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

conducted its affairs with discretion, including my daughter, who isn’t one to parade her private life fo consumption. Mr. William, 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.”

gaze left Thaddeus as he continued, “When that time comes, Mr. William, if you’d be so kind, I will personally send an invitation for

never been to Skyrim, heard it’s a place with crystal–clear waters and pristine

to breathe a silent sigh of relief. Lately, Emeric had been

left wanting more, murmuring amongst themselves.

Evadne’s fiancé? I saw Mr. Avery had been quite close to Chairman Emeric, and

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.

flushed with emotion, envy shimmering

clear, her sister’s betrothed

her parents‘ blessing, to be with the one she

bore no resentment towards her

played the villain, aiding the enemies of her sister and

began to redden as she

in the family; if her own marriage could

prepared to make

the minor drama concluded, the dinner continued

and his son’s failure to secure an alliance with the Ashbourne family bolstered the confidence of the Abernathy Group and the Fairhaven Growth even stirring

wore a face as sour and elongated as a used bandage. Though William

insides.

the Ashbournes were out of the running for the derby

music shifted, signaling the start of the

to the dance floor, twirling

tell her sister, Nydia, was as nervous as a kitten at the grand ball it was Nydia’s first time at such a high–society event, and Evadne was worried she might boh. To ease her nerves,

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

commanding presence of Miss Ashbourne was enough to keep them at bay.

kept her turmoil hidden from her sister, speaking only when necessary her words scarce and timid

took a deep breath, “Nydia, I won’t let you leap into the fire. Trust me, I

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

can I possibly sacrifice your happiness for my Evadne’s voice cracked with urgency

Jason, I’d

What k kind of person would

that make

don’t be stubbom. It’s my choice, and it has nothing to do with your Nydia was visibly distressed, about to continun her plea, when a badly pronounced

may I have

dapper–looking Ford standing before Evadne bowing slightly and

would you deny me a single dance? It’s just a social gesture, nothing more. I admire and respect you, with no ulterior motives. Won’t you

shifted toward

Evadne clearly detested the blond–haired sultor, but refusal

an awkward silence, Evadne reluctantly began to raise her hand when suddenly a commanding figure