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.

served, and Emeric barely touched his

her food and pouring her

only room for her dear Jason. Other men barely warranted a second glande

now that the race’s over, about the arrangement we

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 admire in a young man. But feelings can’t

the Chambers men completely

features tight

snicker at the

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

what are you implying? Didn’t we have an

over thirty years. How do you think I’ve treated you? Better than your own brothers! When you were targeted for assassination, with a

the harrowing memory of that

Er were

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

truly was grateful to Jelf. They

it was that same event that had led to his fortuitous rescue by

kindness in this lifetime,

everything! Otherwise, you wouldn’t go back on your

from the table and hurled it to the floor, his

and Myra

It was evident how much he prized this potential alliance, enough to risk’o

health, don’t get too worked up”

stood up in alarm, but Byron’s injured leg delayed him, and Avery reached their

trials and tribulations that even us younger folks envy Please, don’t let my marriage prospects come between

don’t blame yourself. This situation has nothing to do with

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

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 that’s the case, then I wish Evadne and Mr. Thaddeus a lifetime

“lifetime‘ rang in his cars, sounding bitterly harsh

be it 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 future holds! Byron,

“Jeff, wait.”

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 practically

fell into deep

adjusted his glasses, costing a cold, swift glance at Emeric.

this sly old man up to? Why did it feel like

Why this?

called

of her daze and obediently walked over to her

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