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.

but looking at your uncle Gary, it just feels uncomfortable, Marilla

ears perked up,

eyes, Jareth wrapped an

surge of anger but couldn’t show his irritation without seeming petty

shut her eyes,

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

her cheeks blooming with a rosy glow.

on his drink, his face

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

make a scene; she wasn’t

was just momentarily overwhelmed, her body reacting on its

what are you doing?” Emeric asked sternly.

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

lip hard, her rosy lips turning white

heard everything, his lips curling darkly as he

Edith’s hand nearly touched Thaddeus, he stood abruptly,

fell to the

and Edith’s embarrassment was complete. “Ms. Fairhaven, please conduct yourself with dignity,” Thaddeus said icily, his

a sweet satisfaction in her heart.

world who

to contain their laughter, making Edith’s humiliation burn

but couldn’t confront Thaddeus. After all, it was his granddaughter who had been shamelessly throwing herself at

it been my daughter, I’d have disciplined her ten times a day,” Jeff muttered under his breath, sitting next to Emeric, “Evadne’s so graceful. How can those nouveau riche Fairhaven girls even compare to a lady like Evadne?”

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

at Emeric, annoyed that he was bringing up such old

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

following Gordon

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

were looking grim. She was enduring excruciating pain, thankfully having drunk

Evadne had entered the venue, she had been discreetly

outdoor events were proving

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

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 surprise

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

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

captivated by this beautiful

“Who do you think you are, playing hostess to the big shots like they even know which cabbage patch you sprouted

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in a cheerful tone, “Alea, I had no idea you were the

crowd was

expected Evadne to have personal