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.

away during the dance. Those youngsters probably found this too dull and sought a

one among her siblings. To think she’d find so much to talk about with Byron. It seems they’ve found

through the pleasantries. Jeff stiffened, but for the sake of relations, he forced

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

his ire rising. This insolent girl!

and Thaddeus? Did she truly believe, manipulating Elmsworth’s two

Chambers? Show some respect!” Emeric scolded, bewildered by his daughter’s aggressive behavior toward the Chambers Group

ak to the

you to keep speak to the kid like that.” Acting how forbearing and affable as the elder, Jeff uttered with a tinge of

I

more furious, “Mr. Chambers,

teeth gritted tight, the face finally darkened.

you stop?! Mr. Chambers has treated you as his daughter. How could you speak so rudely?” Emeric couldn’t tolerate it, feeling something was off with Evadne tonight.

pulling Evadne closer, he continued, “Don’t consider her words as mere rudeness. There’s a reason for her

to meet his, the storm of emotions in her eyes settled in

hostile, “Besides, what do you mean by that?

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

other side, Edith’s gaze 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 upon the

disappearing for so long? Could they have been tangled

too much, and Edith let out an

glances her way, their

would have thought this scatterbrained girl was of

was by far a better match for his son. Edith, by comparison, didn’t even register on the scale – she was an afterthought!

schemes and mercurial temper, not only manipulated his son but also wreaked havoc on the Abemathy family.

a clever, heartless woman was a ticking time bomb; should she marry into the family, catastrophe would

J Group’s Inaugural banquet here in Elmsworth. On behalf of

through

first round of strategic collaboration with the Abernathy Group. The project is advancing rapidly, the communication seamless, and the results are promising. For our upcoming Equestrian Hotel

Frederic, while others sought out Jeff.

a newcomer to Elmsworth and not from a local powerhouse, didn’t mind being overlooked. It was Barry, however, who seethed with indignation.

considered the Fairhaven family to lack the

his opening remarks, he stepped into the shadows, ceding

assembly with a calm authority, his gaze lingering on

that for the upcoming Equestrian Hotel project, J Group will enter into a

Group? The Ashbourne