His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 441

Evadne’s gaze was frosty as she watched Avery, her eyes narrowing into slits as she clenched her fists tightly, trying to reconcile the darkness she knew lurked beneath his polished facade.

“Good boy,” Emeric said with a twinkle in his eye, his voice rich with unspoken meanings. “You’ve got a whole lifetime ahead of you for you and Evadne to get cozy.”

The flashbulbs captured the moment, eliciting gasps of surprise from the onlookers.

As a legend in his own right, a titan of industry, Emeric was rarely this affectionate with the younger generation. His actions spoke volumes it was as if he was treating Avery as his future son–in–law!

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‘I can’t help but feel Chairman Emeric is playing matchmaker between Mr. Avery and Ms. Evadne,” someone murmured under their breath.

“It sure looks that way. He’s cold as ice to Mr. Thaddeus but warm as a summer’s day to Mr. Avery, as if he’s family. Isn’t it obvious? And who in the business world doesn’t know that Mr. Chambers and Chairman Emeric are tight as thieves, with their families going way back? If Evadne hadn’t been so headstrong, Emeric would’ve pampered her into engagement with the young Chambers heir years ago!” “But it seems to me Evadne still carries a torch for Thaddeus. The way they walked the red carpet hand in hand looked like a couple on the mend.”

“Pfft, what does it matter? In the world of high society, do any of these young heirs and heiresses actually get a say in their marriages? Emeric indulged her once; would he really stand for it a second time?”

“If the Ashbourne family really does merge with the Chambers Group, that’s going to–be–the–scoop of the century, shaking up the entire business landscape of Elmsworth!”

Evadne couldn’t bear it any longer. Her expression darkened as she strode away briskly.

“Evadne!”

Avery caught up with her, his eyes brimming with concern. “What’s wrong? Still upset about the mess with Edith?” Evadne said nothing, just kept walking.

“Evadne, if you’re still not feeling vindicated, I have plenty more tricks up my sleeve to cheer you up. I’d do anything to make you happy.” Suddenly, she stopped in her tracks. “Do you really have evidence against Edith? Proof that she slandered me?”

“No, it was a bluff. I knew she had something to hide, she’s afraid of the light,” Avery admitted with a light chuckle, being candid.

“Given what I know about Edith, her mental fortitude is even stronger than Glynnis’s. As the darling of the Fairhaven family, pampered by Barry and Jareth, would she really fear your idle threats?“.

Evadne’s piercing gaze turned towards him, suspicion in her eyes. “Or perhaps, Avery, you and Ms. Edith share a certain rapport, and she gave you that bit of face?”

Her words were laced with irony but hit Avery where it hurt, playing right into the shadows of his heart.

He adjusted his glasses, hiding the glint of something sinister in his eyes. “Evadne, I have no dealings with any woman, except you.” “Cut it out. I have someone I love. No matter how much you pine for me, I have no interest in you.”

Her harsh words cut through Avery like a blade, leaving a taste of blood in his mouth.

“Evadne, my feelings for you are real.”

“Mr. Chambers, I won’t deny you the rights that any normal man should have.”

With a cold laugh, Evadne saw through his ploy. “And stop wasting your effort. No matter how hard you try to please Emeric, I won’t choose you over Thaddeus.”

Meanwhile, Thaddeus was busy strategizing his next moves with Gordon.

hands of Edith, and rushed over as fast as

gone, the reporters had dispersed. Only he

trending news. Edith has apologized to Mrs. Abernathy, and she’s facing a backlash online. Everyone’s sympathizing with Mrs. Abernathy.”

“But.” Gordon hesitated.

Thaddeus asked anxiously.

are photos of Chairman Emeric being chummy with him. There are rumors that the Ashbourne family might be joining

Thaddeus felt a searing pain, imagining the

the chairman and president of Aether Dynamics, William, and his son, approaching with an

Thaddeus! It’s

“Both father and son are here? There was no prior notice. Did they

I thought you might have quit and we’d never see you again,” William Morris said, his tone light but edged with sarcasm.

slightly, a smirk revealing a hint of disdain, which was quite off–putting. “Oh, I had assumed the president of

formed a thin, cold

had thoroughly

with the Abernathy Group, there would be many more interactions to come. Now, they were openly siding with his older brother, treating him

to disappoint you both,” Thaddeus said, quickly recalibrating his demeanor to one of easy confidence. Ignoring their jibes, he extended his hand to William in a gesture that was both gracious and assertive. “The president of the Abernathy Group is not my brother Chad, nor have I resigned from the group. Let’s take this opportunity for a fresh

and his son exchanged glances.

and composed, making it

though they were friends with Chad, the man in charge of the Abernathy Group was now Thaddeus, and he had

and his son shook hands with Thaddeus, their attitude softening a bit. “Mr. Thaddeus, we

of his lips, Thaddeus’s

four prominent families took their seats.

looking more sour–faced

his kin, the happier he was. In another

grateful look on his face. “If it wasn’t for you, who knows how we’d have contained

hung her head, fuming

commotion, couldn’t help but snicker at the rare sight of the usually brash and bold Edith

For of the

will? I can’t exactly turn my back

we’re here,” a cheery voice announced,

and Marilla walked in hand in hand, radiating the closeness of a young married couple. Jareth gazed adoringly at

tense, especially from Barry and Mrs. Fairhaven, who were noticeably cold and distant toward the

an item now?” Bertha, oblivious to the undercurrents, broke the ice. “What a handsome couple! Congratulations to you both, and to Mrs. Fairhaven

and Elspeth remained composed, but Mrs. Fairhaven’s smile couldn’t have

pierced Marilla as she took in her bright yellow chiffon dress with a black bow, a creation by the famed

anyone, and Glynnis had been turned away more times than she cared to remember.

her. If word got out, people would say she lacked the

Marilla, fueling her resentment to the

And now you and Ms. Marilla together, it’s the perfect match! This is indeed a cause for celebration!” Jeff said with a

responded with a cold curl of his

was far from pleased with Marilla. Even in front of Frederic, he couldn’t muster even a pretense of warmth.

the air,

his displeasure