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.”

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. It seems they’ve found common ground.”

but for the sake of relations, he forced a smile, “Evadne, you seem upset. Has someone troubled you?”

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

froze, his ire rising. This insolent

Emeric or emboldened by the attentions of Avery and Thaddeus? Did she truly

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

ak to the

you to keep speak to the kid like that.” Acting how forbearing and affable as the elder, Jeff uttered with

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more furious, “Mr. Chambers, do you know what thing I regret the most?

gritted tight,

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

closer, he continued, “Don’t consider her words as mere rudeness. There’s a reason for her

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

matter and doesn’t concern you” Jeff’s attitude toward Thaddeus was hostile, “Besides, what do you mean by that? What has Byron done to offend

sardonic half–smile playing on his lips as he fixed his gaze on Jeff, sending a shiver down the spine of the

other side, Edith’s gaze was a tempest 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 fire ants was feasting upon

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

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

surrounding guests cast disdainful glances her way, their eyes

have thought this scatterbrained girl

to admit, whether it be grace or lineage, Evadnie was by far a better match

with her cunning schemes and mercurial temper, not only manipulated his son but

should she marry into

schedules to join us for J Group’s Inaugural banquet here in Elmsworth. On behalf of my father and the Morris

through the

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,

while others sought out

a local powerhouse, didn’t mind being

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

Ford delivered his opening remarks, he stepped into the shadows, ceding the spotlight

his gaze lingering on

resonant and full, announced, “I declare that for the upcoming

Group? The Ashbourne family?|

stunned, and after a brief silence, a fervor

handsome features relaxed into a smile of genteel composure as