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.

don’t know why, but looking at your uncle Gary, it just feels

spoke softly, Gary’s ears perked up,

him. Too much trash can hurt your eyes, Jareth wrapped an arm around his petite

of anger but couldn’t show his irritation without seeming petty for eavesdropping on

her eyes, her expression

“In the future, we’ll have lots of beautiful

her cheeks blooming

his drink, his face turning beet

man and felt a surge of

wasn’t really going to make a scene; she

was just momentarily overwhelmed, her body reacting on

doing?” Emeric asked

are you? Making a spectacle of yourself over some man, like some

lip hard, her rosy

darkly as he leisurely sipped his

he stood abruptly, a chilling

to the ground

in the back who hadn’t noticed were now fully aware, and Edith’s embarrassment was complete. “Ms. Fairhaven, please

secretly, a sweet satisfaction in

the world who could give her the security Thaddeus

contain their laughter, making

exasperated but couldn’t confront Thaddeus. After all, it was his granddaughter who

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

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

pouted at Emeric, annoyed that he was bringing up

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

Gordon to

curled up, unable to straighten her back, her legs tightly clamped together, her body quivering with tremors.

having drunk little water, or else it would have been a catastrophic flood!

moment Evadne had entered the venue, she had been discreetly observing Elspeth.

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

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

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

Elmsworth.” As she finished her toast, her red lips met the rim

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

the moment she had appeared, Junior Morris had been utterly captivated by this beautiful and noble woman, unable to shift

what?” 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 patch you

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I had no idea you were the daughter of

crowd was astounded!

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