His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 465

The dinner party had dispersed in an atmosphere tinged with tension and unsaid words.

Nydia had spent the entire evening on edge upon learning of her impending marriage to the scion of the Chambers family. Her usually bright face was pale, as if all warmth had left her from head to toe,

On the way home, she shared a car ride with her mother, deprived of the chance to even speak with Emeric.

“Mom, why?” Nydia’s voice quivered with tears, “You know I love Jason. You know I would only marry him. So why are we arranging a marriage with the Chambers family?”

Myra’s heart ached with a silent bitterness, yet she responded in a calm tone, “Your father and I believe this match is more suitable for you. Jason’s a great guy, no doubt, but his family, we simply don’t approve. From what I understand, Mr. and Mrs. Dempsey aren’t fond of us. If you were to marry him without their blessing, your life would be a constant struggle. Look at your sister, such a strong girl, yet she suffered so much in her marriage to the Abernathys, and in the end, they divorced.

Furthermore, Cedric has taken a stand against our Ashbourne family, even going so far as to become Elspeth’s defense attorney, despite the favors we’ve done for him in the past. I know a professional lawyer shouldn’t pick sides, but Elspeth’s hurt your sister time and again.

Remembering the humiliation and slander she had faced from Elspeth during her acting days still pained Myra’s heart, Cedric’s actions and Mr. and Mrs. Dempsey’s indulgence are unacceptable to your father and me. Our family’s reputation isn’t what it used to be, and I don’t want to tie us to them”

“But, but Jason is different!” Nydia’s cheat felt constricted, her voice choked with pain, “Ever since he graduated, he’s been supporting my brother and sister, How can Dad not see his loyalty? If this is how you dismiss all that Jason has done, it’s so unfair to him. It will break his heart!”

The simple and honest girl was more outraged for her beloved Jason than for her own future, “And Evadne told me that her divorce from Mr. Thaddeus wasn’t due to pressure from the Abernathys, but because he didn’t love her and let her down. But Jason’s never let me down

Myra’s eyelashes fluttered as she pressed her lips together.

My son has always been good to me, really good.”

As Nydia recalled the happy moments with Jason, tears streamed down her cheeks, “Mom, I don’t think I’ll ever find a man who treats me as well as he does, I don’t want to lose him. I’ve loved him for so many years, over since I was a little girl, and now, when I can finally be with him. Please talk to Dad Don’t let us be torn apart, okay?”

“Nydia, you’re the daughter of the Ashbourne family. Don’t you think you should do something for the Ashbourne family? Or do you intend to be a sheltered child all your life, without any sense of duty?”

Myra had always been gentle and soft–spoken, even when Nydia had secretly applied to a film academy to pursue acting, she had persuaded Emeric not to send her abroad, not to hinder her dreams.

Her stem words now stunned Nydia, “Mom”

“Nydia, every child of the Ashbourne family must contribute unconditionally. Even your sister, who spent years traveling the world freely like a bird, has returned to help your father manage our struggling hotel and will eventually take over the K Group as a whole. The burden she will bear is unimaginable. Nydia hung her head in shame, her slender hands twisted together, turning white with tension.

Evadne was not only her sister but also her idol

She had never envied or aspired to outshine her brilliant sister, knowing full well she could never match her talent.

But was this the reason she must sacrifice her own love?

Mom..L.

What good would your marriage to Jason do for her, for the Ashbourne family? Nydia, you always say you want to do something for this family. Well, now is the time for you to make a sacrifice” When Nydia returned to Silverlake Harbor, her eyes were swollen with tears.

this.

first, and he strode into the house with

“Chairman Emeric.

had been waiting uncertainly before him.

here at this late hour?” The magnate inquired

hesitated, his

know, you’re waiting for Nydia, aren’t you?”

through, awkward yet blameless, and after a moment of silence, he spoke with guilt–laden sincerity. “Chairman Emeric, I’m truly sorry about the trouble with my older brother. But please believe me, no matter how the Dempseys decide. I will always stand by you and Miss Nydia. My loyalty is

no need to explain it to me. I bet you’ve got a lot to say to

an inexplicable chill down Jason’s spine.

time he came to his senses, Emeric

an eternity, Nydia emerged, her face as pale as porcelain, her gaze distant as she

“Nydia”

forward, arms flung wide, pulling his beloved girl into an embrace so tight it could never

a bit! I can barely breathe, Nydia teased lightly,

burning a

Nydia was about to cry. “Don’t be silly, you’re

kindred spirits hugged for a long while before they

I’ve got a lot of planning to do for the future. It’s going to keep me really busy.”

been away at Elmsworth University for the past four years, rarely home in Skyrim. Now that I have more time, I want to stay with my parents, spend some time with

are you

each other for a while, she said with a smile that was meant

torn apart. His hands gripped her shoulders Nydia, is Chairman Emeric pressuring you? Is he the reason you

more bitter, but she didn’t dare tell him

for my sister and Mr. Thaddeus to sort out your brother’s situation, and for my father to cool down a bit. Then, meeting up again might be easier. You should head back, Jason. You haven’t rested well these days because of

traced the redness around Jason’s eyes, her emotions churning in a painful swell in her

contain herself. Rising on her toes, she cradled the face of the man she loved, her lips tenderly meeting his in a kiss that conveyed all her love

I love you”

Nydia, her eyes

quickening her pace as if she hadn’t heard

was deliberately ignoring her

reached out, grabbing her sister’s arm.

slowly, her cheeks still wet with tears.

crying? Why? Did you fight with Jason?

Mr. Thaddeus must

disappearing into the distance no matter how much Evadne called after her.

Jason’s voice was