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.

at your uncle Gary, it just feels uncomfortable, Marilla confessed, her candid nature unable to

ears perked up, catching snippets of the conversation.

at him. Too much trash can hurt your eyes, Jareth wrapped an arm around

anger but couldn’t show his irritation without seeming petty for

quickly shut her eyes,

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

her cheeks blooming with a rosy glow.

drink, his face

touch her man and felt a surge

make a scene;

her

are you doing?” Emeric asked

are you? Making a spectacle of yourself over some man, like some street brawler? Are you as lowly as

bit her lip hard, her rosy

lips curling darkly as he leisurely sipped

Thaddeus, he stood abruptly, a

fell to the ground in a clumsy

to help her up. Those in the back who hadn’t noticed were now fully aware, and Edith’s embarrassment was complete. “Ms. Fairhaven,

sweet satisfaction in her

no other man in the world who could give

their laughter, making Edith’s

who had been shamelessly throwing herself

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

his daughter, “Do you remember how many times we had to replace the windows because of her

was bringing up such old stories

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

following Gordon to

her

having drunk

moment Evadne had entered the venue, she had been discreetly

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

with a champagne glass in hand and addressed

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

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

and perhaps in the entire nation, Evadne shone brightly

captivated by this beautiful and noble woman, unable to shift

Evadne, muttering with contempt, “Who do you think you are, playing hostess to

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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 no

crowd was astounded!

not expected Evadne to