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.

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

a surge of anger but couldn’t show his irritation without seeming petty for eavesdropping on a young

eyes, her

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

her cheeks blooming with a rosy glow.

his drink, his face

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

wasn’t really going to make a scene; she

her body

are you doing?” Emeric asked sternly.

planning to emulate Edith, are you? Making a spectacle of yourself over some man, like some

her lip hard, her rosy lips turning white from the

his lips curling darkly as he leisurely sipped his champagne.

nearly touched Thaddeus, he stood abruptly, a chilling

and fell to the ground in

noticed were now fully aware, and Edith’s embarrassment was complete. “Ms. Fairhaven, please conduct yourself with dignity,”

smiled secretly, a sweet satisfaction in her

no other man in the world

contain their laughter, making Edith’s humiliation

it was his granddaughter who had been shamelessly throwing herself at him, in full view of everyone.

Fairhaven’s upbringing really 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.

at his daughter, “Do you remember how many times we had to

he was bringing up such old stories just to tease

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

momentarily excused himself, following Gordon to change his

her back, her legs tightly clamped together,

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

moment Evadne had entered the venue, she had been discreetly

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

mischievously as she suddenly stood up with

only have I had the honor of meeting esteemed elders and dear friends, but also legends of the corporate world, like Mr. Morris and Mr. Ford. It’s a

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 she tilted back her graceful neck to drink the bubbly champagne with elegance and

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

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

are, playing hostess to the big shots like they even know which cabbage patch you

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she could 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

expected Evadne to have personal connections

he thought about it,

Abernathy family, she had hidden her true identity,