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.

feels uncomfortable, Marilla confessed, her

ears perked up, catching snippets of

hurt your eyes, Jareth wrapped an arm around his petite wife’s waist, raising his voice on

couldn’t show his irritation without seeming petty for eavesdropping on a

quickly shut her eyes, her expression

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

heart fluttered, her cheeks blooming

on his drink, his

touch her man and felt

wasn’t really going to make a scene;

her body reacting on its own.

doing?”

you? Making a spectacle of yourself over some man, like some street brawler? Are you as lowly as that girl? Don’t disappoint me, don’t disgrace

rosy lips

everything, his lips curling darkly as he

he stood abruptly, a chilling

the ground

in 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 hanging over her like the

sweet satisfaction

other man in the world who

laughter, making Edith’s humiliation

Thaddeus. After all, it was his granddaughter who had been shamelessly throwing

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

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

that he was bringing up such old stories just to

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 doting father–in–law, finding his daughter–in–law absolutely

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back, her legs tightly

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

moment Evadne had entered the venue, she had been discreetly

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

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

the honor of meeting esteemed elders and

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

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

had been utterly captivated by this beautiful and noble woman, unable

muttering with contempt, “Who do you think you are, playing hostess to the big shots like they even know which cabbage patch you sprouted from!”

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cheerful tone, “Alea, I had no idea you were

crowd was

not expected Evadne to have personal connections