The Millionaire And His Billionaire Ex-Wife

Chapter 257

She had attended major film festivals and walked numerous red carpets, even being Invited as a heavyweight guest to various banquets.

However, no man had ever taken the initiative to refuse to hold her hand as they made their

entrance.

This was an utter humiliation for her.

But she quickly smiled, hiding her displeasure in her heart. “I understand, CEO Storm, be rest assured, I won’t make things difficult for you with Miss Grace.”

Eder nodded, his long and proud legs stepping out of the car, taking the lead to get out.

Immediately, Eric followed suit, going to the other side to help Ava open the car door.

As soon as the two appeared, they became the focus of everyone’s attention, with camera flashes clicking all around them.

Ava effortlessly handled such scenes, her smile elegant and noble. The two of them entered side by side, but they maintained a perfect distance, not even brushing against each other’s clothing.

Throughout the subsequent social interactions and engagements, Ava remained well–behaved and maintained an appropriate distance.

Eder’s guard against her loosened slightly.

Grace had arrived at the venue long before the two of them.

However, she didn’t enjoy socializing, so she had been sitting in an secluded corner with Tom, savoring her wine.

Tom drank cup after cup, his face filled with gloom.

Grace was puzzled. “What’s wrong with you? Who made you unhappy again?”

Tom pouted in frustration. “Eder!”

“Huh?” Grace was puzzled. “You came to S City, and you haven’t even talked to him, right? How did he manage to bother you?”

“He intercepted you before I reached the legal age for marriage. Now, with the commercial alliance between the Grant and Smith families, I probably won’t have a chance in this lifetime!”

Grace couldn’t help but chuckle and playfully flick his forehead with her finger.

“What are you thinking! Even if I’m not engaged to him, I don’t like men younger than me!”

Tom grumbled, “You’re talking nonsense! You said you liked me before!”

sighed and honestly told him, “You silly kid, I like you as a friend and a little brother, not as a lover. Don’t harbor any illusions about me, or else I’ll have to keep my distance from you in the future, and we won’t even be able to be

don’t have the fortune to marry you

at his train of thought and

the corner for a long time, Grace still hadn’t seen Eder. Deciding to find an excuse to leave her seat, she said, “I’m

fountain pool in the hotel garden. Eder and Ava had just finished attending a

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The Millionaire

help but feel that addressing you as “Storm would create a more friendly atmosphere. Would that be agreeable to

call me

did I perform well during the social gathering?

expression. “It was okay.”

words brought a wide smile to her face, as if she had just received a

“good” or “satisfactory.” Essentially, he

contentment.

her with a single sentence!

beaming with joy. “In that case, Storm, could you accompany me to find a quiet spot to sit? After standing and conversing for

her high heeled shoes that added an extra twelve centimeters to her height and gave

of them strolled along the pebble pathway

lamps that cast a hazy aura on their figures from

air of nobility with a hint of rebelliousness. As long as Ava remained silent, he saw no need to initiate a conversation

proceeded at a leisurely pace, and the atmosphere grew unusually calm, evoking a sense of intrigue.

topic to discuss. The unevenness of the stone path caused her to lose her footing, throwing her

instinctively, she leaned

quickly stepped back, narrowly avoiding any

a fall, Eder swiftly

you frightened me!” Ava’s complexion turned pale, and she tightly clung to his arm, even attempting to nestle into his embrace.

and just as he was about to push her away, he caught sight of a woman in a red dress standing a few meters ahead.

were filled with a mix of sarcasm and

listen to what I

let out a disdainful snort and walked away without even

However, Ava, who stood

I’ve twisted my foot. It’s

to her pain. With a gloved hand, he grabbed her

You purposely pretended to trip and fall onto me,

front of her. Is that what you

mean? I don’t understand. My foot is truly twisted, and it hurts. If you don’t believe me, you can check it yourself. I’m not trying to deceive you…

it better be

uninterested in verifying whether she

else. He turned to chase after her, but Ava once

with a serious

hurting you more deeply. She might be willing to be with you now, but during this time. has she ever uttered those three little words. I love you? Don’t you

shaking off her hand and rushing after Grace.

ended up falling to the ground. She didn’t mind the

eyes fixed on Eder’s retreating figure, her eyes sparkling with excitement, and her face lit up with an