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.

know why, but looking at your uncle Gary, it just feels

ears perked up, catching snippets

looking at him. Too much trash can hurt your eyes, Jareth wrapped an arm around his petite wife’s waist, raising his

his irritation without

eyes,

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

fluttered, her cheeks blooming with a rosy glow.

drink, his face turning beet red!

her man and felt a surge of

wasn’t really going to make a scene; she wasn’t that

her body reacting on its own.

are you doing?”

man, like some street brawler? Are you as lowly as that girl? Don’t disappoint me, don’t disgrace the Ashbourne name!”

her rosy lips

curling darkly

he stood abruptly, a chilling

to the ground in a clumsy

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

sweet satisfaction in her heart.

world who could give her the

struggled to contain their laughter, making Edith’s humiliation

but couldn’t confront Thaddeus. After all, it was his granddaughter who had been shamelessly throwing herself at him, in full view of everyone.

really leaves much to be desired. Had it been my daughter, I’d have disciplined her ten times a day,” Jeff muttered under his breath, sitting next to

daughter, “Do you remember how many times we had to replace the windows because of her when she was a child?”

that he was bringing up

Not a monkey, she’s 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 and build anew!” Jeff was the epitome of a

momentarily excused himself, following Gordon to

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

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

moment Evadne had entered the venue, she

Victor had predicted. Such lengthy outdoor events were proving to be a significant

she suddenly stood up with a champagne glass in

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

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 she tilted back her graceful neck to drink the bubbly champagne with elegance and poise.

perhaps in the entire nation, Evadne shone brightly like a pearl in the

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

you think you are, playing hostess to the big shots like they even know which

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her 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

in shock. He had not expected Evadne to have personal connections with the nation’s