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.”

chimed in, his spirit buoyant, “Tve seen Nydia grew up. She’s always been the shy, quiet one among her siblings. To

Jeff stiffened, but for the sake of relations, he forced a smile, “Evadne, you seem upset. Has

your lame son. Are you losing

smile froze, his ire

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

that to speak to Mr. Chambers? Show some respect!” Emeric

ak to the

won’t stand allowing you to keep speak to the kid like that.” Acting how forbearing and affable as the elder, Jeff

I

“Mr. Chambers, do you know what thing I regret the

his teeth gritted tight,

as his daughter. How could you speak so rudely?” Emeric couldn’t tolerate it, feeling something was

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 will be

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

“Besides, what do you mean by that? What has Byron done to offend you such? Watch you

his lips as he fixed his gaze on Jeff, sending a shiver down the spine

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

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

intrusive Imagery in her mind’s eye was too much,

surrounding guests cast disdainful glances her way, their

would have thought this

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

only manipulated his son but also wreaked havoc on

heartless woman was a ticking time bomb; should

busy schedules to join us for J Group’s Inaugural banquet here in Elmsworth. On behalf of

thundered through the

first round of strategic collaboration with the Abernathy Group. The project is advancing rapidly, the communication

to Frederic, while others sought

didn’t mind being

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

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

assembly with a calm authority, his

announced, “I declare that for the upcoming Equestrian Hotel project, J Group will

The Ashbourne family?|

was stunned, and after a brief silence,

in the brilliant spotlight, initially paused, then his handsome features relaxed into a smile of genteel composure