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.

dispersed. Only he and Gordon

Mrs. Abernathy, and she’s facing a backlash online. Everyone’s sympathizing

“But.” Gordon hesitated.

Thaddeus asked anxiously.

Chairman Emeric being chummy with him. There are rumors that the Ashbourne family might be joining forces with the Chambers family, and Mrs. Abernathy could end

felt a searing pain,

was about to seek out Evadne, he spotted the chairman and president of Aether Dynamics, William, and his son, approaching with

Thaddeus! It’s William Morris!”

no prior notice. Did they change their plans on a whim?” While they spoke, Junior Morris

meeting to discuss 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

president of the Abernathy Group?” Ford tilted his chin up slightly, a smirk revealing a hint of disdain, which was quite off–putting. “Oh, I had

lips formed a

last meeting had thoroughly offended both William and

Group, there would be many more interactions to come. Now, they were openly siding with his older

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, in the world of business,

his son exchanged glances.

composed, making it impossible for them to lash

of the Abernathy Group was

with Thaddeus, their attitude softening a bit.

slight parting of his lips, Thaddeus’s voice

the gathering, members of the four

had the Fairhavens looking more sour–faced than

happier he was. In another age, he’d have been

on his face. “If it wasn’t for you,

fuming with silent

of the recent commotion, couldn’t help but snicker at the rare sight of the

For of the

If I don’t look out for her, who will? I can’t exactly turn my back on family.”

cheery voice announced,

hand in hand, radiating the closeness of a young married couple. Jareth gazed adoringly at Marilla beside him,

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

the undercurrents, broke the ice. “What a handsome couple! Congratulations to you

Fairhaven’s smile couldn’t have been more

with a

had

of the same Abernathy lineage, had managed to don a Camille design before her. If word got out, people would

the dress to Marilla, fueling her resentment to the point of nearly tearing at her own skirt in

friendship rivals that of mine with Emeric. And now you and Ms. Marilla together, it’s the perfect match! This is indeed a cause for celebration!” Jeff said with a grin, turning to Barry. “Mr.

responded with a cold curl of his lip, saying nothing.

of the Fairhaven family was far from pleased with Marilla. Even in front of Frederic,

in the air, a

darkened, his displeasure

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

he held Marilla’s hand tightly, “our wedding day is just around the corner, and you’ll be the first to receive an invitation.

their wedding day was just