His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

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.

feast was served, and Emeric barely touched his food, seemingly without

to Byron, who was diligently attentive, serving her food and pouring her drinks, but she only responded with polite reserve, leaving the food

Nydia’s heart and eyes, there was only room for her dear Jason. Other men barely warranted a second glande

that the race’s over, about the

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 diligence, qualities I

words caught the Chambers

his handsome features tight as if carved from ice. Even without a word,

help but snicker at the sight of his

marrying into the Ashbourne family and becoming Emeric’s favored son–in–law to leverage control

implying? Didn’t we have an

the first time, he turned red–faced with Emeric. “We’ve been friends for over thirty years. How do you think I’ve treated you? Better than your own brothers! When you were targeted for assassination, with a spiper lurking on a rooftop, I stood in front of you without knowing where the shooter was, ready to take

listened’s lently, the harrowing memory of that life–or–death

Er were

risked his life for him, a testament to

grateful to Jelf. They

had led to his fortuitous rescue by the daughter of S–Star

never forget your kindness in this

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

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

and Myra were shocked.

joked around with him. It was evident how much he prized this potential alliance, enough to risk’o fallout with

health, don’t get too

in alarm, but Byron’s injured leg delayed him,

gently soothed Jeff’s heaving back, placating him with care, Dad, please calm down. You and Mr. Emeric have been 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 you. If that happened, I’d be the villain of the century living

has nothing to do with

sighed heavily 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 our family’s standing. You want to ally

just that Evadne and 1 are star–crossed. Mr. Emeric is right. You can’t force love. If that’s the case, then I wish Evadne and

“lifetime‘ rang in his cars, sounding bitterly harsh

I understand now.”

Emeric filled with utter disappointment. “Chairman Emeric, since you have made your choice, I have nothing left to say. All good things come

“Jeff, wait.”

But at the last horse racing event, as you saw the whole nation

fell into

his glasses, costing a cold, swift glance

Why did it feel like he

Why this?

Emeric suddenly called

Daddy?” Nydia snapped out of her daze and obediently walked over