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.

time he received news of Evadne’s near ruin at the hands of Edith, and

gone, the reporters had dispersed. Only

has apologized to Mrs. Abernathy,

“But.” Gordon hesitated.

Thaddeus asked anxiously.

Abernathy’s troubles, and now there are photos of Chairman Emeric being chummy with him. There are rumors that the Ashbourne family might be joining forces with the Chambers family, and Mrs. Abernathy could

Thaddeus felt a

about to seek out Evadne, he spotted the chairman and president of

Thaddeus! It’s

and son are here? There was no prior notice. Did they change their plans on a

our partnership, but you stood us up. I thought you might have quit

tilted his chin up slightly, a smirk revealing a hint of disdain, which was quite off–putting. “Oh,

lips formed a thin,

his no–show at the last meeting had thoroughly offended both William and

J Group having just struck a nearly ten–billion–dollar deal with the Abernathy Group, there would be many more interactions to come. Now, they were openly siding with his older

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 introduction. I hope we can work together for mutual benefit and success. Let’s not dwell on trivialities that could jeopardize our partnership. After

and his son

and composed, making it

Abernathy Group was now Thaddeus, and

a bit. “Mr. Thaddeus, we look forward to a fruitful collaboration then.”

Thaddeus’s voice resonated warmly, “I

members of the four prominent families

debacle had the Fairhavens looking more sour–faced than ever, except for the

happier he was.

with Edith–thank you for stepping in,” Barry said to his second son, a grateful look on his face.

hung her head, fuming with

snicker at the rare sight of the usually brash and bold

For of the

heartily, “Dad, come on, Edith is my niece. If I don’t look out for her, who will? I can’t exactly turn my

a cheery voice

walked in hand in hand, radiating the closeness of a young married couple. Jareth gazed adoringly at Marilla beside him, their sweet air

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

Marilla an item now?” Bertha, oblivious to the undercurrents, broke the ice. “What a handsome couple! Congratulations to

Elspeth remained composed, but Mrs. Fairhaven’s smile

a

wasn’t available to just anyone, and Glynnis had been turned away

the same Abernathy lineage, had managed to don a Camille design before her. If word got out, people would say she lacked the influence her

that Jareth had gifted the dress to Marilla, fueling her resentment to the point of nearly

Ms. Marilla together, it’s the perfect match! This is indeed a cause for celebration!” Jeff said with a grin, turning to Barry. “Mr. Barry, congratulations! When can we expect to celebrate your grandson’s

with a cold curl of his lip, saying

all to see–the patriarch of the Fairhaven family was far from pleased with Marilla. Even in front of Frederic, he couldn’t muster even a pretense of

heavy in the

expression darkened, his