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

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 talk about with Byron. It seems they’ve

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

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

his ire rising.

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

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

ak to the

godfather, 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

I

Chambers, do you know what thing I regret

gritted tight, the face

so rudely?” Emeric couldn’t tolerate it, feeling something was off with Evadne tonight. Was it the wine she

finally 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.

storm of emotions in her eyes

toward Thaddeus was hostile, “Besides, what do you mean by that? What has Byron done

he fixed his gaze on

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

they have been tangled in a lover’s tryst, igniting passion in some secluded comer unseen by prying eyes?

Imagery in her mind’s eye was too much,

surrounding guests cast disdainful glances her way, their

but frown. Who would have thought this

was by far a better match for his son. Edith, by

and mercurial temper, not only manipulated his son

heartless woman was a ticking time bomb; should

us for J Group’s Inaugural banquet here in Elmsworth. On behalf of my father and the Morris family, I extend

thundered through the

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 to seek out a partnership with

Frederic, while others sought

powerhouse, didn’t

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

opening remarks, he stepped into the shadows, ceding the

his gaze lingering on faces like Frederic’s and

he drew his eyes back and, with a voice resonant and full, announced, “I declare that for the upcoming Equestrian Hotel project, J Group will

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