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

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,

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

and pristine beaches. You’ll have to let me know!?” William said, keeping up

a silent sigh of relief. Lately, Emeric had been unpredictable, at

left wanting more, murmuring

close to Chairman Emeric, and Mr. Jeff

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

Evadne, her cheeks flushed with emotion,

intentions were clear, her sister’s betrothed could only

her parents‘ blessing, to

bore no resentment towards her sister or parents,

eldest son had played the villain, aiding the enemies of her sister and brother–in–law.

began to redden as she held back a world of

was the least capable child in the family; if her own marriage could contribute to their

was prepared to make any sacrifice.

concluded, the

with the Ashbourne family bolstered the confidence of

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

insides.

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

the start of the

and debutantes paired off and took to the

a high–society event,

glances her way, each one itching to ask her for

Miss Ashbourne was enough to keep them at bay. They admired from a distance, none daring to approach.

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

leap into the fire. Trust me, I make sure you end up with the one you love

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

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

be with Jason, I’d rather stay single forever!

k kind of person would

that make

your Nydia was visibly distressed, about to continun

may I have

before Evadne

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

attention shifted toward

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

began to raise her hand when suddenly a commanding figure

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