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 his food, seemingly

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

eyes, there was only room for her dear

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

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

caught the Chambers

mingling with the fury, his handsome features tight as if

the sight

“Avery, dreaming of marrying into the Ashbourne family and becoming Emeric’s favored son–in–law to leverage control over

you implying? Didn’t we have an

than your own brothers! When you were targeted for assassination, with a spiper lurking on a rooftop, I stood in front of you without

the harrowing memory of that life–or–death shootout

Er were

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

to Jelf. They

that had led to his fortuitous rescue by the daughter of S–Star Group’s magnate,

forget your kindness in this lifetime,

go back on your word and make a

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

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 with a brother of over three decades.

your health, don’t get too worked

injured leg delayed him, and Avery reached their

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

situation has nothing

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

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

his cars, sounding bitterly

I

to say. All good things come to an end. Chairman Emeric, from now on, we are rivals. We’ll see what the future holds! Byron,

“Jeff, wait.”

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 practically public now. Talking

into deep

glasses, costing a cold, swift glance at Emeric.

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

Why this?

Emeric suddenly called out to Nydia

of her daze and obediently walked

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