His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 443

The favoritism was as clear as day, an unapologetic display of partiality.

It was glaringly obvious that Evadne was the apple of Thaddeus’s eye. Edith? She might as well have been a ghost.

Avery clenched his fists until his knuckles turned white, his body stiff with barely contained rage.

Why was he always one step behind?

Why was it that the spot by Evadne’s side was always occupied by that contemptible bastard?

Ford’s smile turned grim, his expression darkening, but he maintained the polished facade of a gentleman. “You know, there’s a saying I’ve picked up in your country, ‘to cherish the fairer sex! Mr. Thaddeus, your tender care for Ms. Evadne truly marks you as a gentleman. Seems I’ve been too brash, not considering Ms. Evadne’s feelings. I shall penalize myself with a drink.”

With that, Ford drained his glass.

Thaddeus, his eyes deep and unfathomable, didn’t show any weakness as he too downed his drink in one go.

Applause filled the room, dissipating the awkward tension.

But Frederic’s face had turned stormy with anger.

“Dad, what on earth is Thad thinking? It’s clear as day that President Morris has his sights set on Evadne. Isn’t he just asking for trouble by stepping in between them?”

Glynnis couldn’t help but sneer from the sidelines, “To risk the big picture over a girl, Thad’s really not showing the steadiness expected of a CEO.

Beauty has always spelled trouble from time immemorial, and that Evadne, she’s nothing but trouble.”

“Why can’t you be more like Marilla, quiet and demure? What kind of aristocratic lady airs her family’s dirty laundry like you do?” Frederic reprimanded Glynnis sharply, silencing her immediately.

At that moment, Evadne raised her glass again, her smile contagious, “Come on, everyone, let’s raise a toast to William and Mr. Ford’s esteemed presence! Cheers!”

“Cheers!”

Under the charm of Evadne’s radiant smile, the atmosphere lightened again, and everyone lifted their glasses to drink to the toast.

Only Elspeth stood in the corner, gripping her glass so tightly, yet not daring to take a sip.

“Hey, Elspeth, why aren’t you drinking?”

Evadne suddenly turned her gaze towards a pale–faced Elspeth and said with a light, unbothered smile, “In such a joyful moment, and with such -distinguished guests, won’t you join us in celebration? Or perhaps, the million–dollar champagne provided by the Chambers Group doesn’t suit your

taste?”

Elspeth felt a tightness in her chest, her face frozen in an embarrassed smile, her eyes reddening with barely contained fury.

All eyes turned to her, and indeed, her glass remained untouched.

The Chambers family looked displeased, and Matthew gave Bertha a knowing look. The ever–loyal sister of the family sneered, “Elspeth, as the lady of the Abernathy Group, you must have had your fill of the finest spirits. It’s understandable that our humble offerings don’t appeal to you.”

Knowing full well the animosity between her and the Chambers family, especially Bertha, who had tripped her up more times than she could count at social events, Elspeth braced herself for the onslaught.

“I didn’t mean it that way, please don’t misunderstand. It’s just. I’m a lightweight when it comes to alcohol,” Elspeth managed to say,

Before she could finish, Thaddeus cut in, “Elspeth, you’re too modest. At every family gathering, you’re always the life of the party with a drink in hand. There’s no need for restraint on such a celebratory occasion.”

The room filled with murmurs and mixed expressions.

So after all these years clawing her way up in the Abernathy family and finally securing her place, Elspeth still hadn’t won the approval of the Abernathy heir? One had to wonder if Thaddeus always addressed her in such a manner–if so, it was truly laughable!

Elspeth was shaking, her heavy makeup struggling to hide the deep anger that seemed to weigh more than a poltergeist.

suddenly so eloquent when

and as the others were distracted, she bumped the man beside her with her

Thaddeus’s heart to flutter, his cheeks warming

caught the flush on his handsome face and stifled

bashful

arms late into the night, taking what he wanted with the fervor of a

timid.

just one drink, you don’t need to

at Elspeth, his gaze heavy with warning, “Don’t spoil everyone else’s fun.”

it were nailed in place, she lifted her glass and

poison, Glynnis secretly winced

Evadne and Thaddeus, sensing

to his father’s side, his expression

have you taken a fancy

at first sight,” Ford said, his gaze fixed on Evadne’s lovely features, his

the distinguished ladies here, only Alea seems a match for you.”

rest are

thought of the woman who had attempted to wipe Thaddeus’s trousers and curled his lip in

boy, you have quite the array of

Thaddeus and that young buck from the Chambers family are head over heels for Alea. It’s clear as day to anyone with eyes. And you? First time meeting her and you think you stand a chance?”

with disdain, “all polished up, he’s Mr. Abernathy, CEO of the Abernathy Group Strip away the shine, and he’s just a lapdog for the Abernathy family. Does he really think he’s got a lock on the heir’s seat at the Abernathy Group? If we decided to back someone

so, we should prioritize our interests. Our collaboration with the Abernathy Group is

nodded in resignation. “You’re right, as always. I’ll keep a cool

coerced into downing a stiff drink, felt the alcohol blaze a trail straight to her bladder, and the urge to visit the ladies‘ room hit her like a freight

from Frederic, she left the table. Once out of sight, she

trembled with the effort of holding it in, nearly

she could lift her skirt, disaster struck, and

agonized and alone, until the restroom emptied before she cried out in

tantrum subsided, Elspeth calmed down and sat

an eternity before he picked

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to the races today with my medication, remember?” Her bloodshot eyes pleaded for confirmation. “You won’t break your word, will you? I’ll

from the other end, devoid of any warmth, mocking even.

welling up. “I miss you.

what she missed more was the promise of relief his “miracle cure” held

had

area by track two. Everyone will be at

eager nod, her eyes shining with hope. “I’ll be there. I’ll definitely come

ceremony, the

racing gala always drew the most attention:

the Parade of a Hundred Steeds. The elite showcased their wealth by parading their imported, high–priced

across the track, a spectacular

the races

for this single event

a fortune, while a few competed for glory alone, not for riches but to claim the crown.

families had brought their prized steeds, already waiting in

Treasure today?” Jeff asked, peering through his binoculars at

are you going to get over

to such a fate by your whims. Just hearing that name, I wouldn’t bet on it.

changed it! It’s not Treasure

What, does it spin in place while the others race ahead?” Emeric couldn’t help

as the

enough of Emeric’s sharp

age, Emeric! You rag on me and won’t even place a friendly bet. What, we

be happy. Betting on someone else’s? I’d lose sleep. I’m petty like that.”