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

business dinner, and it would not do for our family matters to overshadow his event. Evadne and I

you’d be so kind, I will personally send an invitation for you

with crystal–clear waters and pristine beaches. You’ll have to let me

heart raced with disorder, grateful that Emeric had deftly steered the conversation away, allowing her to breathe a silent sigh of relief. Lately, Emeric had been unpredictable, at times

was left wanting

been quite close to Chairman Emeric, and

Thaddeus. Wasn’t it obvious enough at the derby? Who was by Miss Evadne’s side when she was injured?

watched Evadne, her cheeks flushed with emotion, envy shimmering in her eyes

sister’s betrothed could

blessing, to

now, Nydia bore no resentment towards her sister

the villain, aiding the enemies of her sister and brother–in–law. The Dempseys‘ status was of no help.

redden as she held back

capable child in the family; if her own marriage could contribute to

to

the minor drama concluded, the dinner

secure an alliance with the Ashbourne family bolstered the confidence of the Abernathy Group and the Fairhaven Growth even

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

insides.

of the running for the derby

shifted, signaling the start of the ball

took to the dance

tell her sister, Nydia, was as nervous as a kitten at the grand ball it was Nydia’s first time at such a high–society event, and Evadne was worried she might boh.

the center of attention, with many gentlemen casting fervent glances her way, each one itching to ask

presence of Miss Ashbourne was enough to keep them at bay. They admired from a distance, none

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

breath, “Nydia, I won’t let you leap into

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.

What nonsense are you spouting? How can I possibly sacrifice your happiness for my

you can’t be with Jason, I’d rather

of person would

that make

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

I have

dapper–looking Ford standing before Evadne bowing slightly and extending his hand in anticipation

when Ford out her off. “Miss Evadne, you won’t give me a chance to court you but would you deny me a single

shifted toward them.

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

began to raise her hand when suddenly a commanding

could react, the slender, delicate hand he sought was snatched