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

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,

left Thaddeus as 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

a place with crystal–clear waters and pristine beaches.

deftly steered the conversation away, allowing her to breathe a silent sigh of relief. Lately, Emeric had been unpredictable, at times

wanting more, murmuring amongst themselves.

Evadne’s fiancé? I saw Mr. Avery had been quite close to Chairman Emeric, and Mr. Jeff and the Chairman were

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 Mr. Avery was the fiance, wouldn’t he have shown up? That would be downright

Evadne, her cheeks flushed with

her sister’s betrothed could only be Mr. Thaddeus.

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

bore no resentment towards her sister or parents,

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

thought, Mydia’s eyes began to redden as she held back

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

was prepared to make

concluded, the

to secure an alliance with the Ashbourne family bolstered the confidence of the Abernathy Group and the Fairhaven Growth even stirring Matthew into action.

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

insides.

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

signaling the start of the ball

paired off and took to the

it was Nydia’s first time at such a high–society event, and

the center of attention, with many gentlemen casting fervent glances her way,

enough to keep them at bay. They admired from a distance,

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

squeezed her sister’s cold hand and took a deep breath, “Nydia, I won’t let you leap into

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

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

can’t be with Jason, I’d rather stay

kind of

make me?”

nothing to do with your Nydia was visibly distressed, about to continun her plea, when

may I have this

find a dapper–looking Ford standing before Evadne

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

attention shifted

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

an awkward silence, Evadne reluctantly began to raise her hand when suddenly a commanding figure

delicate hand he