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.

chatting away during the dance. Those youngsters probably found this too dull and sought a quiet corner to

up. She’s always been the shy, quiet one among her siblings. To think she’d find so much

pleasantries. Jeff stiffened, but for the sake of relations, he forced a smile, “Evadne, you seem upset.

it’s clear my sister has no interest in your lame son. Are you losing your touch, or can you not see the

smile froze, his ire rising. This insolent girl!

emboldened by the attentions of Avery and Thaddeus? Did she truly believe, manipulating Elmsworth’s two most eligible bachelors, she could act so

to speak to Mr. Chambers? Show some respect!” Emeric scolded, bewildered by his daughter’s aggressive behavior

ak to the

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

I

“Mr. Chambers, do

pupils contracted, his teeth gritted tight, the face

you as his daughter. How could you speak so rudely?” Emeric couldn’t tolerate it, feeling

spoke up, his voice calm and measured. Stretching to hold her slender waist, gently pulling Evadne closer, he continued, “Don’t consider her words as mere rudeness. There’s

storm of emotions in her eyes settled in the refuge of his reassuring presence.

Thaddeus was hostile, “Besides, what do you mean by that? What has Byron done to offend you such? Watch

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

paining as perfectly as wine and cheese at a high society soirée. Her features contorted as

they have been tangled in a lover’s tryst, igniting passion in some secluded comer

eye was too much, and Edith

glances her way, their eyes dripping with

help but frown. Who would have thought this scatterbrained girl

Frederic had to admit, whether it be grace or lineage, Evadnie was by far a better match for his son. Edith, by comparison, didn’t even register

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

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

in Elmsworth. On behalf of my father

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 venture, we continue

Frederic, while others sought out

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

to lack the clout of the other contenders? A lifetime of

opening remarks, he stepped into the shadows, ceding

his gaze lingering on faces like Frederic’s and

announced, “I declare that for the upcoming

Group? The Ashbourne