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

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

room for her dear Jason. Other men barely warranted

that the race’s over, about the

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

caught the Chambers men completely

dangerous red mingling with the fury, his handsome features tight as if carved from ice.

couldn’t help but snicker at the sight of

Emeric’s favored son–in–law to leverage control

implying? Didn’t

brows knitted together as his temper flared, and for the first time, 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 rooftop, I stood in front of

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

Er were

kindred spirits with a brotherly bond. Jeff had risked his life

truly was grateful to Jelf.

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

your kindness in this lifetime, Emeric’s voice was

on your word and

from the table and hurled it to the floor, his face crimson

Myra were

was evident how much he prized this potential alliance, enough to risk’o fallout with a brother of over three decades.

health, don’t

stood up in alarm, but Byron’s injured leg

back, placating him with 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, don’t let my marriage prospects come between you. If that happened, I’d be the villain of the

This situation has nothing to do with

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 that. It’s not your fault. It’s

Evadne and 1 are star–crossed. Mr. Emeric is

“lifetime‘ rang in his cars, sounding bitterly

I understand now.”

left to say. All good things

“Jeff, wait.”

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 thought.

a cold, swift glance

up to? Why did it feel like he

Why this?

suddenly called

Daddy?” Nydia snapped out of her daze and obediently walked

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