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.”

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

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

lame son. Are you losing your touch, or can you not see the obvious?” Evadne’s narrowed eyes flashed dangerously.

ire rising. This insolent girl!

by the attentions of Avery and Thaddeus? Did she truly believe, manipulating Elmsworth’s two most eligible bachelors, she could act so haughtily?

Mr. Chambers? Show some respect!” Emeric

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won’t stand allowing you to keep speak to the kid like that.” Acting how forbearing and affable as the elder, Jeff uttered with a tinge of gratitude, “Byron might not be able to even stand if it weren’t for Evadine’s extraordinary medical

I

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

contracted, his teeth gritted tight, the face finally darkened.

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

finally 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

emotions in her

hostile, “Besides, what do you mean by that? What has Byron done to

a sardonic half–smile playing on his lips as he fixed his

figures paining as perfectly as wine and cheese at a high society soirée. Her

tangled in a

eye was too much, and Edith let out an inadvertent shriek!

surrounding guests cast disdainful glances her way, their eyes dripping

couldn’t help but frown. Who would have thought this scatterbrained girl was of the same blood

truth, Frederic had to admit, whether it be grace or lineage, Evadnie was by far a better match for his son. Edith, by comparison, didn’t even register on the scale – she was an

manipulated his son but also

should she

gentlemen 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

thundered through the

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 the results are promising. For our upcoming Equestrian Hotel venture, we continue to seek out a partnership with a

while others sought out Jeff.

to Elmsworth and not from a local powerhouse, didn’t mind being overlooked. It was

blatant that everyone considered the Fairhaven family to lack the clout of the other contenders? A

remarks, he stepped into the shadows, ceding the spotlight

surveyed the assembly with a calm authority, his gaze lingering

resonant and full, announced, “I declare that for the upcoming Equestrian Hotel project, J

Group? The Ashbourne family?|

and after a brief silence, a

a smile of genteel composure as he stepped