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.

a lock of her hair with disdain. “What can she possibly do? The race

spoke with calm resolve, “Dad, let

erupted in a chorus

What did she mean?

race? Could she even handle

as he stared at Evadne’s

bulged in

sarcastically, “Oh, you must be psychic, saying

play the hero. We’ll see how she fares,” Edith hissed,

are you sure you can do this?” Emeric asked,

you really have to ask?” Eyadne winked playfully, her

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

expected her to

women? Is it really proper for you

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

face turned beet red with mortification, at a

merely shook his head at his granddaughter’s

“Um, Jareth.”

“Evadne has offended Edith. Isn’t

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

didn’t

their favor. Marilla kept her gaze fixed on the ground, her cherry lips parting ever so slightly as she murmured in a Wind, “I’m worried. I’m worried that Edith will pick on

what did you say?” Jareth asked,

shaking her head fervently as if it

eyes, and forced herself not to dwell on them, even as a sheen of cold sweat

said, flashing Barry a confident smile that could rival the sun and moon. “Mr. Barry, thank you for your concern, but I never enter a battle I’m not sure of winning.

opinion of the young woman shifting in an

reminded him of his

admit that this girl was indeed a force to be

were

considered, might be worth

announced cheerfully, waving to them before heading out with Mr. Dylan by

called out, her eyes brimming

glanced back and flashed–an “ok”

it,” Emeric commented,

gaze followed Evadne until she vanished from

Evadne to be an equestrian?” he asked, his brows

beside him like a

grace, these two were mortal enemies,

God,” Thaddeus said, his voice deep and resonant.

me the grandeur,” Avery retorted with a cold, contemptuous smile. “It’s clear you don’t understand her at

breath hitched, his fingers

you ever let Evadne see 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, plotting her brother’s

Join &

warned, his smile belying the infernal chill radiating from him. “I

won’t come.”

was both stunning and suffocating, a challenge

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