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

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

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

smile froze, his ire rising. This insolent

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

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

ak to the

elder, Jeff uttered with a tinge of gratitude, “Byron might not be able to even stand

I

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

contracted, his teeth gritted tight, the face

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

please calm down,” Thaddeus 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

Evadne lifted her gaze to meet his, the storm of emotions in her eyes settled

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

remained silent, a sardonic half–smile playing on his lips as he fixed his gaze on Jeff, sending a

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 fire ants was feasting upon

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

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

guests cast disdainful glances her way, their

thought this scatterbrained girl was

Evadnie was by far a better match for his son. Edith, by

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

a ticking time bomb; should

banquet here in Elmsworth. On behalf of my father and the Morris family, I extend our deepest gratitude,” Ford

thundered through the

advancing rapidly, the communication seamless, and the

tumed to Frederic, while others sought out

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

everyone considered the Fairhaven family to lack the clout of

remarks, he stepped into the

the assembly with a calm authority, his

and, with a voice resonant and full, announced, “I declare that for the upcoming Equestrian Hotel project,

The Ashbourne family?|

brief silence,

spotlight, initially paused, then his handsome features relaxed into a smile