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.”

She’s always been the shy, quiet one among her siblings. To think she’d find so much to talk about with Byron.

stiffened, but for the sake of relations,

son. Are you losing your

his ire rising. This insolent

Emeric or emboldened by the attentions of Avery and Thaddeus? Did she truly believe, manipulating Elmsworth’s two most eligible

Show some respect!” Emeric scolded, bewildered by his daughter’s aggressive behavior toward the Chambers

ak to the

Acting how forbearing and affable as the elder, Jeff uttered with a

I

even more furious, “Mr. Chambers, do you know what thing I

gritted

daughter. How could you speak so rudely?” Emeric couldn’t

gently pulling Evadne closer, he continued, “Don’t consider

his, the storm of emotions in

you” Jeff’s attitude toward Thaddeus was hostile, “Besides, what

as he fixed his

of green envy as she watched her heart’s desire, arm–in–arm with Evadne, their figures paining as perfectly as wine and cheese at a high society soirée. Her features contorted as if a swarm of

they have been tangled in a lover’s tryst, igniting passion in some secluded comer unseen by prying

her mind’s eye was too

disdainful glances her way, their

would have thought this scatterbrained girl was of the

to admit, whether it be grace or lineage, Evadnie was by far a better match for his son. Edith, by comparison, didn’t

schemes and mercurial temper, not only manipulated his son but also wreaked havoc on the

a clever, heartless woman was a ticking time bomb; should she marry into the family, catastrophe

of the business elite, I’m delighted you could take time from your busy schedules to join us for J Group’s Inaugural banquet here in Elmsworth. On behalf of my father and the Morris family, I extend our

through the

a fruitful first round of strategic collaboration with the Abernathy Group. The project is advancing rapidly, the communication seamless, and the results are promising. For our upcoming Equestrian Hotel venture, we continue to seek out a partnership with a formidable financial consortium.”

to Frederic, while

from a local powerhouse, didn’t mind being

considered the Fairhaven family to lack the clout of the other contenders? A lifetime

opening remarks, he stepped into

his gaze

drew his eyes back and, with a voice resonant and full, announced, “I declare that for the upcoming Equestrian Hotel project, J Group

The Ashbourne family?|

a brief silence, a

brilliant spotlight, initially paused, then his handsome features relaxed into a smile of genteel composure as he stepped forward and shook