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

her private life fo consumption. Mr. William, tonight you meticulously planned this business dinner, and it would not do for

Thaddeus as he continued, “When that time comes, Mr. William, if you’d be so kind, I will personally send an invitation

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

breathe a silent sigh of relief. Lately, Emeric had been unpredictable, at times almost unrecognizable, and

left wanting more, murmuring amongst themselves.

quite close to Chairman Emeric, and Mr. Jeff and the Chairman were

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

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

intentions were clear, her sister’s betrothed

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

Nydia bore no resentment towards her sister

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

to redden as she held back a world of pain.

capable child in the family; if her own marriage could

was prepared to

drama concluded, the

and his son’s failure to secure an alliance with the Ashbourne family bolstered the confidence of the Abernathy Group and

as sour and elongated as a used bandage. Though William didn’t

insides.

of the running for the derby hotel project partnership.

signaling the

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

such a high–society event, and Evadne was worried she might boh.

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

keep them at bay. They admired from a distance,

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

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

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

I possibly sacrifice your happiness for my Evadne’s voice cracked

you can’t be with Jason,

What k kind of person

make

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

Evadne, may I

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

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 social gesture, nothing more. I admire and respect you, with no ulterior motives. Won’t you

shifted toward

predicament. Evadne clearly detested the

her hand when suddenly

Ford could react, the slender, delicate hand

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