His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 464

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

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

her dear Jason.

over, about the arrangement we

I’m aware of Avery’s esteem for her, and he’s shown nothing but respect and diligence, qualities I admire in a young man.

Chambers

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

snicker at the sight of his

Ashbourne family and becoming Emeric’s favored son–in–law to leverage control over the Chambers Group against your brother? Dream on, you

Didn’t we have

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

memory of that life–or–death

Er were

then, kindred spirits with a brotherly bond. Jeff had risked his life for him, a testament to their

to Jelf.

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

kindness in this lifetime, Emeric’s voice was

wouldn’t go back on

anger escalated as he grabbed a crystal glass from the table and hurled it to the floor, his face

Myra were shocked.

was evident how

don’t

Chambers sons stood up in alarm, but Byron’s injured leg delayed him, and Avery

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

yourself. This situation has

“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 with the mighty Abernathys, and I get it.” *Dad, don’t say

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

“lifetime‘ rang in his cars, sounding bitterly

I understand

Emeric, since you have made your choice, I have nothing left to say. All good things come to an end. Chairman Emeric, from

“Jeff, wait.”

brow furrowed deeply as he stood up slowly and approached him. The always favored Avery as a son-in–law for the Ashbourne family. I hoped our families could be united through marriage. But at the last horse racing event, as you saw the whole nation witnessed Evadine and Thaddeus’s relationship. It’s

fell into

adjusted his glasses, costing a

sly old man up to? Why did it feel like he was secretly trying to

Why this?

suddenly called out to

of her daze and obediently

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