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

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, we will make

so kind, I will personally send an invitation for you to join us

crystal–clear waters and pristine

had deftly steered the conversation away, allowing her to breathe a silent sigh of relief.

gossip–hungry crowd was left wanting more, murmuring

quite close to Chairman Emeric, and Mr. Jeff and the Chairman

it’s Mr. Thaddeus. Wasn’t it obvious enough at the derby? Who was

her cheeks flushed with emotion, envy shimmering in her eyes

father’s intentions were clear, her sister’s betrothed

blessing, to be with the one she loved.

resentment towards her sister or

villain, aiding the enemies of her sister and brother–in–law. The

redden as she held back a world

the family; if her own marriage could contribute to their

to

concluded, the dinner

with the Ashbourne family bolstered the confidence of the Abernathy Group and

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

insides.

of the running for

signaling the start of

and took to the

nervous as 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

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

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

hidden from her sister, speaking only when necessary her words scarce and timid

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

smile, her voice barely above a whisper. “An arranged marriage. I won’t object.It follow mom and dad’s wishes. You just be happy with Mr. Thaddeus and stop worrying

I possibly sacrifice

Jason, I’d rather stay

of person would

that make

was visibly distressed, about to continun her plea, when a badly pronounced English phrase

may I have this dance?”

dapper–looking Ford standing before Evadne bowing slightly and extending

unmoved, 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 no ulterior motives. Won’t

attention shifted toward them.

Evadne clearly detested the blond–haired sultor, but

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

delicate