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 statement because she can’t stand to see her family lose out,” Edith twirled a lock of her hair with disdain. “What can she possibly do? The race is starting soon. Unless she plans

subsided, Evadne spoke with calm resolve, “Dad, let me ride for the

room erupted in a chorus

What did she mean?

to race? Could

as he stared at Evadne’s captivating silhouette, his breathing erratic

eyes bulged in

sarcastically, “Oh, you must be

her try to play the hero. We’ll see how she fares,” Edith hissed, her eyes maliciously fixed on Evadne’s confident

do this?” Emeric asked, concern

to ask?” Eyadne

beast entirely. “Ms. Evadne, racing isn’t child’s play, and this event is crucial for business alliances and the

expected her to embarrass

it really proper for you to compete?” Edith, emboldened by her grandfather’s words,

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 rider in

beet red with

his head at

“Um, Jareth.”

“Evadne

Thaddeus bends over backward for her, what is

didn’t mean

one that might just turn the tables in 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

Jareth

It’s nothing.” she stammered, shaking her head fervently

relentless tide. She took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and forced

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. This competition is

of the young

reminded him of

this girl was indeed a force to be reckoned with, a true

his grandson were

he considered, might

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

out,

glanced back and

at it,” Emeric commented,

gaze followed Evadne until she

you? Didn’t expect Evadne to be an equestrian?” he asked,

a smirk, standing beside him like a

all their outward grace, these two were mortal enemies, each secretly wishing the other

from God,” Thaddeus said, his voice deep and resonant. “And gifts,

Avery retorted with a cold, contemptuous smile. “It’s clear you don’t understand

fingers slowly

whirlpools. “Did she ever see the ruthless Mr. Avery who conspired

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provoke me, Thaddeus,” Avery warned, his smile belying the infernal chill radiating from

won’t come.”

that was both stunning and

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