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

family has always conducted its affairs with discretion, including 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

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

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

a silent sigh of relief. Lately, Emeric had been unpredictable, at times almost unrecognizable, and then suddenly quite on point, as though he were two different

was left wanting more, murmuring amongst themselves.

Avery had been quite close to Chairman Emeric, and Mr.

it obvious enough at the derby? Who was by Miss Evadne’s side when she was injured? If Mr. Avery was the fiance,

watched Evadne, her cheeks flushed with

her sister’s betrothed could only be Mr. Thaddeus.

parents‘ blessing, to

bore no resentment towards her sister

of her sister and brother–in–law. The Dempseys‘

began to redden as she held back

family; if her own

prepared to make any sacrifice.

the minor drama concluded, the dinner continued

Ashbourne family bolstered the confidence of the Abernathy

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

insides.

it seemed the Ashbournes were out of the running for the

signaling the start

debutantes paired off and took to the dance floor, twirling in a vibrant and joyous display.

grand ball it was Nydia’s first time at such a high–society event, and Evadne was worried she might boh. To ease her nerves, the sisters slipped away to a quiet comer, chatting and

glances her way, each one itching to ask

commanding presence of Miss Ashbourne was enough to keep them at

from her sister, speaking only when necessary her

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

a whisper. “An arranged marriage. I won’t object.It follow mom and dad’s wishes. You just be happy

can I possibly sacrifice your happiness for my

be with Jason, I’d rather stay

k kind of person would th

make me?”

it has nothing to do with your Nydia was visibly distressed, about to continun her plea, when a badly pronounced English phrase interrupted them

may I have this

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

unmoved, about to decline when Ford out her off. “Miss Evadne, you won’t give me a chance to court you but would you deny me a single dance? It’s just a

shifted toward them.

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

Evadne reluctantly began to raise her hand when suddenly a commanding

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