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.”

always been the shy, quiet one among her siblings. To think she’d find so much to talk about with

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

sister has no interest in your lame son. Are you losing your touch, or can you not

smile froze, his ire rising. This insolent girl!

been spoiled by Emeric or emboldened by the attentions of Avery and Thaddeus? Did she truly believe,

Emeric scolded, bewildered by his daughter’s aggressive behavior toward the Chambers Group that

ak to the

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

pupils contracted, his teeth gritted tight, the

so rudely?” Emeric couldn’t tolerate it, feeling something

Stretching to hold her slender waist, gently pulling Evadne closer, he continued, “Don’t consider her words as mere rudeness. There’s a reason

of emotions in

attitude toward Thaddeus was hostile, “Besides, what do you mean by that? What has Byron done to offend you

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

paining as perfectly as wine and cheese at a high

long? Could they have been tangled in a lover’s tryst, igniting passion in some secluded comer unseen by prying eyes?

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

guests cast disdainful glances her way, their

frown. Who would have thought this scatterbrained girl

was by far a better match for his son.

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

bomb; should

banquet here in Elmsworth. On behalf of my father and the Morris family,

thundered through the hall.

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

while

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

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

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

his

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

The Ashbourne family?|

a brief silence, a fervor of applause filled

paused, then his handsome features relaxed into a smile of genteel composure as he stepped forward and shook hands with