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.
and Emeric barely touched his food,
her drinks, but she only
her dear Jason.
the race’s over, about
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
words caught the Chambers men
with the fury, his handsome features tight as if carved from ice. Even without a word, his presence was chilling.
at the sight of his brother’s
son–in–law to leverage control over the
you implying? Didn’t we have
your own brothers! When you were targeted for assassination, with a spiper lurking on a rooftop, I stood in front of you without knowing
the harrowing memory of that
Er were
risked his
grateful to Jelf. They
had led to his fortuitous rescue by the daughter of S–Star Group’s
will never forget your kindness in this
forgotten everything! Otherwise, you wouldn’t go back on your word and make a fool out of
table
and Myra were
with him. It was evident how much he prized this potential alliance, enough to risk’o fallout with a
don’t get too worked up”
but Byron’s injured
forged through trials and tribulations that even us younger folks envy Please, don’t
don’t blame yourself. This situation has nothing to do with
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
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
“lifetime‘ rang in his cars, sounding bitterly harsh
it I understand now.”
utter disappointment. “Chairman Emeric, since you have made your choice, I have nothing left to say. All good things come to an end.
“Jeff, wait.”
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
into
adjusted his glasses, costing a
up to? Why did it feel like he was secretly trying to set
Why this?
suddenly called
snapped out of her daze
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