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

consumption. Mr. William, tonight you meticulously planned this business dinner, and it would not do for our

so kind, I will personally send an invitation for you to join us In Skyrm. How

never been to Skyrim, heard it’s a place with crystal–clear waters and pristine beaches. You’ll have to

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

was left wanting more, murmuring

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

that were the case? 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

flushed with emotion, envy shimmering

intentions were clear, her sister’s

to have her parents‘ blessing, to be with the one she

Nydia bore no resentment towards her sister or

villain, aiding the enemies of her sister and

began to redden as she held back a world of pain.

the least capable child in the family; if her own

prepared to make

concluded, the dinner

an alliance with the Ashbourne family bolstered the confidence

by Evadne, wore a face as sour and elongated as a used bandage. Though

insides.

out of the running for the

shifted, signaling the start

debutantes paired off and took to the dance floor, twirling in

at such a high–society event, and Evadne was worried she might boh. To ease her nerves, the sisters slipped away

gentlemen casting fervent glances her way, each one itching to ask her for a dance.

the commanding presence of Miss Ashbourne was enough to keep them

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

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

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

I possibly sacrifice your happiness for

with Jason,

k kind of person

make

Nydia was visibly distressed, about to continun her plea, when

I have this dance?”

standing before Evadne bowing slightly and extending his hand in

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 you grant me

room’s attention shifted toward them.

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

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

react, the slender, delicate hand he sought was