His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 464

“Hey? Emeric, where’s Evadne? Jeff craned his neck, peering outside with persistent curiosity.

“She won’t be joining us tonight, Jell. Evadne is injured and needs her rest. I’ve told her to stay

wy put and recover, Emeric replied with a nonchalant shrug.

“Emeric, you’re being unfair, man. You promised to bring Evadne over this time, Besides, we’re practically family now, not just guests!” Jeff rambled on though confusion gnawed at him inside.

Emeric settled into his seat, “If you really care about Evadne, you should let her heal properly. No need to drag her around.”

It was just before that horse race that he’d met with Emeric in private.

They had hit it off, and Emeric seemed quite taken with his son, assuring him that he would support the union between Evadne and Avery, welcoming Evadine into the Chambers family as a daughter–in–law.

He had also pondered Byron’s marriage prospects, his beloved second son, second only to his eldest in his affections.

He was angling for a double celebration, hoping to propose to Emeric and Myra’s daughter Nydia on behalf of Byron.

Originally, he didn’t think Nydia was a match for Byron given her modest background.

But now that Byron was down to one good leg, he wasn’t in a position to be choosy, and Ms. Nydia suddenly seemed much more appealing. That was why he’d eagerly brought Byron along tonight, to meet with Nydia,

But what he couldn’t fathom was why Emeric, who had virtually handpicked Avery as his son–in–law, had come without Evadne and with a noticeably

cooler demeanor

Avery, his interest thoroughly extinguished, downed a glass of bourbon in frustration

Tonight, the unsuspecting Nydia was a vision in an elegant white lace dress that highlighted her flawless porcelain skip, Her dancer’s physique was lithe and graceful as a swan, and her exposed legs were as perfect as a sculpted masterpiece

Usually, Evadine’s stunning beauty and presence overshadowed Nydia

But now, it was clear that both sisters were beauties in their own right, reminiscent of the classic novel’s contrasting heroines, like the fair and virtuous Amy and the fiery and passionate Jo.

Byron, having spent too much time in the hospital and away from female company aside from nurses couldn’t take his eyes off Nydia,

Avery, reading his less–than–pure thoughts with a glance, couldn’t help but suppress a cold, mocking smile.

The feast was served, and Emeric barely touched his food, seemingly without an appetite,

Nydia sat next to Byron, who was diligently attentive, serving her food and pouring her drinks, but she only responded with polite reserve, leaving the food he offered untouched.

Nydia’s heart and eyes, there was only room for her dear Jason. Other men barely warranted

that the race’s over, about the arrangement

and he’s shown nothing but respect and diligence, qualities I admire in a young man. But feelings can’t be forced. Evadne has given her heart to another, and you

words caught the Chambers men completely off guard.

a dangerous red mingling with the fury, his handsome features tight as if carved from

snicker at the sight of his brother’s displeasure

Ashbourne family and becoming Emeric’s favored son–in–law to

Didn’t we have an

over thirty years. How do you think I’ve treated you? Better than your own brothers! When you were targeted for assassination, with a spiper lurking on a rooftop, I stood in front of you without knowing where the shooter was, ready to take a bullet

memory

Er were

then, kindred spirits with a brotherly bond. Jeff had risked his life for

to Jelf.

was that same event that had led to his fortuitous rescue by

in this lifetime, Emeric’s

forgotten everything! Otherwise, you wouldn’t go back on your word and

a crystal glass from the table and hurled

Myra were

seen Jeff so furious with Emeric, who usually joked around with him. It was evident how much he prized this potential alliance, enough to risk’o fallout with a brother of over three decades.

your health, don’t get

stood up in alarm, but Byron’s injured leg

tribulations that even us younger folks envy Please, don’t let my marriage prospects come between you. If that happened, I’d be the villain of the

don’t blame yourself. This situation has

the Abernathy Group and become Elmsworth’s top dog. Mr. Emeric, I understand why you look down on our family’s standing. You want to ally with the mighty Abernathys, and I get it.” *Dad, don’t say that. It’s not your fault. It’s mine.”

star–crossed. Mr.

his cars, sounding bitterly harsh

be it I

rose angrily, his gaze at Emeric filled with utter disappointment. “Chairman Emeric, since you have made your choice, I have nothing left to say. All good things come to an end. Chairman Emeric, from now on,

“Jeff, wait.”

united through marriage. But at the last horse racing event, as you

fell into deep

his glasses, costing a cold, swift

did it feel

Why this?

suddenly called out to Nydia

out of her daze and obediently walked over

into the Chambers family, but you were set on Evadne and I had to make other arrangements for Nydia. Now that Evadne is dating Mr.

seemed to explode with that suggestion, like lightning striking

eyes shrinking, her face draining of