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

Thaddeus, I saw the trending news. Edith has apologized to Mrs. Abernathy, and she’s facing a backlash online. Everyone’s sympathizing with Mrs. Abernathy.”

“But.” Gordon hesitated.

Thaddeus asked anxiously.

who cleared Mrs. Abernathy’s troubles, and now there are photos of Chairman Emeric being chummy with him. There are rumors that the Ashbourne family might be joining forces with the Chambers family, and Mrs. Abernathy

felt a searing

to seek out Evadne, he spotted the chairman and president of Aether Dynamics, William, and his son, approaching with an entourage of staff and

It’s William

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

discuss our partnership, but you stood us up. I thought you might have quit and we’d never see you again,”

up slightly, a smirk revealing a hint of disdain, which was quite off–putting. “Oh, I had assumed the president of the Abernathy

lips formed a

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

interactions to come. Now, they were openly siding with his older brother, treating him with prejudice and as though

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, in the world

son exchanged glances.

stood poised and composed, making it impossible for them to

Abernathy Group was now Thaddeus, and he

William and his son shook hands with Thaddeus, their attitude softening a bit. “Mr. Thaddeus, we look forward to a fruitful collaboration then.”

slight parting of his lips, Thaddeus’s

four prominent families

looking more sour–faced than ever, except for

among his kin, the happier he was. In

his second son, a grateful look on his face. “If it wasn’t for you, who knows how we’d have contained the chaos that girl

her head, fuming with silent rage.

at the rare sight of the usually brash and bold Edith looking

For of the

will? I can’t exactly turn my back on family.” The mention of turning one’s back reminded

we’re here,” a cheery voice

couple. Jareth gazed adoringly at Marilla beside him, their

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

Jareth and Marilla an item now?” Bertha, oblivious to the undercurrents, broke the ice. “What a

but Mrs. Fairhaven’s smile couldn’t

her bright yellow chiffon dress with a black bow, a creation by the famed designer Camille. The sight burned her

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

same Abernathy lineage, had managed to don a Camille design before her.

her resentment to the point of nearly tearing at her

and Ms. Marilla together, it’s the perfect match! This is indeed a cause for celebration!”

curl of his lip, saying nothing.

clear for all to see–the patriarch of the Fairhaven family was far from

the air, a palpable discomfort.

darkened, his

known for her ruthless ambition and her cold–hearted ways, but when it 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 slide without

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

like their wedding day was just the dawn of tomorrow.