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

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

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

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

of relief. Lately, Emeric had been

left wanting more, murmuring amongst themselves.

to Chairman Emeric, and Mr. Jeff

Who was by Miss Evadne’s side when she was injured? If Mr. Avery was the

flushed with emotion, envy shimmering in

were clear, her sister’s betrothed could only be Mr. Thaddeus.

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

Nydia bore no resentment towards her sister or parents,

eldest son had played the villain, aiding the enemies of

Mydia’s eyes began to redden as she held back a world of

in the family; if her own

to make any

drama concluded,

the Ashbourne family bolstered the confidence of the

used bandage. Though William didn’t show it, his son’s loss of face

insides.

out of the

shifted, signaling the start

to the dance

first time at such a high–society event, and Evadne

many gentlemen casting fervent glances her way, each

keep them at bay. They admired from a

speaking only when necessary her

and took a deep breath, “Nydia, I won’t let you leap into the fire. Trust me, I make sure you end up with

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 and

can I possibly sacrifice your happiness for

you can’t be with Jason, I’d rather stay

k kind of person would

make me?”

Nydia was visibly distressed,

may I have this

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

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 social gesture,

shifted

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

hand when suddenly a commanding

could react, the slender, delicate hand he sought was