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

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

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 does that

crystal–clear waters and pristine beaches.

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

wanting more,

quite close to Chairman Emeric, and Mr.

show up tonight if that were 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

cheeks flushed with emotion, envy shimmering in her

her sister’s betrothed

her parents‘ blessing, to be with the one she loved.

now, Nydia bore no resentment towards her sister or parents,

played the villain, aiding the enemies of her sister and brother–in–law. The Dempseys‘

Mydia’s eyes began to redden as she held

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

to make any

concluded, the

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

wore a face as sour and elongated as a used bandage. Though William

insides.

it seemed the Ashbournes were out of the running for the derby hotel project

the start of

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

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

attention, with many gentlemen casting fervent glances her way, each one itching to ask her for a dance.

them at bay. They admired from a

speaking only when

won’t let you leap into the fire. Trust me, I make sure you end up with the

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

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

Jason, I’d

kind of person

make

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

Evadne, may I have this dance?”

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

would you deny me a single dance? It’s just a social gesture, nothing more. I admire and respect you, with no ulterior motives. Won’t you grant

room’s attention shifted toward

slightly seeing the predicament. Evadne clearly detested the blond–haired sultor, but

reluctantly began to raise her hand when

could react, the slender, delicate hand he sought was