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.

eyes, there was only room for her dear Jason. Other men barely

that the race’s over, about the

of Avery’s esteem for her, and he’s shown nothing but respect and diligence, qualities

words caught the Chambers men completely off

the fury, his handsome features tight as if carved from ice. Even without a word,

the sight of

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

what are you implying? Didn’t we have an agreement?”

think I’ve treated you? Better than your own brothers! When you were targeted

memory

Er were

risked his life for him, a testament to

grateful to Jelf. They w friendship

that same event that had led to his fortuitous rescue

I will never forget your kindness in this lifetime, Emeric’s voice was

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

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

and Myra were shocked.

him. It was evident how much he prized this potential alliance, enough to risk’o fallout with a brother of over three decades.

health, don’t get too worked up”

alarm, but Byron’s injured leg delayed him, and Avery reached their

placating him with care, Dad, please calm down. You and Mr. Emeric have been close for decades, a bond forged through trials and tribulations that even us younger folks envy Please, don’t let my marriage prospects come between you. If that

blame yourself. This situation has nothing to do

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 on our family’s standing. You

wry smile, his eyes brimming with pain. 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

his cars, sounding bitterly harsh

be it I

I have nothing left to say. All good things come to an end. Chairman Emeric, from now on, we are rivals. We’ll see what the future holds! Byron, Avery

“Jeff, wait.”

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 tamish both the Chambers

fell into deep

a

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

Why this?

called out

daze and obediently walked over to her father

I hoped she would marry into the Chambers family, but you were set on Evadne and I had to make other arrangements for Nydia. Now

to explode with that suggestion, like lightning striking

her crystal–like eyes shrinking, her face draining of color. “Daddy?”