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.

can hurt your eyes, Jareth wrapped an arm around his petite

his irritation without seeming petty for eavesdropping on a young couple’s conversation.

quickly shut her eyes, her expression adorably earnest.

ruffled her hair, 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.

choked on his drink, his face turning beet

touch her man and felt a surge of anger. She leaned

to make a scene;

overwhelmed, her body reacting

are you doing?” Emeric asked

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

hard, her rosy

darkly as he leisurely sipped his

nearly touched Thaddeus, he stood abruptly, a chilling aura

to the ground in a

to help 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 over her like the

secretly, a sweet satisfaction

no other man in the world who could give her

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

granddaughter who had been shamelessly

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

at his daughter, “Do you remember

annoyed that he was bringing up such old stories just to tease

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 the whole house

momentarily excused himself, following Gordon to change his

Elspeth was curled up, unable to straighten her back, her legs tightly clamped together, her body quivering

having drunk little water, or else it would have been a catastrophic

had entered the venue, she had

events were proving to be a significant

stood up with a

honor of meeting esteemed elders and dear friends,

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

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

captivated by this beautiful and

off for what?” Glynnis sneered at Evadne, muttering with contempt, “Who do you think you are, playing hostess to the big shots like

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

was

had not expected Evadne to have

about it, the more uneasy

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