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.

it just feels uncomfortable, Marilla confessed, her candid nature unable to hide her

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

eyes, Jareth wrapped an arm

couldn’t show his irritation without seeming petty for eavesdropping

her eyes, her expression

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

Marilla’s heart fluttered, her cheeks

his drink, his

Edith attempting to touch her man and felt a surge of anger. She

really going to make a scene; she wasn’t

momentarily overwhelmed, her body reacting on its

doing?”

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

lip hard, her rosy lips turning

heard everything, his lips curling darkly as he leisurely sipped

Edith’s hand nearly touched Thaddeus, he stood abruptly, a chilling aura swirling around him.

fell to the ground

the back who 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

a sweet satisfaction

no other man in the world who could give her the security Thaddeus

to contain their laughter, making Edith’s humiliation burn even hotter!

who had been shamelessly throwing herself at him, in

disciplined her ten times a day,” Jeff

lady? Don’t flatter 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 when she was a

at Emeric, annoyed that he was bringing up such old

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

momentarily excused himself, following Gordon to change his attire.

curled up, unable to straighten her back, her legs

excruciating pain, thankfully having drunk little water, or else it would have been a catastrophic

had entered the venue, she

predicted. Such lengthy outdoor events were proving to be a significant strain on this

as she suddenly stood up with a champagne glass

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

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

great families, and perhaps in the entire

she had appeared, Junior Morris had been utterly captivated by this beautiful and noble

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

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

was

expected Evadne to have personal connections with the

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