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

ears perked

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

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

her eyes, her

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

her cheeks

his face turning

attempting to touch her man and felt a surge of anger. She leaned forward slightly.

make a scene; she

was just momentarily overwhelmed, her body reacting

what are you doing?” Emeric asked sternly.

a spectacle of yourself over some man, like some

rosy

lips curling darkly as he leisurely sipped

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

stumbled and fell to the ground in a clumsy heap!

was complete. “Ms. Fairhaven, please conduct yourself with dignity,” Thaddeus said icily, his voice

secretly, a sweet satisfaction in her

other man in the world who could give

struggled to contain their laughter, making Edith’s humiliation

it was his granddaughter who had been shamelessly throwing herself at

really 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

Emeric glanced at his daughter, “Do you remember

that he was bringing up

Not a monkey, she’s spirited! I’ve 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 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

himself, following Gordon to change

Elspeth was curled up, unable to straighten her back, her legs tightly clamped together, her body

grim. She was enduring excruciating pain, thankfully having drunk little

venue, she had been discreetly

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

twinkled mischievously as she suddenly stood up with

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

them to Elmsworth.” As she finished her toast, her red lips met the rim of her glass,

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

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

Glynnis sneered at Evadne, muttering with contempt, “Who do you think you are, playing hostess to the big

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thought, 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 Group’s chairman. You’ve truly surprised me. We’ve met before, there’s

was

expected Evadne to have personal connections with the

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