His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 476

Inside the grand banquet hall, a lavish dancing party came to an end. The spotlight illuminated the center stage, drawing all eyes to William and his son

The tension was palpable among members of the Abernathy Group and Fairhaven Group, their gaze fixed on William. For the Fairhaven Group, winning this project meant salvation from their immediate troubles, while for the Abernathy Group, it was a chance to flex their corporate muscles and perhaps to vent some pent–up frustration over Evadne.

But Emeric appeared nonchalant amidst the business fervor His interest in the project paled in comparison to his concern for his daughter’s whereabouts. His darling Exadne had vanished surely she wasn’t off in some hidden comer with that Abernathy boy, their closeness raising more than just eyebrows?

A blush crept across Emeric’s cheeks as his mind conjured images better left behind closed doors. He may not be old–fashioned, and after all, Evadne had once been wed to that same Abernathy lad. They’d even lived together in Elmsworth, under his very nose, without producing a grandchild to his mixed relief and constemation.

Yet, even in the pursuit of thrills, there was a time and a place!

His thoughts were interrupted when he realized his usually obedient younger daughter, Nydia, was also missing. As he pondered in confusion, a striking couple emerged, commanding the room’s attention.

“Dad.”

“Chairman Ashboume.”

Emeric’s sharp eyes softened as he watched them, a smile instinctively curving his lips. There was a peculiar pride swelling in his chest upon seeing his daughter and Thaddeus together, their eyes for no one else, their affection palpable.

Thaddeus, once the object of Emeric’s disdain, was now increasingly endearing in his eyes.

“Where have you been?” Emeric chided affectively, masking concem with imitation. Noticing her pale complexion, he added in disquieted tone, “What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell? I can have your brother and Dylan take you to the hospital.”

Evadne’s face was a study in shadows as she shook her head, “I’m fine.”

“And your brother? I called him; why isn’t he here?”

“He got held up, but he’ll be here soon,” she replied, her voice a steady monotone.

Emeric frowned, “And Nydia? Haven’t seen her for a while.”

Thaddeus’s jaw was set, his eyes cold, while Evadne’s gaze was

Icy as it landed on Jeff.

“Ha! Oh, Emeric, you must have forgotten. Nydia and Byron were chatting away during the dance. Those youngsters probably found this too dull and sought a quiet corner to continue their conversation.”

chimed in, his spirit buoyant, “Tve seen Nydia grew up. She’s always been the shy, quiet one among her siblings. To think she’d find so much to

the sake of relations, he forced

it’s clear my sister has no interest in your lame son. Are you losing your touch, or can you not see

froze, his ire

Did she truly believe, manipulating Elmsworth’s two most eligible bachelors, she could act so haughtily?

that to speak to Mr. Chambers? Show some respect!” Emeric scolded, bewildered by his daughter’s

ak to the

and affable as the elder, Jeff uttered with a

I

mention of it made Evodne even more furious, “Mr. Chambers, do you know what

his teeth gritted tight, the

speak so rudely?” Emeric couldn’t tolerate it, feeling something was off with Evadne tonight. Was it

down,” Thaddeus finally spoke up, his voice calm and measured. Stretching to hold her slender waist, gently pulling Evadne closer,

his, the storm of emotions in her eyes settled in the refuge of his

attitude toward Thaddeus was hostile, “Besides, what do you mean by that? What has Byron done to offend you such? Watch

playing on his lips as he fixed his gaze

green envy as she watched her heart’s desire, arm–in–arm with Evadne, their figures paining as perfectly as wine and cheese

been up to, disappearing for so long? Could they have been tangled in a lover’s tryst, igniting passion

too much, and Edith

disdainful glances her way, their eyes dripping with condescension.

have thought this scatterbrained girl was of the same blood as

grace or lineage, Evadnie was by far a better match

schemes and mercurial temper, not only manipulated his

woman was a ticking time bomb; should she marry into the family, catastrophe would surely

us for J Group’s Inaugural banquet here in Elmsworth. On behalf of my

through the hall.

the Abernathy Group. The project is advancing rapidly, the communication seamless, and the results are promising. For our upcoming Equestrian Hotel venture,

to Frederic, while others

not from a local powerhouse, didn’t

to lack the clout of the other contenders? A lifetime of effort, seemingly for

into the shadows, ceding

his gaze lingering on faces

eyes back and, with a voice resonant and full, announced, “I declare that for the upcoming

The

silence, a fervor of applause filled the

initially paused, then his handsome features relaxed into a smile