His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

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Chapter 445

“What’s wrong?” Emeric asked, his voice a deep rumble.

“Our jockey got injured by some crazed horse from the Lockwoods while he was out walking ours!”

The Ashbournes exchanged shocked glances.

“What?”

Emeric’s eyes widened with concern. “How is he? Not in any life–threatening danger, I hope?”

́Although Emeric was known as a ruthless tycoon in the boardroom, he was known for his benevolence towards his staff. His first

thought wasn’t about the race, but about the jockey’s safety.

Mr. Dylan, the estate manager, wiped his brow. “No, thank goodness. He’s got multiple bruises and a broken arm. We’ve sent him to the hospital, but there’s no way he can compete now.”

Emeric exhaled in relief. “As long as he’s okay, that’s what matters.”

“Which horse caused the injury? We must hold them accountable,” Myra gently reminded.

“Don’t

worry, Myra dear. The Ashbournes won’t be pushed around. I’ve already handled it. They will be held fully responsible.”

But now, the Ashbournes were in a tight spot….

Without a jockey, were they to bow out of the competition, just handing over this grand opportunity on a silver platter?

Emeric clenched his jaw, his face etched with frustration.

“Chairman Emeric, it’s a true shame your horse won’t compete in such a prestigious event.”

Frederic’s mouth spoke of regret, but his lips curled into a smug smile. “Nonetheless, there’s always next year. No need to dwell on it too much.”

Emeric’s expression darkened.

He thought, “So, your son bullies my daughter, and you think you can gloat over my misfortune? Over my dead body!”

The Chambers and the Fairhavens breathed a sigh of relief, with one less contender to worry about.

“Regret? Mr. Frederic, you speak too soon.”

Evadne stepped forward with a confident grace, her tone conveying an undeniable sense of pride. “The Ashbournes don’t leave room for regrets, nor do we accept defeat.”

Frederic’s smugness faltered.

Evadne’s decisive words shattered the tension and redefined the atmosphere.

Thaddeus watched his spirited love with a gentle smile, eagerly anticipating the surprise she was about to unveil.

“Tsk, that little minx is making a scene again!” Glynnis muttered under her breath.

a statement because she can’t stand to see her family lose out,” Edith twirled a lock of her hair

subsided, Evadne spoke with calm resolve, “Dad, let me

in a

did she

going to race? Could she even handle it?

at Evadne’s captivating silhouette,

eyes bulged in disbelief.

sarcastically, “Oh, you must be psychic, saying exactly what

try to play the hero. We’ll see how she fares,” Edith hissed, her eyes maliciously fixed on Evadne’s

do this?”

you really have to ask?” Eyadne winked playfully, her eyes

and Cassius exchanged knowing looks. They were aware that Evadne could ride, but racing was a different beast entirely. “Ms. Evadne, racing isn’t child’s play, and this event is crucial for

expected her to

it really proper for you to compete?” Edith, emboldened by her grandfather’s words, joined in deriding Evadne.

you suggesting that horse riding isn’t a sport for women, or do you inherently believe that women are inferior to men?” Evadne’s gaze was icy as she replied, her lips curving into a mocking smile. “If I recall correctly, your grandmother

mortification,

head at his

“Um, Jareth.”

has

backward for her, what is there to fear? Quite the novelty,” Jareth chuckled, warming her hand in

I didn’t

tables in their favor. Marilla kept her gaze fixed on the ground, her cherry lips parting ever so slightly as she murmured in a Wind, “I’m worried.

did you say?” Jareth asked, not

It’s nothing.” she stammered, shaking her head fervently

and nightmarish, flooded her mind like a relentless tide. She took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and forced herself not to dwell

Barry a confident smile that could rival the sun and moon. “Mr. Barry, thank you for your concern, but I never enter a battle I’m not sure of winning. This competition is mine for the taking!”

opinion of the young woman shifting

demeanor reminded him of his wife in her

own granddaughter, he’d have to admit that this girl was indeed a force to be reckoned with, a true warrior in her own right.

his grandson were to court Ms. Evadne.

he considered, might be worth

I’m running out of time. I’ll go get changed,” Evadne announced cheerfully, waving to them before heading out with Mr.

Be careful!” Myra called out, her eyes brimming with

and

have a shot at it,” Emeric commented, masking his concern

burning gaze followed Evadne until she

Didn’t expect Evadne to be an equestrian?” he asked, his brows

a smirk, standing beside him like a scene from

outward grace, these two were mortal enemies,

and resonant. “And gifts,

smile. “It’s clear you don’t

fingers slowly curling

you ever let Evadne see the real you, Avery?” he laughed, his eyes like dark, fathomless whirlpools. “Did she ever see the ruthless Mr. Avery who conspired

provoke me, Thaddeus,” Avery warned, his smile belying the infernal chill radiating from him. “I can make you wish for tears

won’t come.”

smile that was both stunning and suffocating, a challenge to the looming

outcome of provoking you, the rabid dog,” he

downed three glasses of champagne in quick succession, yet the fiery anger within

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