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.

feast was served, and Emeric barely touched his food, seemingly without

her drinks, but she only responded with polite reserve, leaving

and eyes, there was only room for her dear Jason. Other

race’s over, about the arrangement

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 has given her heart to another, and you know very well who that

the Chambers men completely off guard.

anger, a dangerous red mingling with the fury, his handsome features tight

the sight of his brother’s

son–in–law to leverage control over the

what are you implying? Didn’t we have an agreement?”

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,

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

Er were

Jeff had risked his life for him, a testament to their

truly was grateful to Jelf. They w friendship

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

your kindness in this

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

he grabbed a crystal glass from the table and hurled it

Myra were

Emeric, who usually joked around with him. It was evident how much he prized this potential alliance,

health, don’t get

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

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 with quilt forever.”

don’t blame yourself. This situation has nothing to

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

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

his cars, sounding bitterly

be it I understand

your choice, I have nothing left to say. All good things come to an end.

“Jeff, wait.”

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 the Chambers Group and your sons

into

his glasses, costing a cold, swift

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

Why this?

suddenly called out to

her daze and obediently walked over to

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