His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 476

Inside the grand banquet hall, a lavish dancing party came to an end. The spotlight illuminated the center stage, drawing all eyes to William and his son

The tension was palpable among members of the Abernathy Group and Fairhaven Group, their gaze fixed on William. For the Fairhaven Group, winning this project meant salvation from their immediate troubles, while for the Abernathy Group, it was a chance to flex their corporate muscles and perhaps to vent some pent–up frustration over Evadne.

But Emeric appeared nonchalant amidst the business fervor His interest in the project paled in comparison to his concern for his daughter’s whereabouts. His darling Exadne had vanished surely she wasn’t off in some hidden comer with that Abernathy boy, their closeness raising more than just eyebrows?

A blush crept across Emeric’s cheeks as his mind conjured images better left behind closed doors. He may not be old–fashioned, and after all, Evadne had once been wed to that same Abernathy lad. They’d even lived together in Elmsworth, under his very nose, without producing a grandchild to his mixed relief and constemation.

Yet, even in the pursuit of thrills, there was a time and a place!

His thoughts were interrupted when he realized his usually obedient younger daughter, Nydia, was also missing. As he pondered in confusion, a striking couple emerged, commanding the room’s attention.

“Dad.”

“Chairman Ashboume.”

Emeric’s sharp eyes softened as he watched them, a smile instinctively curving his lips. There was a peculiar pride swelling in his chest upon seeing his daughter and Thaddeus together, their eyes for no one else, their affection palpable.

Thaddeus, once the object of Emeric’s disdain, was now increasingly endearing in his eyes.

“Where have you been?” Emeric chided affectively, masking concem with imitation. Noticing her pale complexion, he added in disquieted tone, “What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell? I can have your brother and Dylan take you to the hospital.”

Evadne’s face was a study in shadows as she shook her head, “I’m fine.”

“And your brother? I called him; why isn’t he here?”

“He got held up, but he’ll be here soon,” she replied, her voice a steady monotone.

Emeric frowned, “And Nydia? Haven’t seen her for a while.”

Thaddeus’s jaw was set, his eyes cold, while Evadne’s gaze was

Icy as it landed on Jeff.

Oh, Emeric, you must have forgotten. Nydia and Byron were chatting away during the dance. Those youngsters probably found this too

spirit buoyant, “Tve seen Nydia grew up. She’s always been the shy, quiet one among her siblings. To think she’d find so much to talk about with Byron. It seems they’ve found common

the sake of relations, he forced a smile,

your lame son. Are you losing your touch, or can you not see

froze, his ire rising. This insolent

and Thaddeus? Did she truly believe, manipulating

to speak to Mr. Chambers? Show some respect!” Emeric scolded, bewildered

ak to the

godfather, I won’t stand allowing you to keep speak to the kid like that.” Acting how forbearing and affable as the elder, Jeff uttered with a tinge of gratitude,

I

made Evodne even more furious, “Mr. Chambers, do you know what

gritted

rudely?” Emeric couldn’t tolerate it, feeling something was off with Evadne tonight. Was it the wine she had

measured. Stretching to hold her slender waist, gently pulling Evadne closer, he continued, “Don’t consider

storm of emotions in her eyes settled in the refuge

family matter and doesn’t concern you” Jeff’s attitude toward Thaddeus was hostile, “Besides, what do you mean by that? What has Byron done to offend

playing on his lips as he fixed his gaze on Jeff, sending a shiver down

was a tempest of green envy as she watched her heart’s desire, arm–in–arm with Evadne, their figures paining as perfectly as wine and cheese at a high society soirée. Her features contorted as if a swarm of fire ants was feasting

been up to, disappearing for so long? Could they have been tangled in a lover’s tryst, igniting passion in some secluded comer unseen by prying eyes?

Imagery in her mind’s eye was too much, and Edith let out an inadvertent

surrounding guests cast disdainful glances her way, their

thought this scatterbrained

to admit, whether it be grace or lineage, Evadnie was by far a better match for

her cunning schemes and mercurial temper, not only manipulated his son

bomb; should she

schedules to join us for J Group’s Inaugural banquet here in Elmsworth. On behalf of my father and the Morris family, I extend our deepest gratitude,” Ford took to the stage with the confidence

through the hall.

rapidly, the communication seamless, and the results are promising. For

tumed to Frederic, while others sought out Jeff.

didn’t mind being overlooked. It was Barry, however, who seethed with

the clout of the other contenders? A lifetime of effort, seemingly for

remarks, he stepped into the shadows, ceding the spotlight

calm authority, his gaze

a voice resonant and full, announced, “I declare that for the upcoming Equestrian Hotel project, J Group will enter into a deep collaboration with K Group!”

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