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.

Gary, it just feels uncomfortable, Marilla confessed, her

perked up, catching

Jareth wrapped an arm around his

irritation without seeming petty for eavesdropping on a young

quickly shut her eyes, her expression

her cheek, “In the future, we’ll have lots of beautiful babies.

her cheeks blooming

his drink, his

man and felt a surge of anger. She leaned forward

a scene; she wasn’t

momentarily overwhelmed, her

what are you doing?” Emeric

like some street brawler? Are you as lowly as that girl?

her lip hard, her rosy lips

darkly as he leisurely sipped his champagne.

nearly touched Thaddeus, he stood

and fell to the ground in a clumsy

Those 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

sweet

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

to contain their laughter, making Edith’s humiliation burn

all, it was his granddaughter who had been

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

her. She’s nothing but a wild monkey,” Emeric glanced at his daughter, “Do you remember how many

at Emeric, annoyed that he was bringing up

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 house and build anew!” Jeff was the epitome of a doting father–in–law,

momentarily excused himself, following Gordon to change his attire.

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

enduring excruciating pain, thankfully having drunk little water,

entered the venue, she had been

were proving to be a significant strain on

up with a champagne glass in

meeting esteemed elders and dear friends, but also legends of the corporate world, like Mr. Morris and Mr. Ford. It’s a

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

from the great families, and perhaps in the entire nation, Evadne shone brightly like a pearl in the sea.

utterly captivated by this beautiful and noble woman, unable to shift

you are, playing hostess to the big shots like they even know which cabbage patch you

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Evadne, and said in a cheerful tone, “Alea, I had no idea you were the daughter of the K

was astounded!

to have