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.

must have forgotten. Nydia and Byron were chatting away during the dance. Those youngsters probably found this too dull and sought a quiet corner

“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.

for the sake of relations, he forced a smile, “Evadne, you

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

froze, his ire rising.

of Avery and Thaddeus? Did she truly believe, manipulating Elmsworth’s two most eligible

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

ak to the

as the elder, Jeff uttered with a tinge of gratitude, “Byron might not be

I

Evodne even more furious, “Mr. Chambers, do you know what thing I regret the

gritted tight, the face finally

Emeric couldn’t tolerate it,

Thaddeus finally spoke up, his voice calm and measured. Stretching to hold her slender waist, gently pulling Evadne closer, he continued, “Don’t

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

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 you such? Watch you

a sardonic half–smile playing on his lips as he fixed his gaze on Jeff, sending a shiver down the spine of the corporate

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

been tangled in a lover’s tryst,

Imagery in her mind’s eye was too much,

surrounding guests cast disdainful glances her

this scatterbrained girl was of the same blood as Jareth?

better match for his son. Edith, by

manipulated his son

a ticking time bomb; should she marry

of 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

thundered through the

communication seamless, and the results are promising. For our upcoming Equestrian Hotel venture, we continue to

eyes tumed to Frederic, while others sought

and not from a local powerhouse, didn’t mind being

family to lack the clout

stepped into the shadows, ceding

his gaze lingering

declare that for the upcoming Equestrian Hotel

Group? The