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.”

her siblings. To think

through the pleasantries. Jeff stiffened, but for the sake of relations, he forced a smile, “Evadne,

your lame son. Are you losing your touch, or can you not see the obvious?”

smile froze, his ire rising. This insolent girl!

Avery and Thaddeus? Did she truly believe, manipulating Elmsworth’s

Emeric scolded, bewildered by

ak to the

speak to the kid like that.” Acting how forbearing and affable as the elder, Jeff uttered with a tinge of gratitude, “Byron

I

the mention of it made Evodne even more furious, “Mr. Chambers, do you know what thing I regret the most? Saving

his teeth gritted tight, the

rudely?” Emeric couldn’t tolerate it, feeling something was off with Evadne tonight. Was it the wine she

spoke up, his voice calm and measured. Stretching to hold her slender waist, gently pulling Evadne closer, he continued, “Don’t consider her words as mere rudeness. There’s a reason for her outburst, and all

his, the storm of emotions in her

was hostile, “Besides, what

fixed his gaze on Jeff, sending a

perfectly as wine and cheese at a high society soirée. Her features contorted as if a swarm of fire

been up to, disappearing for so long? Could they have been tangled

in her mind’s eye was too much, and Edith let out an inadvertent shriek!

surrounding guests cast disdainful glances her way, their

frown. Who would have thought this scatterbrained girl was of the same blood as

far a better match for his son. Edith, by comparison, didn’t even register on the

mercurial temper, not only manipulated his son but also wreaked havoc on the Abemathy family.

clever, heartless woman was a ticking time bomb; should she marry

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 deepest gratitude,” Ford took to the stage

thundered through the hall.

we’ve already embarked on a fruitful first round of strategic collaboration with the Abernathy Group. The project is advancing rapidly, the communication seamless, and

while

from a local powerhouse, didn’t mind being overlooked. It was Barry, however,

the clout of the

he stepped into the shadows, ceding the spotlight

calm authority, his gaze lingering

full, announced, “I declare that for the upcoming Equestrian Hotel project, J Group will enter into a

Group? The Ashbourne

was stunned, and after a brief silence, a fervor of applause filled the

features relaxed into a smile of genteel composure as he stepped forward and shook

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