Chapter 464

“Hey? Emeric, where’s Evadne? Jeff craned his neck, peering outside with persistent curiosity.

“She won’t be joining us tonight, Jell. Evadne is injured and needs her rest. I’ve told her to stay

wy put and recover, Emeric replied with a nonchalant shrug.

“Emeric, you’re being unfair, man. You promised to bring Evadne over this time, Besides, we’re practically family now, not just guests!” Jeff rambled on though confusion gnawed at him inside.

Emeric settled into his seat, “If you really care about Evadne, you should let her heal properly. No need to drag her around.”

It was just before that horse race that he’d met with Emeric in private.

They had hit it off, and Emeric seemed quite taken with his son, assuring him that he would support the union between Evadne and Avery, welcoming Evadine into the Chambers family as a daughter–in–law.

He had also pondered Byron’s marriage prospects, his beloved second son, second only to his eldest in his affections.

He was angling for a double celebration, hoping to propose to Emeric and Myra’s daughter Nydia on behalf of Byron.

Originally, he didn’t think Nydia was a match for Byron given her modest background.

But now that Byron was down to one good leg, he wasn’t in a position to be choosy, and Ms. Nydia suddenly seemed much more appealing. That was why he’d eagerly brought Byron along tonight, to meet with Nydia,

But what he couldn’t fathom was why Emeric, who had virtually handpicked Avery as his son–in–law, had come without Evadne and with a noticeably

cooler demeanor

Avery, his interest thoroughly extinguished, downed a glass of bourbon in frustration

Tonight, the unsuspecting Nydia was a vision in an elegant white lace dress that highlighted her flawless porcelain skip, Her dancer’s physique was lithe and graceful as a swan, and her exposed legs were as perfect as a sculpted masterpiece

Usually, Evadine’s stunning beauty and presence overshadowed Nydia

But now, it was clear that both sisters were beauties in their own right, reminiscent of the classic novel’s contrasting heroines, like the fair and virtuous Amy and the fiery and passionate Jo.

Byron, having spent too much time in the hospital and away from female company aside from nurses couldn’t take his eyes off Nydia,

Avery, reading his less–than–pure thoughts with a glance, couldn’t help but suppress a cold, mocking smile.

barely touched his food, seemingly without an appetite,

and pouring her drinks, but

her

race’s over, about the arrangement we discussed.”

finish, Emeric finally spoke up with a grave tone, Jeff, I know how much you adore Evadne. You’ve practically raised her alongside your daughter. And I’m aware of Avery’s esteem for her, and he’s shown nothing but respect and

caught the Chambers men

flashed with anger, a dangerous red mingling with the fury, his handsome features tight as if carved from ice. Even without a word, his presence was

but snicker at the sight of his

of marrying into the Ashbourne family and becoming Emeric’s favored son–in–law to leverage control over the Chambers Group against your brother?

what are you implying? Didn’t we have an

than your own brothers! When

harrowing memory of

Er were

with a brotherly bond. Jeff had risked his life for him, a testament to

grateful to Jelf.

fortuitous rescue by the daughter of S–Star Group’s magnate, Aviana, leading to their

never forget your kindness in this lifetime,

forgotten everything! Otherwise, you wouldn’t go back on your word and make a fool out

as he grabbed a crystal glass from the table and hurled it to

and Myra

had never seen Jeff so furious with Emeric, who usually joked around with him. It was evident how much he prized this potential alliance, enough to risk’o fallout

your health, don’t

alarm, but Byron’s injured leg delayed him, and Avery reached their father first.

close for decades, a bond forged through trials and tribulations that even us younger folks envy Please, don’t let my marriage prospects come between

has nothing to do

slapping his thigh in frustration. “I’m a failure as a father. After all these years, I still couldn’t outdo the Abernathy Group and become Elmsworth’s top dog. Mr. Emeric, I understand why you look down on

smile, his eyes brimming with pain. It’s because couldn’t win Evadne’s love. It’s just that Evadne and 1 are star–crossed. Mr. Emeric is right. You can’t force love. If

phrase “lifetime‘ rang in his cars, sounding

be it I understand

I have nothing left to say. All good things come to an end. Chairman Emeric, from now on, we are rivals. We’ll see what the

“Jeff, wait.”

families could be united through marriage. But at the last horse racing event, as you saw the whole nation

into deep thought.

adjusted his glasses, costing a

did it feel like he was secretly trying to set up Evadne

Why this?

Emeric suddenly called out to Nydia

Daddy?” Nydia snapped out of her daze and

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