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

my daughter, who isn’t one to 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 to announce an engagement. When the time is ripe, we will

left Thaddeus 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

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

conversation away, allowing her to breathe a silent sigh of relief. Lately, Emeric had been unpredictable, at times almost

wanting more, murmuring

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

the case? I suspect it’s Mr. Thaddeus. Wasn’t it obvious enough at the derby? Who was by Miss Evadne’s side when she was injured? If Mr. Avery was the fiance, wouldn’t he have shown up? That would be downright

with emotion, envy shimmering in

her sister’s betrothed could only

parents‘ blessing, to be

bore no resentment towards her sister or parents,

of her sister and brother–in–law. The Dempseys‘ status was of no

eyes began to redden as she

the family; if her

was prepared to make any

concluded, the dinner continued

family bolstered the confidence of the Abernathy Group and the Fairhaven Growth even stirring Matthew into

a used bandage. Though William didn’t show it, his son’s

insides.

Ashbournes were out of the running for the derby hotel

shifted, signaling the start

the dance floor, twirling in a vibrant and joyous display.

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

many gentlemen casting fervent glances her way, each one itching to ask her

Miss Ashbourne was enough to keep them at bay. They admired from a

from her sister, speaking only when

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

fine,” Nydia 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

Nydia! What nonsense are you spouting? How can I possibly sacrifice your

be with Jason,

of person would th

that make me?”

do with your Nydia was visibly distressed,

Evadne, may I have this dance?”

looked up to find a dapper–looking Ford standing before Evadne bowing slightly and extending

a chance to court you but would you deny me a single

attention shifted toward them.

clearly detested the

an awkward silence, Evadne reluctantly began to raise her hand when suddenly a commanding figure

could react, the slender, delicate hand he