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.

were chatting away during the dance. Those

“Tve seen Nydia grew up. She’s always been the shy, quiet one among her siblings. To think she’d find

Jeff stiffened, but for the sake of relations, he forced a smile,

you losing your touch, or can you not see the

his ire rising. This insolent

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

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

ak to the

to keep speak to the kid like that.” Acting how forbearing and affable as the elder,

I

more furious, “Mr. Chambers, do you know what thing I regret the most?

teeth gritted

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 the wine

closer, he

of emotions in her

concern you” Jeff’s attitude toward Thaddeus was hostile, “Besides,

he fixed his gaze on Jeff, sending a shiver down

desire, arm–in–arm with Evadne, their figures paining as perfectly as wine and cheese at a high society soirée. Her features contorted

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

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

her way, their

have thought this scatterbrained girl was of the same blood as

lineage, Evadnie was by far a better match for his son. Edith, by comparison, didn’t even register on

with her cunning schemes and mercurial temper, not only manipulated

woman was a ticking time bomb; should she marry into 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

thundered through the

a fruitful first round of strategic collaboration with the Abernathy Group. The project is advancing rapidly, the communication

to Frederic, while others sought out

from a local powerhouse, didn’t mind being overlooked. It was Barry, however, who

everyone considered the Fairhaven family to lack the clout of the other contenders? A lifetime of effort, seemingly for naught!

he stepped into the shadows, ceding the spotlight to

with a calm authority, his gaze lingering on

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

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