

composed, but Mrs. Fairhaven’s smile couldn’t have been more

pierced Marilla as she took in her bright yellow chiffon dress with a black bow, a creation by the famed designer Camille. The

haute couture wasn’t available to just anyone, and Glynnis had been turned away more times than she cared to remember.

design before her. If word got out, people would say she

Marilla, fueling her resentment to the point of

mine with Emeric. And now you and Ms. Marilla together, it’s the perfect match! This is indeed a cause for

with a cold curl of

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

awkwardness hung heavy in the air, a palpable discomfort.

expression darkened, his

had always been known for her ruthless ambition and her cold–hearted ways, but when it came to her daughter Marilla, she was fiercely protective. The Fairhaven

beaming with joy as he held Marilla’s hand tightly, “our wedding day is just around the corner,

wedding day was just the dawn