His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 443

The favoritism was as clear as day, an unapologetic display of partiality.

It was glaringly obvious that Evadne was the apple of Thaddeus’s eye. Edith? She might as well have been a ghost.

Avery clenched his fists until his knuckles turned white, his body stiff with barely contained rage.

Why was he always one step behind?

Why was it that the spot by Evadne’s side was always occupied by that contemptible bastard?

Ford’s smile turned grim, his expression darkening, but he maintained the polished facade of a gentleman. “You know, there’s a saying I’ve picked up in your country, ‘to cherish the fairer sex! Mr. Thaddeus, your tender care for Ms. Evadne truly marks you as a gentleman. Seems I’ve been too brash, not considering Ms. Evadne’s feelings. I shall penalize myself with a drink.”

With that, Ford drained his glass.

Thaddeus, his eyes deep and unfathomable, didn’t show any weakness as he too downed his drink in one go.

Applause filled the room, dissipating the awkward tension.

But Frederic’s face had turned stormy with anger.

“Dad, what on earth is Thad thinking? It’s clear as day that President Morris has his sights set on Evadne. Isn’t he just asking for trouble by stepping in between them?”

Glynnis couldn’t help but sneer from the sidelines, “To risk the big picture over a girl, Thad’s really not showing the steadiness expected of a CEO.

Beauty has always spelled trouble from time immemorial, and that Evadne, she’s nothing but trouble.”

“Why can’t you be more like Marilla, quiet and demure? What kind of aristocratic lady airs her family’s dirty laundry like you do?” Frederic reprimanded Glynnis sharply, silencing her immediately.

At that moment, Evadne raised her glass again, her smile contagious, “Come on, everyone, let’s raise a toast to William and Mr. Ford’s esteemed presence! Cheers!”

“Cheers!”

Under the charm of Evadne’s radiant smile, the atmosphere lightened again, and everyone lifted their glasses to drink to the toast.

Only Elspeth stood in the corner, gripping her glass so tightly, yet not daring to take a sip.

“Hey, Elspeth, why aren’t you drinking?”

Evadne suddenly turned her gaze towards a pale–faced Elspeth and said with a light, unbothered smile, “In such a joyful moment, and with such -distinguished guests, won’t you join us in celebration? Or perhaps, the million–dollar champagne provided by the Chambers Group doesn’t suit your

taste?”

Elspeth felt a tightness in her chest, her face frozen in an embarrassed smile, her eyes reddening with barely contained fury.

All eyes turned to her, and indeed, her glass remained untouched.

The Chambers family looked displeased, and Matthew gave Bertha a knowing look. The ever–loyal sister of the family sneered, “Elspeth, as the lady of the Abernathy Group, you must have had your fill of the finest spirits. It’s understandable that our humble offerings don’t appeal to you.”

Knowing full well the animosity between her and the Chambers family, especially Bertha, who had tripped her up more times than she could count at social events, Elspeth braced herself for the onslaught.

“I didn’t mean it that way, please don’t misunderstand. It’s just. I’m a lightweight when it comes to alcohol,” Elspeth managed to say,

Before she could finish, Thaddeus cut in, “Elspeth, you’re too modest. At every family gathering, you’re always the life of the party with a drink in hand. There’s no need for restraint on such a celebratory occasion.”

The room filled with murmurs and mixed expressions.

securing her place, Elspeth still hadn’t won the approval of the Abernathy heir? One had to wonder if Thaddeus always addressed her in

was shaking, her heavy makeup struggling to hide the deep anger

usually so tight–lipped, now suddenly so eloquent when it mattered.

distracted, she bumped the man beside

by, causing Thaddeus’s heart to flutter, his

the flush on his handsome face and stifled a

bashful man he was.

held her in his arms late into the night, taking what he wanted with

timid.

drink, you

at Elspeth, his gaze heavy with warning, “Don’t spoil

an arm as rigid as if it were nailed in place, she lifted her glass and

grimaced like she had swallowed poison, Glynnis secretly winced on

sensing they were up to something he couldn’t

his father’s side,

have you taken a fancy to Alea?” William

smitten with Evadne at first sight,” Ford said, his gaze fixed on

of all the distinguished ladies here, only Alea

rest are mere jesters.”

to wipe Thaddeus’s trousers and curled his lip

you have quite

that young buck from the Chambers family are head over heels for Alea. It’s clear as day

the Abernathy Group Strip away the shine, and he’s just a lapdog for the Abernathy family. Does he really think he’s got a lock on the heir’s seat at the Abernathy Group? If we decided to back someone else, we could yank him from that CEO chair in a heartbeat. I don’t buy it. When it comes down to love or power, he’ll pick power every

should prioritize our interests. Our collaboration with the Abernathy Group is

in resignation. “You’re right, as always. I’ll

coerced into downing a stiff drink, felt the alcohol blaze a trail straight to her bladder, and the

left the table. Once out of sight, she hunched over, knees

were all occupied, and Elspeth trembled with the effort of holding it in, nearly hopping from foot

her skirt,

the restroom emptied before she cried out in frustration,

her tantrum subsided, Elspeth calmed down and

an eternity before he picked up,

7

Her bloodshot eyes pleaded for confirmation. “You won’t break your word, will you? I’ll

came from the other end, devoid of any warmth, mocking

Victor, Victor!” Elspeth’s voice broke, tears welling up. “I miss you. I’m going out of my mind

promise of relief his “miracle cure”

had cast aside all

track two. Everyone will be at track one by then, and I’ll

was an eager nod, her eyes shining with hope. “I’ll

ceremony, the races began in earnest.

at the annual horse racing gala

a Hundred Steeds. The elite showcased their

thoroughbreds of rare lineage galloped across the track, a spectacular

the races

betting stakes for this single event often

win a fortune, while a few competed for glory alone, not for riches but to claim the crown.

steeds, already waiting in the stables, ready

peering through his binoculars at the track and nudging Emeric beside him.

When are you going to get

horse reduced to such a fate by your whims.

It’s not Treasure

while the others race ahead?” Emeric couldn’t help

face fell as the surrounding families