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.

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

softly, Gary’s ears perked up,

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

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

eyes,

affectionately ruffled her hair, then he leaned in to kiss her cheek, “In the future, we’ll have lots of

Marilla’s heart fluttered, her cheeks blooming with a rosy

his face turning

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

wasn’t really going to make a

her body reacting on

doing?” Emeric

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

hard, her rosy lips turning white from the pressure!

darkly as he leisurely sipped his

touched Thaddeus, he stood abruptly, a

and fell to the ground

was complete. “Ms. Fairhaven, please conduct yourself with dignity,” Thaddeus said icily, his voice hanging over her like the threat of a thunderbolt ready

sweet satisfaction

world who could give her the security Thaddeus

their laughter, making Edith’s humiliation

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

I’d have disciplined her ten times a day,” Jeff muttered under his breath, sitting next to Emeric,

monkey,” Emeric glanced at his daughter, “Do you remember how many times we

bringing

from the rest. She’s my kind of girl! Just a few shards of glass? If it makes Evadne happy, I’d say

momentarily excused himself, following Gordon

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

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

Evadne had entered the venue, she

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

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

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

them to Elmsworth.” As she finished her toast, her

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

beautiful and noble woman, unable to shift his gaze away

Evadne, muttering with contempt, “Who do you think you are, playing hostess to the big shots like they even know which

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in a cheerful tone, “Alea, I had no idea

was astounded!

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