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

has always conducted its affairs with discretion, 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

Thaddeus as he continued, “When that 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

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

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

was left wanting more,

had been quite close to Chairman Emeric, and

derby? Who was by

watched Evadne, her cheeks flushed with emotion,

intentions were clear, her sister’s betrothed could only

her parents‘ blessing, to be with the

resentment towards her

the villain, aiding the enemies of her sister

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

child in the family; if her own marriage could

to make

concluded,

secure an alliance with the Ashbourne family bolstered the confidence

as sour and elongated as a used bandage. Though William didn’t show it, his son’s loss

insides.

the Ashbournes were out of the

the start

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

as 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 to a

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

to keep them at bay. They

her turmoil hidden from her sister, speaking

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

quivering smile, her voice barely above a whisper. “An arranged marriage. I won’t object.It

spouting? How can I possibly sacrifice your happiness for my Evadne’s voice

you can’t be with Jason, I’d

What k kind of person would

that make

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

may I have this

standing before

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 this one

attention shifted

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

to raise her hand

slender, delicate hand