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 nature unable

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

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

irritation without seeming petty for eavesdropping

Marilla quickly shut her eyes, her expression

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

fluttered, her cheeks blooming with

choked on his drink, his face turning beet red!

touch her man and felt a

going to make a scene; she

just momentarily overwhelmed, her body

are you doing?” Emeric

spectacle of yourself over some man, like some street brawler? Are you as lowly as that girl?

bit her lip hard, her rosy lips turning white from

his lips curling darkly as he leisurely sipped

hand nearly touched Thaddeus, he stood abruptly, a chilling aura swirling

and fell to the

hadn’t noticed were now fully aware, and Edith’s embarrassment was complete. “Ms. Fairhaven, please conduct yourself with dignity,” Thaddeus said icily, his voice hanging over her like the threat of a thunderbolt ready to strike.

secretly, a sweet satisfaction

man in the world who could give her the security

crowd struggled to contain their laughter, making Edith’s humiliation

who

upbringing really leaves much to be desired. Had it been my daughter, I’d have disciplined her ten times a day,” Jeff

at his daughter, “Do you remember how many times we had to replace the windows because

Emeric, annoyed that he was bringing up

few shards of glass? If it makes Evadne happy, I’d say

excused himself, following Gordon

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

excruciating pain, thankfully having drunk little

moment Evadne had entered the venue, she

were proving to be a significant strain on this

as she suddenly stood up with a champagne glass in hand and

and gentlemen, it’s a pleasure to 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 world, like Mr. Morris and Mr. Ford. It’s a delightful

his son, “I’d like to toast to these two gentlemen, welcoming them to Elmsworth.” As she finished her toast, her

from the great families, and perhaps in the

the moment she had appeared, Junior Morris had been utterly captivated by this beautiful

at Evadne, muttering with contempt, “Who do you think you are, playing hostess to the big shots like they even know which

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a cheerful tone, “Alea, I had no idea you were the daughter of the K Group’s chairman. You’ve truly surprised me. We’ve met before,

was

to have personal connections with the nation’s top business moguls!