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.

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

his irritation without seeming petty for

Marilla quickly shut her eyes, her expression adorably earnest.

kiss her cheek, “In the future, we’ll have lots of beautiful babies. Too much

Marilla’s heart fluttered, her cheeks blooming with a rosy

choked on his drink, his face turning beet red!

watched Edith attempting to touch her man and felt a

a scene; she wasn’t

momentarily overwhelmed, her body

what are you doing?”

you? Making a spectacle of yourself over some man, like some street brawler? Are you as lowly as that girl? Don’t disappoint me, don’t disgrace

lip hard, her rosy lips turning white

darkly as he leisurely sipped his champagne.

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

the ground in a

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 over her like the threat of

a sweet satisfaction in

no other man in the world who could give her the

struggled to contain their laughter, making Edith’s humiliation burn even hotter!

granddaughter who had been shamelessly throwing herself at him, in full view of

daughter, I’d have disciplined her ten times a day,” Jeff muttered under his breath, sitting next to Emeric, “Evadne’s

flatter her. She’s nothing but a wild monkey,” Emeric glanced at his daughter, “Do you remember how many times we had to replace the windows because of

he was bringing up

Evadne was different from the rest. She’s my kind of girl! Just a few shards of glass? If it makes Evadne happy, I’d say we could bulldoze

himself, following Gordon

to straighten her back, her legs tightly clamped

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

the moment Evadne had entered the venue, she

events were proving to be a significant strain on

mischievously as she suddenly stood up with a champagne glass

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

to toast to these two gentlemen, welcoming them to Elmsworth.” As she finished her

great families, and perhaps in the entire nation, Evadne

had appeared, Junior Morris had been utterly captivated by this beautiful and noble woman, unable

sneered at Evadne, muttering with contempt, “Who do you think you are,

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a cheerful tone, “Alea, I had no idea

crowd was

to have personal connections with the

thought about it, the more uneasy he

Abernathy family, she had hidden her true identity,