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 food, seemingly without an

next to Byron, who was diligently attentive, serving her food and pouring her drinks, but she only responded

room for her

that the race’s over, about the

Avery’s esteem for her, and he’s shown nothing but respect and diligence, qualities I admire in a

words caught the Chambers men completely

flashed with anger, a dangerous red mingling with the fury, his handsome features tight as if carved

at the

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

Didn’t we

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

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

Er were

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

grateful to

his fortuitous rescue by the daughter of S–Star

will never forget your kindness in this lifetime,

on your word and make a

the table and hurled it

Myra

seen Jeff so furious with Emeric, who usually joked around with him. It was evident how

don’t get

alarm, but Byron’s injured leg delayed

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

This situation has nothing to

Elmsworth’s top dog. Mr. Emeric, I understand why you look down on our family’s standing. You want to

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 of

his

it I understand now.”

since you have made your 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 the future

“Jeff, wait.”

through marriage. But at the last horse racing event, as you saw the whole nation witnessed Evadine and Thaddeus’s relationship. It’s

into

glasses, costing a cold,

feel like he was secretly

Why this?

suddenly called out to

of her daze and obediently walked over to her

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