His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 442

The arrival of the Morris family added a subtle edge to the atmosphere.

Frederic and the folks from the Fairhaven estate were quite warm towards them. Though both were from well–to–do families, there was no need to brown–nose, but their cordiality was markedly warmer compared to their attitude towards others.

Only Thaddeus sat aloof and handsome as a statue by Frederic’s side, his gaze heavy with unspoken passion as he stared unwaveringly at the love of his life.

At that moment, Emeric was Winding something to his daughter Evadne, the pair deep in serious conversation, the young woman listening intently, oblivious to the burning gaze that nearly bore holes into her.

Suddenly, Thaddeus’s chiseled face darkened like a storm cloud passing overhead.

Avery had just lifted his champagne flute, leaning forward and completely blocking his line of sight.

The next second, he slowly turned to face him, a teasing smirk on his lips as he raised his glass in a mock toast.

Thaddeus felt as if his blood had turned to ice in his veins, his face casting deep shadows as he clenched the stem of his wine glass so tightly it might snap!

Avery arched an eyebrow, lazily sipping his drink, his expression and smile nothing but provocative!

CRACK-

Thaddeus’s breath caught, and he crushed the stem of the glass, which fell to the floor, drenching him in champagne.

“Oops! Thad, you’ve stained your shirt!” Edith’s attention was entirely on Thaddeus. She sprang up like a jack–in–the–box and rushed to his side.

Then, to everyone’s shock, she knelt down and began to dab at the wet spots on Thaddeus’s trousers with her handkerchief!

The crowd was speechless.

This was a bit too much, wasn’t it? The Fairhaven heiress demeaning herself like this?

Barry and Mrs. Fairhaven were livid, their faces turning an ashen hue. Gary, seeing his niece made a spectacle of, felt no shame but rather seemed amused, barely containing his laughter.

And this chuckle was caught by Jareth, his beautiful eyes narrowing.

But he didn’t plan to intervene. In his eyes, Thaddeus should seize the opportunity to let Edith make a fool of herself, hopefully teaching her a lesson to never again covet a taken man!

“Jareth.” Marilla tugged at his sleeve and called out softly.

–“Hmm? What is it?” Jareth asked gently, looking down.

your uncle Gary, it just feels uncomfortable, Marilla confessed, her candid

Gary’s ears perked up, catching

Jareth wrapped an arm around his

surge of anger but couldn’t show his irritation

quickly shut her eyes, her expression

he leaned in to kiss her cheek, “In the future, we’ll have

Marilla’s heart fluttered, her cheeks

on his drink, his face turning beet red!

and felt a surge of anger. She leaned forward slightly.

really going to make a

momentarily overwhelmed, her

are you doing?” Emeric

yourself over some man, like some street brawler?

hard, her rosy lips turning white from the

heard everything, his lips curling darkly as he

as Edith’s hand nearly touched Thaddeus, he stood abruptly, a chilling

the ground in

now fully aware, and Edith’s embarrassment was complete. “Ms. Fairhaven, please conduct yourself with dignity,”

sweet satisfaction in

was probably no other man in the world who

laughter, making Edith’s humiliation burn even

was his granddaughter who had been shamelessly

times a day,” Jeff muttered under his breath, sitting next to Emeric, “Evadne’s so graceful. How

but a wild monkey,” Emeric glanced at his daughter, “Do you remember how many times we had to replace the windows because of her when

Emeric, annoyed that he was bringing up such old stories

spirited! I’ve always liked that Evadne was different from the rest. She’s my kind of girl! Just a few shards of glass? If it makes Evadne happy, I’d say we could bulldoze the whole house

himself, following Gordon

Elspeth was curled up, unable to straighten her back, her legs tightly clamped together, her body

grim. She was enduring excruciating pain, thankfully having drunk little water, or

entered the venue, she had been discreetly observing Elspeth.

were proving to be a significant strain on this woman’s physical

suddenly stood up with a champagne glass in hand

all, celebrating this splendid occasion. Today, not only have I had the honor of meeting esteemed elders and dear friends, but also legends of the corporate world, like Mr. Morris and Mr. Ford. It’s a delightful surprise

her glass to William and his son, “I’d like to toast to these two gentlemen, welcoming them to Elmsworth.” As she finished her toast, her red lips met the rim of her glass, and she tilted back her graceful neck to drink

families, and perhaps in the

by this beautiful and noble woman, unable

contempt, “Who do you think you are, playing hostess

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glass to Evadne, and said in a cheerful tone, “Alea, I had no idea you were the daughter of the K Group’s chairman.

was astounded!

He had not expected Evadne to have personal connections with the nation’s top business