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.

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

chimed in, his 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

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

Are you losing your touch, or can you not see the obvious?” Evadne’s narrowed

froze, his ire rising.

Thaddeus? Did

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

ak to the

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, “Byron might not be able to even stand

I

furious, “Mr. Chambers, do you know what thing I regret

his teeth gritted tight,

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. Was it

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

storm of emotions in her eyes settled in the refuge of his

Thaddeus was hostile, “Besides, what do you mean

sardonic half–smile playing on his lips as he fixed his gaze on Jeff, sending a

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

to, disappearing for so long? Could they have been tangled in a lover’s tryst, igniting passion

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

guests cast disdainful glances her way, their eyes

this

match for his son. Edith, by comparison, didn’t even register on the scale

manipulated his

bomb; should she marry into the family, catastrophe would surely

the business elite, I’m delighted you could take time from your busy 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

thundered through the

we’ve already embarked on a fruitful 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

to Frederic, while others

didn’t

it not blatant that everyone considered the Fairhaven family to lack the

his opening remarks, he stepped into the

calm authority, his gaze lingering on faces like Frederic’s

and, with a voice resonant and full, announced, “I declare that for the upcoming Equestrian Hotel project, J Group

The