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.

and Emeric barely touched his

and pouring her

her dear

now that the race’s over, about

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 be forced. Evadne

Chambers men

dangerous red mingling with the fury, his handsome features

the sight of

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

are you implying? Didn’t we

your own brothers! When you were targeted

the harrowing memory of that life–or–death shootout resurfacing.

Er were

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

truly was grateful to Jelf. They w friendship

rescue

kindness in this lifetime, Emeric’s voice

you’ve forgotten everything! Otherwise, you wouldn’t go back on your word and make a fool out of

a crystal glass from the table and hurled it to the floor, his face crimson with

and Myra were

who usually joked around with him. It was evident how

don’t get too worked up”

but Byron’s injured leg delayed him, and

heaving 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 century living

don’t blame yourself. This situation has

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

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

in his cars,

be it I understand

choice, 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

“Jeff, wait.”

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.

into

adjusted his glasses, costing a

feel like he was secretly trying to set up Evadne

Why this?

Emeric suddenly called out

daze and obediently walked over

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