His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 470

Evadne’s heart skipped a beat, her eyes widened as she locked gaze with Emeric’s dashing profile.

Thaddeus’s eyes were filled with a tumult of tension and worry, his body tout as a drawn bow, seemingly on the verge of dashing over to grab Evadine’s band and whisk her away without a second thought.

Others like Frederic and the members of the Fairhaven cli

clan, also had their colors drained from their faces.

Particularly Edith, whose heart hammered away like a runaway train within her chest, stared at Evadne with a mix of anxiety and spite, though her words dripped with disdain, “Well, well, well, Ms. Evadne has a fiancé now? I wonder which lucky gentleman has the pleasure of joining fortunes with the Ashbournes?

Frederic clenched his teeth fiercely. “No matter who the Ashbourne ally with, it will surely not be the Abernathy Group

Edith’s lips curled up in triumph, her hanging heart settling back into place.

Ford’s expression darkened visibly; he suspected Emeric was concocting a story to extricate his daughter, a mere excuse to brush off his

advances

At the derby, he had noticed Evadne’s closeness to Thaddeus, but such flirtations were dime a dozen in high society, it was nothing but a dalliance. If there had been a fiance, Emeric would have announced it there and then, not wait until now to drop the bombshell

William, on the other hand, appeared unfazed, smiling as he said, “So the young Miss already has a betrothed? Congratulations indeed, May Lask which fortunate family the young man hails from?”

Curiosity was piqued all around.

Emeric’s smile was gentle and unforced as he glanced fleatingly towards Thaddeus

Ford followed his line of sight and grimaced, knowing full well whom Emeric was observing

“Oh my! Thad! Am I seeing things? Is Chairman Emeric looking at you? Jareth exclaimed with a high–pitched voice, shaking the man’s arm like a hyperactive groundhog.

Thaddeus’s breathing was ragged, his forehead beading with sweat, but his voice remained deep, “Don’t overthink it Chairman Emeric is probably just using it as a pretext to fend off Ford.”

“And why would Chairman Emeric bother looking this way? Couldn’t he just tell a white lie and be done with it?”

Jareth was still visibly excited, ever the optimist. “It’s just us two here, and Chairman Emeric is definitely looking at you. He cant possibly be checking me

out!”

Thaddeus felt a tremor in his chest, struggling to control his breath

His intense gaze was fixed on Evadne.

for public

tonight you meticulously planned this business dinner, and it would not do for our family matters to overshadow his event. Evadne and I agree that now is not the right time to announce an engagement. When the time is ripe, we will make it known.”

that time comes, Mr. William, if you’d be so kind, I will

pristine beaches. You’ll have to let me know!?” William

grateful that Emeric had deftly steered the conversation away, allowing her to breathe a silent sigh of relief. Lately, Emeric

was left wanting more, murmuring amongst

Chairman Emeric, and Mr. Jeff and the Chairman were like brothers. Maybe it’s Mr. Avery?”

that were the case? I suspect it’s Mr. Thaddeus. Wasn’t it obvious enough at the derby? Who was by Miss Evadne’s side when she was injured? If Mr. Avery was the fiance, wouldn’t he have shown up? That would

cheeks flushed with emotion, envy shimmering in her

sister’s

to have her parents‘ blessing, to be with the one she loved.

resentment towards

the enemies of her sister and

eyes began to redden as

the least capable child in the family; if her own marriage could contribute to their

to make

drama concluded, the dinner

his son’s failure to secure an alliance with the Ashbourne family bolstered the confidence of the Abernathy Group

face as sour and elongated as a used bandage.

insides.

were out of the running for the derby hotel project

the start

nobles and debutantes paired off and took to the dance floor, twirling in a vibrant and joyous

at the grand ball it was Nydia’s first time at such a high–society event, and Evadne was worried

was the center of attention, with many gentlemen casting fervent glances her way, each one itching to ask her for

to keep them at bay. They admired from a distance, none daring to

speaking only when

hand and took a deep breath, “Nydia, I won’t let you leap into the fire. Trust me, I make sure you end up with the one

marriage. I won’t object.It follow mom and dad’s wishes. You just be happy with Mr. Thaddeus and stop worrying about me.”

you spouting? How can I possibly

with Jason, I’d rather stay single

What k kind of person

that make me?”

be stubbom. It’s my choice, and it has nothing to do with your Nydia was visibly distressed, about to continun her

Evadne, may I have this

looked up to find a dapper–looking Ford standing before Evadne

when Ford out her off. “Miss Evadne, you won’t give me a chance to court you but would you deny me

room’s attention shifted toward them.

slightly seeing the predicament. Evadne clearly detested the blond–haired sultor, but refusal might

hand