His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 470

Evadne’s heart skipped a beat, her eyes widened as she locked gaze with Emeric’s dashing profile.

Thaddeus’s eyes were filled with a tumult of tension and worry, his body tout as a drawn bow, seemingly on the verge of dashing over to grab Evadine’s band and whisk her away without a second thought.

Others like Frederic and the members of the Fairhaven cli

clan, also had their colors drained from their faces.

Particularly Edith, whose heart hammered away like a runaway train within her chest, stared at Evadne with a mix of anxiety and spite, though her words dripped with disdain, “Well, well, well, Ms. Evadne has a fiancé now? I wonder which lucky gentleman has the pleasure of joining fortunes with the Ashbournes?

Frederic clenched his teeth fiercely. “No matter who the Ashbourne ally with, it will surely not be the Abernathy Group

Edith’s lips curled up in triumph, her hanging heart settling back into place.

Ford’s expression darkened visibly; he suspected Emeric was concocting a story to extricate his daughter, a mere excuse to brush off his

advances

At the derby, he had noticed Evadne’s closeness to Thaddeus, but such flirtations were dime a dozen in high society, it was nothing but a dalliance. If there had been a fiance, Emeric would have announced it there and then, not wait until now to drop the bombshell

William, on the other hand, appeared unfazed, smiling as he said, “So the young Miss already has a betrothed? Congratulations indeed, May Lask which fortunate family the young man hails from?”

Curiosity was piqued all around.

Emeric’s smile was gentle and unforced as he glanced fleatingly towards Thaddeus

Ford followed his line of sight and grimaced, knowing full well whom Emeric was observing

“Oh my! Thad! Am I seeing things? Is Chairman Emeric looking at you? Jareth exclaimed with a high–pitched voice, shaking the man’s arm like a hyperactive groundhog.

Thaddeus’s breathing was ragged, his forehead beading with sweat, but his voice remained deep, “Don’t overthink it Chairman Emeric is probably just using it as a pretext to fend off Ford.”

“And why would Chairman Emeric bother looking this way? Couldn’t he just tell a white lie and be done with it?”

Jareth was still visibly excited, ever the optimist. “It’s just us two here, and Chairman Emeric is definitely looking at you. He cant possibly be checking me

out!”

Thaddeus felt a tremor in his chest, struggling to control his breath

His intense gaze was fixed on Evadne.

for public

meticulously planned this business dinner, and it would not do for our family matters to overshadow his event. Evadne and I agree that now is not the right time to announce an engagement. When

as he continued, “When that time comes, Mr. William, if you’d be so kind, I will personally send an invitation for you to join us In Skyrm. How

crystal–clear waters and pristine beaches. You’ll have to let me know!?” William said, keeping up

disorder, grateful that Emeric had deftly steered the conversation away, allowing her to breathe a silent sigh of relief. Lately,

crowd was left wanting more, murmuring amongst themselves.

I saw Mr. Avery had been quite close to Chairman Emeric, and Mr. Jeff and the Chairman were like brothers. Maybe

the derby? Who was by Miss Evadne’s side when she was injured? If Mr. Avery was the fiance, wouldn’t

cheeks flushed with emotion, envy

sister’s betrothed

have her parents‘ blessing, to be with the one she

resentment

enemies of her sister and brother–in–law.

as she held back a world

in the family; if her own marriage could contribute

prepared to

the minor drama concluded,

son’s failure to secure an alliance with the Ashbourne family bolstered the confidence of the Abernathy Group and the Fairhaven Growth even stirring

bandage.

insides.

the running for the derby hotel project partnership.

music shifted, signaling the start of the

nobles and debutantes paired off and took to the dance floor, twirling in a

at the grand ball it was Nydia’s first time at such a high–society event, and Evadne was worried she

many gentlemen casting fervent glances her way, each one itching

commanding presence of Miss Ashbourne was enough to keep them at bay.

her sister, speaking only when necessary her words scarce and

a deep breath, “Nydia, I won’t let you leap into the fire. Trust me, I make sure you end

arranged marriage. I won’t object.It follow mom and dad’s wishes. You just be happy with Mr. Thaddeus and

possibly sacrifice your happiness for my Evadne’s

you can’t be with Jason, I’d rather stay single forever!

k kind of person would

make

and it has nothing to do with your Nydia was visibly distressed, about to continun her plea, when a

Evadne, may I have

find a dapper–looking Ford standing before Evadne bowing slightly and extending his

would you deny me a single dance?

attention shifted

the predicament. Evadne clearly detested the blond–haired sultor, but refusal might seem arrogant.

to raise her hand when suddenly a commanding figure

could react, the slender, delicate hand he sought was