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

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 overshadow his event.

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

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

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 he were two different

was left wanting

Avery had been quite close to Chairman Emeric, and

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

her cheeks flushed with emotion, envy shimmering in her eyes

sister’s betrothed could only be

have her parents‘ blessing, to be

no resentment towards her sister or

aiding the enemies of her

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

capable child in the family; if

prepared to make any

the minor drama concluded, the

with the Ashbourne family bolstered the confidence of the

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

insides.

were out of the running for the derby hotel

music shifted, signaling the

to the dance floor,

grand ball it was Nydia’s first time at such a high–society event, and Evadne was worried she might boh. To ease her nerves, the sisters slipped away to a quiet comer, chatting and sipping on

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

the commanding presence of Miss Ashbourne was enough to keep them at bay. They admired from a

sister, speaking only when necessary her words scarce and timid

sister’s cold hand and took a deep breath, “Nydia, I won’t let you leap into the fire. Trust me, I make

marriage. I won’t object.It follow mom and dad’s wishes. You just be happy with Mr. Thaddeus and

you spouting? How can I possibly sacrifice your

Jason, I’d rather stay

of person

that make me?”

has nothing to do with your Nydia was visibly

may I have this dance?”

dapper–looking Ford standing before Evadne bowing

you deny me a single dance?

attention shifted

detested the blond–haired

hand when suddenly a commanding figure swept in like a

Ford could react, the slender, delicate hand he sought