His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 442

The arrival of the Morris family added a subtle edge to the atmosphere.

Frederic and the folks from the Fairhaven estate were quite warm towards them. Though both were from well–to–do families, there was no need to brown–nose, but their cordiality was markedly warmer compared to their attitude towards others.

Only Thaddeus sat aloof and handsome as a statue by Frederic’s side, his gaze heavy with unspoken passion as he stared unwaveringly at the love of his life.

At that moment, Emeric was Winding something to his daughter Evadne, the pair deep in serious conversation, the young woman listening intently, oblivious to the burning gaze that nearly bore holes into her.

Suddenly, Thaddeus’s chiseled face darkened like a storm cloud passing overhead.

Avery had just lifted his champagne flute, leaning forward and completely blocking his line of sight.

The next second, he slowly turned to face him, a teasing smirk on his lips as he raised his glass in a mock toast.

Thaddeus felt as if his blood had turned to ice in his veins, his face casting deep shadows as he clenched the stem of his wine glass so tightly it might snap!

Avery arched an eyebrow, lazily sipping his drink, his expression and smile nothing but provocative!

CRACK-

Thaddeus’s breath caught, and he crushed the stem of the glass, which fell to the floor, drenching him in champagne.

“Oops! Thad, you’ve stained your shirt!” Edith’s attention was entirely on Thaddeus. She sprang up like a jack–in–the–box and rushed to his side.

Then, to everyone’s shock, she knelt down and began to dab at the wet spots on Thaddeus’s trousers with her handkerchief!

The crowd was speechless.

This was a bit too much, wasn’t it? The Fairhaven heiress demeaning herself like this?

Barry and Mrs. Fairhaven were livid, their faces turning an ashen hue. Gary, seeing his niece made a spectacle of, felt no shame but rather seemed amused, barely containing his laughter.

And this chuckle was caught by Jareth, his beautiful eyes narrowing.

But he didn’t plan to intervene. In his eyes, Thaddeus should seize the opportunity to let Edith make a fool of herself, hopefully teaching her a lesson to never again covet a taken man!

“Jareth.” Marilla tugged at his sleeve and called out softly.

–“Hmm? What is it?” Jareth asked gently, looking down.

“I don’t know why, but looking at your uncle Gary, it just feels uncomfortable, Marilla confessed, her candid nature unable to hide her thoughts.

Though she spoke softly, Gary’s ears perked up, catching snippets of the conversation.

much trash can hurt your eyes, Jareth wrapped an arm around

irritation without seeming petty for eavesdropping on a

quickly shut her eyes, her

her cheek, “In the future,

cheeks blooming

his drink, his face turning beet red!

and felt a surge of anger. She

going to make a scene; she wasn’t

just momentarily overwhelmed, her

doing?” Emeric asked

planning to emulate Edith, are you? Making a spectacle of yourself over some man, like some street brawler? Are you as lowly

lip hard, her rosy lips turning white

darkly as he leisurely sipped

hand nearly touched Thaddeus, he stood abruptly, a

Edith stumbled and fell to the ground

and Edith’s embarrassment was complete. “Ms. Fairhaven, please

smiled secretly, a sweet satisfaction in her

in the world who could

struggled to contain their laughter,

After all, it was his granddaughter who had

leaves much to be desired. Had it been my daughter, I’d have disciplined her ten times a day,” Jeff muttered under his breath, sitting next to Emeric, “Evadne’s so graceful. How can those

“Do you remember how many times we had to replace the windows because of her when she was

he was bringing up such old stories just to tease her

of girl! Just a few shards of glass? If it makes Evadne happy, I’d say we could bulldoze the whole house and build anew!” Jeff was the epitome of a doting father–in–law, finding his

Gordon to

was curled up, unable to straighten her back, her legs tightly

was enduring excruciating pain, thankfully having drunk little water, or else it would have been a catastrophic flood!

the venue, she had been

predicted. Such lengthy outdoor events were

eyes twinkled mischievously as she suddenly stood up with a champagne glass in

not only have I had the honor of meeting esteemed elders and dear friends, but also legends of the corporate world, like Mr. Morris

these two gentlemen, welcoming them to Elmsworth.” As she finished her toast, her red lips met the

women from the great families, and perhaps in the entire nation, Evadne shone

moment she had appeared, Junior Morris had been utterly captivated by this beautiful and noble woman, unable to shift

Evadne, muttering with contempt, “Who do you think you are, playing hostess to the big shots like they even know which cabbage

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raised his glass to Evadne, and said in a cheerful tone, “Alea, I had no idea you

was astounded!

to have personal connections with the

about it,

her true identity, never flaunting her capabilities, nor