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.

hurt your eyes, Jareth wrapped

anger but couldn’t show his irritation without seeming petty for eavesdropping

her eyes, her

he leaned in to kiss her cheek, “In the future, we’ll have lots of

fluttered, her cheeks

drink, his face turning beet

attempting to touch her man and felt a surge of anger.

to make a scene; she

just momentarily overwhelmed, her body reacting on its

what are you doing?” Emeric asked

spectacle of yourself over some man, like some

hard, her rosy lips turning

heard everything, his lips curling darkly as he

Edith’s hand nearly touched Thaddeus, he stood abruptly, a chilling

the ground in a clumsy heap!

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 over her like the threat of a thunderbolt ready

secretly, a sweet satisfaction in her

other man in the world who could give her the security Thaddeus

laughter, making

couldn’t confront Thaddeus. After all, it was his granddaughter who had been shamelessly throwing

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

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

was bringing up such old stories

glass? If it makes Evadne happy, I’d say we could bulldoze the whole

following Gordon to change his attire.

her legs tightly clamped together, her

thankfully having drunk little water, or else it would have

the venue,

had predicted. Such lengthy outdoor events were proving to be a significant strain on this woman’s physical

with a champagne glass in hand

splendid occasion. Today, not only have I had the honor of meeting esteemed elders

“I’d like to toast to these two gentlemen, welcoming them to Elmsworth.” As she finished her toast, her

the great families, and perhaps in the entire nation, Evadne

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

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

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

was

in shock. He had not expected Evadne to have personal

thought about it, the more uneasy he

Abernathy family, she had hidden her true identity, never flaunting her capabilities, nor had she

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