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.

just feels uncomfortable, Marilla confessed, her candid nature unable to hide her

ears perked up, catching snippets of the conversation.

your eyes, Jareth wrapped an

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

eyes, her expression adorably

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

cheeks blooming with a rosy glow.

on his drink, his

touch her man and felt a

going to make a scene;

was just momentarily overwhelmed, her body reacting on its

doing?” Emeric asked

yourself over some man, like some street brawler?

her rosy lips turning white from

darkly as

nearly touched Thaddeus, he stood abruptly, a chilling aura swirling around him.

to the ground in a clumsy heap!

scrambled to help her up. 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 said icily, his voice

a sweet satisfaction in

man in the world who could give her the security Thaddeus did.

to contain their laughter,

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

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

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

Emeric, annoyed that he was bringing up such old stories just to

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

excused himself, following Gordon to change his

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

pain, thankfully having drunk

the moment Evadne had entered the venue, she had been

events were proving to be a significant

twinkled mischievously as she suddenly stood up with a

gentlemen, it’s a pleasure to be here with you all, celebrating this splendid occasion. Today, not only have I had the honor of meeting esteemed elders and dear friends, but also legends of

to William and his son, “I’d like to toast to these two gentlemen, 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

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

appeared, Junior Morris had been utterly captivated by this beautiful and noble woman, unable to shift his gaze

for what?” Glynnis sneered at Evadne, muttering with contempt, “Who do you think you are, playing hostess to

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

crowd was

He had not expected Evadne to have personal connections with