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.

barely touched his

serving her food and pouring her

there was only room for her dear

over, about the arrangement

raised her alongside your daughter. And I’m aware of Avery’s esteem for her, and he’s shown nothing but

words caught the Chambers men completely off guard.

eyes 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

the sight of his

Emeric’s favored son–in–law to leverage control over the Chambers Group against your brother? Dream on, you muri!”

what are you implying? Didn’t

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

lently, the harrowing memory of that life–or–death shootout

Er were

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

to Jelf. They

event that had led to his fortuitous rescue by the daughter

will never forget your kindness in this lifetime, Emeric’s voice

you wouldn’t go back on

crystal glass from the table and hurled it

Myra

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

health, don’t get too worked up”

sons stood up in alarm, but Byron’s injured

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,

This situation has

Emeric, I

Mr. Emeric is right. You can’t force love. If that’s the

“lifetime‘ rang in his cars, sounding

I understand now.”

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

“Jeff, wait.”

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 practically public now. Talking marriage at this point would tamish both

fell into deep

his glasses, costing a cold,

to? Why did it feel like he was secretly

Why this?

Emeric suddenly called out to

Daddy?” Nydia snapped out of her daze and obediently

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