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.

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

Gary’s ears perked up, catching

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

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

quickly shut her eyes, her expression adorably

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

Marilla’s heart fluttered, her cheeks blooming with

choked on his drink, his face turning beet red!

Edith attempting to touch her man and felt

make a scene; she

was just momentarily overwhelmed, her body reacting on its own.

you doing?”

of yourself over some man, like some street brawler? Are you as lowly as that girl? Don’t disappoint me,

her rosy lips turning white from the pressure!

curling darkly as he leisurely

he stood abruptly, a chilling aura swirling

and fell to the ground in a clumsy

“Ms. Fairhaven,

secretly, a sweet satisfaction in

probably no other man in the world who

laughter, making Edith’s humiliation burn even hotter!

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

Had 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

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

he was bringing up such old stories just to

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 daughter–in–law

momentarily excused himself, following Gordon to change his attire.

her back, her legs tightly clamped together, her body

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

entered the venue,

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

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

occasion. Today, not only have I had the honor of meeting esteemed elders and dear friends, but also

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

families, and perhaps in the entire

this beautiful and noble woman, unable to shift

with contempt, “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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William nodded approvingly, raised his glass to Evadne, and said in a cheerful tone, “Alea, I had no idea you were

crowd was

in shock. He had not expected Evadne to have personal connections with the