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

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

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

that Emeric had deftly steered the conversation away, allowing her to breathe a silent sigh of relief. Lately, Emeric had been unpredictable, at times almost unrecognizable, and then suddenly quite on point, as though

wanting

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

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

cheeks flushed with emotion, envy shimmering in her

intentions were clear, her sister’s betrothed

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

bore no resentment towards her sister or parents,

family’s eldest son had played the villain, aiding the enemies of

eyes began to redden as she held back a world of pain.

child in the family; if her own marriage

prepared to make any sacrifice.

drama concluded, the

son’s failure to secure an alliance with the Ashbourne family bolstered the confidence

as a used bandage. Though

insides.

the Ashbournes were out of the running for the derby

the

took to the dance floor,

event, and Evadne was worried she might boh. To ease her nerves, the sisters slipped away to a quiet comer, chatting

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

of Miss Ashbourne was enough to keep them at bay. They admired from a distance,

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

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

I won’t object.It follow mom and dad’s wishes. You just

are you spouting? How can I possibly sacrifice your happiness for my Evadne’s

you can’t be with Jason, I’d rather

What k kind of person would th

that make

to do with your Nydia was visibly distressed, about to continun her plea,

Evadne, may I have this dance?”

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

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

room’s attention shifted toward them.

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

began to raise her hand when suddenly a commanding figure swept in like a chill breeze.

Ford could react, the slender, delicate hand he sought