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

time comes, Mr. William, if you’d be so kind, I will personally send an invitation for you to join us In Skyrm. How does that sound?”

with crystal–clear waters and pristine beaches.

breathe a silent sigh of relief. Lately, Emeric had been unpredictable, at times almost unrecognizable, and then suddenly quite

wanting more, murmuring amongst themselves.

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

obvious enough at the derby? Who was by Miss Evadne’s side when she was

watched Evadne, her cheeks flushed with emotion, envy shimmering in her

clear, her sister’s betrothed

her parents‘ blessing, to be with the one

resentment

had played the villain, aiding the enemies of her sister and brother–in–law. The Dempseys‘ status was of no help.

began to redden as she held back a world of

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

to make any sacrifice.

the minor drama concluded,

family bolstered the confidence

as a used bandage.

insides.

the Ashbournes were out of the running

music shifted, signaling the start of the

off and took to the

a kitten at the 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

attention, with many gentlemen casting fervent glances

them at bay. They admired from a distance, none

her sister, speaking

hand and took a deep breath, “Nydia, I won’t let you leap into the

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

possibly sacrifice your happiness for my Evadne’s voice

you can’t be with Jason, I’d rather

What k kind of

that make

and it has nothing to do with your Nydia was visibly distressed, about to continun her plea, when a badly pronounced English phrase

Evadne, may I have this dance?”

before Evadne bowing slightly and extending his hand

about 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, nothing more. I admire and respect you, with

room’s attention shifted toward

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

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

the slender, delicate hand he sought