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.

just feels uncomfortable, Marilla confessed,

Gary’s ears perked up, catching snippets of the conversation.

Too much trash can hurt your eyes, Jareth wrapped an arm around

show his irritation without seeming petty

Marilla quickly shut her eyes, her

leaned in to kiss her cheek, “In the future, we’ll have lots of beautiful

Marilla’s heart fluttered, her cheeks blooming with a rosy

on his drink, his face turning beet red!

man and felt a

make a scene; she wasn’t

overwhelmed, her body reacting on

are you doing?” Emeric asked

Edith, are you? Making a spectacle of yourself over some man, like some street brawler? Are

her lip hard, her rosy lips turning

heard everything, his lips curling darkly as he leisurely sipped

touched Thaddeus, he stood abruptly, a chilling aura

Edith stumbled and fell to the ground in a clumsy

the back who hadn’t noticed were now fully aware, and Edith’s embarrassment was complete. “Ms. Fairhaven,

sweet

other man in the world who could give her the

laughter, making Edith’s

granddaughter who had been shamelessly throwing herself at him, in full

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

her. She’s nothing but a wild monkey,” Emeric glanced at his daughter, “Do you remember how many times we had to replace the windows because of her

annoyed that he was bringing up such

shards of glass? If it makes Evadne happy, I’d say we could bulldoze the whole house and build anew!” Jeff was the epitome of a doting father–in–law, finding his daughter–in–law absolutely delightful

excused himself, following Gordon to change his

to straighten her back, her legs tightly clamped together, her

grim. She was enduring excruciating pain, thankfully having drunk little water, or else it would have been

the venue, she had been discreetly

was unfolding as Victor had predicted. Such lengthy outdoor events were proving to be a significant strain on this woman’s physical condition.

as she suddenly stood up with a champagne glass in hand and addressed the gathering.

be here with you 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

raised 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

the women from the great families, and perhaps in the entire nation, Evadne shone brightly

utterly captivated by this beautiful and noble woman, unable to shift his gaze away from

at Evadne, muttering with contempt, “Who do you think you are, playing hostess to the

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thought, William nodded approvingly, raised his glass to Evadne, and said in a cheerful tone, “Alea, I had no idea you were the daughter

crowd was

Evadne to have personal connections with the nation’s