His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 443

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.

family and finally securing her place, Elspeth still hadn’t won the approval of the Abernathy heir? One

hide the deep anger that seemed to

now suddenly so eloquent when it mattered.

and as the others were distracted, she bumped the

Thaddeus’s heart to flutter, his cheeks warming as he pursed his

flush on his handsome face and stifled a

what a bashful

bashful man, who held her in his arms late into the night, taking what he wanted

timid.

drink, you don’t

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

as if it were nailed in place,

poison,

Evadne and Thaddeus, sensing they were up to

father’s side, his expression

fancy

said, his gaze

ladies here, only

are mere

the woman who had attempted to wipe Thaddeus’s trousers

quite the array

over heels for Alea.

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 time. True love? Heard of it, never

the Abernathy Group is crucial right now. Try not to rock the boat, at least for the moment.”

as always. I’ll keep a cool

stiff drink, felt the alcohol blaze a trail straight to her bladder, and the urge to visit the ladies‘ room hit

left the table. Once out of sight, she hunched over, knees together, sprinting toward the restroom with urgency.

Elspeth trembled with the effort of holding it in, nearly hopping

lift her skirt, disaster struck, and she was left in a state of utter

restroom emptied before

her tantrum subsided, Elspeth calmed down and sat on the toilet, dialing Victor’s

eternity before he picked

7

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

end, devoid of any

miss

of relief his “miracle

had cast aside

alone to the rest area by track two. Everyone will be at track one by then,

shining with hope. “I’ll be there. I’ll definitely come to

thrilling opening ceremony, the races began in earnest.

the annual horse racing gala always drew

showcased their wealth by parading their

thoroughbreds of rare lineage galloped across

the races

for this single event often soared to

a fortune, while a few competed for glory alone, not for riches but to

brought their prized steeds, already waiting in the stables, ready to

betting on my Treasure today?” Jeff asked, peering through his binoculars at

When are you going to get over that name?”

fate by your whims. Just hearing that name, I wouldn’t bet

changed it! It’s not Treasure anymore, it’s

while the others race

fell as the surrounding

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