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.

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

spoke softly, Gary’s ears perked up,

at him. Too much trash can hurt your eyes, Jareth wrapped an arm around his petite wife’s

his irritation without seeming petty for eavesdropping on a

quickly shut her eyes, her expression adorably earnest.

in to kiss her cheek, “In the future, we’ll

cheeks blooming with

on his drink, his

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

really going to make a scene; she

just momentarily overwhelmed, her

are you doing?”

yourself over some man, like some street brawler? Are you

her rosy

heard everything, his lips curling darkly as he leisurely

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

fell to 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 hanging over her like the threat of a thunderbolt

a sweet satisfaction

was probably no other man in the world who could give

laughter, making

After all, it was his granddaughter who

The Fairhaven’s upbringing 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 to

“Do you remember how many times we had to replace the windows because

was bringing up such old stories just to tease

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!”

following Gordon to change

back, her legs tightly clamped together, her body quivering

was enduring excruciating pain, thankfully having drunk little water, or else it would

venue, she

Victor 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 and addressed the

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

raised her glass 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

all the women from the great families, and perhaps in the entire nation, Evadne

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

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

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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 the daughter of the

was astounded!

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