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.

only room for her dear Jason. Other men barely

now that the race’s over, about the arrangement we discussed.”

with a grave tone, Jeff, I know how much you adore Evadne. You’ve practically raised her alongside your daughter. And I’m aware of Avery’s esteem for her, 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 know very

words caught the Chambers men completely off

eyes flashed with anger, a dangerous red mingling with the fury, his handsome features tight as if carved from ice. Even without a word, his presence was

snicker at the sight

marrying into the Ashbourne family and becoming Emeric’s favored son–in–law to leverage control over the Chambers Group against

implying? Didn’t we have an agreement?”

friends for 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

harrowing memory of

Er were

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

grateful to Jelf. They w

it was that same event that had led to his fortuitous rescue by the daughter

I will never forget your kindness in

forgotten everything! Otherwise, you wouldn’t go back on your word and make a fool out of

grabbed a crystal glass from the table and hurled it to the floor, his face crimson with rage.

and Myra

who usually joked around with him. It was evident how much he prized this potential alliance, enough to risk’o fallout with a

your health, don’t get too worked

injured leg delayed him, and Avery reached their father first.

forged through trials and tribulations that even us younger folks envy Please, don’t let my marriage prospects come between you. If that happened, I’d

situation has nothing to do with you.”

his thigh in frustration. “I’m a failure as a father. After all these years, I still couldn’t outdo the Abernathy Group and become Elmsworth’s top dog. Mr. Emeric, I understand why you look down

It’s because couldn’t win Evadne’s love. It’s just that Evadne and 1 are star–crossed. Mr. Emeric is right. You can’t force love. If that’s the case, then I wish Evadne and Mr. Thaddeus a lifetime of happiness together.”

in his cars, sounding

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you have made your choice, I have nothing left to say. All good things come to an end. Chairman Emeric, from now on, we are rivals. We’ll

“Jeff, wait.”

as a son-in–law for the Ashbourne family. I hoped our families could be united through marriage. But at the last horse racing event, as you saw the whole nation witnessed Evadine and Thaddeus’s relationship. It’s practically public now. Talking marriage at this point would

into

glasses, costing a cold, swift

old man up to? Why did it feel like he was secretly trying to set up

Why this?

called out to Nydia

of her daze and obediently walked

match for her. Initially, I hoped she would marry into the Chambers family, but you were set on Evadne and I had to make

that suggestion, like lightning striking Nydia’s head!

crystal–like eyes shrinking, her face draining