His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 445

Chapter 445

“What’s wrong?” Emeric asked, his voice a deep rumble.

“Our jockey got injured by some crazed horse from the Lockwoods while he was out walking ours!”

The Ashbournes exchanged shocked glances.

“What?”

Emeric’s eyes widened with concern. “How is he? Not in any life–threatening danger, I hope?”

́Although Emeric was known as a ruthless tycoon in the boardroom, he was known for his benevolence towards his staff. His first

thought wasn’t about the race, but about the jockey’s safety.

Mr. Dylan, the estate manager, wiped his brow. “No, thank goodness. He’s got multiple bruises and a broken arm. We’ve sent him to the hospital, but there’s no way he can compete now.”

Emeric exhaled in relief. “As long as he’s okay, that’s what matters.”

“Which horse caused the injury? We must hold them accountable,” Myra gently reminded.

“Don’t

worry, Myra dear. The Ashbournes won’t be pushed around. I’ve already handled it. They will be held fully responsible.”

But now, the Ashbournes were in a tight spot….

Without a jockey, were they to bow out of the competition, just handing over this grand opportunity on a silver platter?

Emeric clenched his jaw, his face etched with frustration.

“Chairman Emeric, it’s a true shame your horse won’t compete in such a prestigious event.”

Frederic’s mouth spoke of regret, but his lips curled into a smug smile. “Nonetheless, there’s always next year. No need to dwell on it too much.”

Emeric’s expression darkened.

He thought, “So, your son bullies my daughter, and you think you can gloat over my misfortune? Over my dead body!”

The Chambers and the Fairhavens breathed a sigh of relief, with one less contender to worry about.

“Regret? Mr. Frederic, you speak too soon.”

Evadne stepped forward with a confident grace, her tone conveying an undeniable sense of pride. “The Ashbournes don’t leave room for regrets, nor do we accept defeat.”

Frederic’s smugness faltered.

Evadne’s decisive words shattered the tension and redefined the atmosphere.

Thaddeus watched his spirited love with a gentle smile, eagerly anticipating the surprise she was about to unveil.

“Tsk, that little minx is making a scene again!” Glynnis muttered under her breath.

to see her family lose out,” Edith twirled a lock of her hair with disdain.

with calm resolve, “Dad, let me ride for

room erupted in a chorus

What did she mean?

race? Could

skipped a beat as he stared at Evadne’s

eyes bulged

must be

how she fares,” Edith hissed,

you can do this?”

to ask?” Eyadne winked playfully, her eyes twinkling

Cassius exchanged knowing looks. They were aware that Evadne could ride, but racing was a different beast entirely. “Ms. Evadne, racing isn’t child’s play, and this event is crucial for business alliances

they expected her

any other women? Is it really proper for you to compete?” Edith, emboldened by her grandfather’s words, joined in

suggesting that horse riding isn’t a sport for women, or do you inherently believe that women are inferior to men?” Evadne’s gaze was icy as she replied, her lips curving into a mocking smile. “If I recall correctly, your grandmother was a celebrated

beet red with mortification,

merely shook his head

“Um, Jareth.”

Jareth’s hand nervously. “Evadne has offended Edith.

she be? When the formidable Thaddeus bends over backward for her, what is there to fear? Quite the novelty,” Jareth chuckled, warming her

I didn’t

turn the tables in their favor. Marilla kept her gaze fixed on the ground, her cherry

you say?” Jareth asked, not

her head fervently as if it were a

She took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and forced herself not to dwell on them, even as a sheen of cold sweat began to form

the right tools,” Evadne said, flashing Barry a confident smile that could rival the sun and moon. “Mr. Barry, thank you for your concern, but I never enter

opinion of the young woman shifting in

of

only Edith weren’t his own granddaughter, he’d have to admit that this girl was indeed a force to be reckoned with, a true warrior

his grandson were to

he considered, might be

time. I’ll go get changed,” Evadne announced cheerfully, waving to them before heading out with Mr.

called out, her eyes

back and

have a shot at it,” Emeric commented, masking his concern

burning gaze followed Evadne until she

Didn’t expect Evadne to be an

approached with a smirk, standing beside him like a scene from

mortal enemies, each secretly wishing the other would simply

Thaddeus said, his voice deep and resonant. “And gifts, as

don’t understand her at all. Why mask your insecurity and competitiveness with such

breath hitched, his fingers

the real you, Avery?” he laughed, his eyes like dark, fathomless whirlpools. “Did she ever see the ruthless Mr. Avery who conspired with Eden and sent men to Star Island,

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Avery warned, his smile belying the infernal chill radiating

won’t come.”

was both stunning and suffocating,

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