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.

wrapped an arm around his petite wife’s waist, raising

felt a surge of anger but couldn’t show his irritation without seeming petty for eavesdropping on a young couple’s conversation.

quickly shut her eyes, her expression

then he leaned in to kiss her cheek, “In the future, we’ll have lots of beautiful babies. Too much trash can affect the kids‘ looks.”

cheeks blooming with a rosy glow.

his drink, his face turning beet red!

watched Edith attempting to touch her man and felt a surge of anger. She leaned forward

make a

overwhelmed, her body reacting on its own.

doing?” Emeric asked sternly.

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

bit her lip hard, her rosy lips turning white from

lips curling darkly as he leisurely

as Edith’s hand nearly touched Thaddeus, he stood abruptly,

and fell to the ground in a clumsy

her up. Those in the back who hadn’t noticed were now fully aware, and Edith’s embarrassment was complete. “Ms. Fairhaven, please conduct yourself with dignity,” Thaddeus said icily, his voice hanging

smiled secretly, a sweet satisfaction in her

man in the world who could

struggled to contain their laughter, making Edith’s humiliation

it was his granddaughter who had been shamelessly throwing

disciplined her ten times a day,” Jeff muttered under his breath, sitting next to Emeric, “Evadne’s so graceful. How can those nouveau

but a wild monkey,” Emeric glanced at his daughter, “Do you remember how many times we had to replace the windows because of her

he was bringing up such old stories

makes Evadne happy,

himself, following Gordon to change

her back, her legs tightly clamped together, her body quivering

were looking grim. She was enduring excruciating pain, thankfully having drunk little water, or else it would have been a

Evadne had entered the venue,

were proving

with a champagne glass

have I had the honor of meeting esteemed elders and dear friends, but also legends of the corporate world, like Mr. Morris and Mr.

a charming smile, Evadne raised her glass to William and his son, “I’d like to toast to these two gentlemen, welcoming them to Elmsworth.” As she finished her toast, her red lips met the rim of her glass, and

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

appeared, Junior Morris had been utterly captivated by this beautiful and noble woman, unable to shift his gaze away from her striking features.

off for what?” Glynnis sneered at Evadne, muttering with contempt, “Who do you think you are, playing hostess to the big shots like they even know which cabbage patch you sprouted

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finish her thought, William nodded approvingly, raised his glass to Evadne, and said in a cheerful tone, “Alea, I had no idea you were the daughter of

was

Evadne to

about it, the more uneasy

true identity, never flaunting her capabilities, nor had she ever assisted them.or

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