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

you meticulously planned this business dinner, and it would not do for our family matters to overshadow his event. Evadne and

so kind, I will personally send an invitation for

heard it’s a place with crystal–clear waters and pristine

to breathe a silent sigh of relief. Lately,

left wanting more, murmuring amongst themselves.

I saw Mr. Avery had been quite close to Chairman Emeric, and

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

her cheeks flushed with emotion, envy

were clear, her sister’s betrothed

blessing, to be with the one she

now, Nydia bore no resentment towards her sister or

aiding the enemies of her sister and brother–in–law. The Dempseys‘

to redden as she held back a world of pain.

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

prepared to make any sacrifice.

the minor drama concluded,

his son’s failure to secure an alliance with the Ashbourne family bolstered the confidence of the Abernathy Group and the Fairhaven Growth even stirring

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

the start of the

and took to the dance floor, twirling in a vibrant and joyous

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 to a quiet comer,

of attention, with many gentlemen casting fervent glances her

them at bay. They admired from

sister, speaking only when necessary her

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

I’m fine,” Nydia managed a quivering 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

nonsense are you spouting? How can I possibly sacrifice your happiness for

Jason, I’d rather stay single

What k kind of person would

make me?”

my choice, and it has nothing to do with your Nydia was visibly distressed, about

may I have this

sisters looked up to find a dapper–looking Ford standing before

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

shifted

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

her hand when suddenly a commanding figure swept

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