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

parade her private life fo consumption. Mr. William, tonight you 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

Mr. William, if you’d be so kind, I will personally send an invitation

been to Skyrim, heard it’s a place with crystal–clear waters and pristine beaches.

Emeric had deftly steered the conversation away, allowing her to breathe a silent sigh of relief. Lately, Emeric had been unpredictable,

left wanting more, murmuring

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

he not show up tonight if that were the case? I suspect it’s Mr. Thaddeus. Wasn’t it obvious enough at the derby? Who was

flushed with emotion, envy shimmering in

her sister’s betrothed could only be Mr.

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

bore no resentment towards

of her sister

Mydia’s eyes began to redden as she held back a world of

was the least capable child in the family; if her own marriage

prepared to make any sacrifice.

the minor drama concluded, the dinner

his son’s failure to secure an alliance with the Ashbourne family bolstered the

a face as sour and elongated as a used bandage. Though William didn’t show it, his son’s loss of

insides.

were out of the running for the derby hotel project

the start

to the dance floor, twirling in a vibrant and joyous

Nydia’s first time at such a high–society event, and Evadne was worried she might boh. To ease her nerves, the

fervent glances her way,

to keep them at bay.

kept her turmoil hidden from her sister, speaking only when necessary her words scarce and

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

managed a quivering smile, her voice barely above a whisper. “An arranged marriage. I won’t object.It follow mom and dad’s wishes. You just be happy with Mr. Thaddeus and

you spouting? How can I possibly sacrifice your happiness for my Evadne’s voice cracked with urgency

Jason, I’d rather

of person would th

that make

don’t be stubbom. It’s my choice, and it has nothing to do with your Nydia was visibly distressed, about

I have this dance?”

standing before Evadne bowing slightly

me a chance to court you but would you deny me a single dance? It’s just a social gesture,

attention shifted toward them.

Evadne clearly detested the blond–haired sultor, but

to raise her hand when suddenly a commanding

react, the slender, delicate