His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel Chapter 316

Evadne was caught in a cloud of suspicion, casting a discreet glance at Thaddeus.

What on earth was this man up to now?

The atmosphere was as tense as gunpowder.

"Just usual goods, I'm only doing regular business."

Avery adjusted his glasses, his refined features revealing a mysterious smile, only his slightly tense lips betraying his inner irritation. "Mr. Thaddeus, your imagination is quite something. Even if you hold a prejudice against me, you shouldn't casually speculate about someone's character, belittling their achievements."

Thaddeus smirked, his thin lips curving.

"My path is different from yours, Mr. Thaddeus. You've had it easy at the Abernathy Group, a young hot shot in the business world, the designated heir of Mr. Hamilton. It's impossible for someone born with a silver spoon in your mouth like you to understand how hard it is for an entrepreneur starting from scratch."

Evadne listened, her long eyelashes fluttering as she sipped her champagne. Some long-buried memories resurfaced in her mind.

In truth, no one understood better than her that Thaddeus's situation at the Abernathy Group.

His journey was far from easy as Avery claimed.

"I didn't expect a casual question to elicit such a response from you, Mr. Avery. I apologize if I've made you uncomfortable. Consider the rumors I heard in Helgen just that, rumors."

Thaddeus chuckled lightly, his stunning face exuding an intimidating aura, his dark eyes flashing with intensity. "And there's something you got wrong. I don't hold any prejudice against you, but the moment you get close to Evadne, I do. From head to toe, inside and out."

Avery clenched his teeth, his superior jawline tightening.

Debby, stuck between the two, was secretly thrilled by their verbal spar, yet her high status held her back from expressing her excitement. She bit her lip, suppressing her laughter.

This trip home was proving to be quite the event!

"Thaddeus, have you said enough?"

Evadne was at the end of her patience, her beautiful eyes shooting daggers at the man beside her. "Say another word, and I swear I'll smack you with a baseball bat."

Thaddeus's breath hitched, his hand on the table balling into a fist.

Then slowly, he moved towards her, his fingers lightly touching her round, attractive wrist, the rough texture of his fingertips rubbing against her delicate skin.

"Evadne, I was wrong. Can you not be angry, please?"

He was handsome, clingy, and sweet.

Who could resist him!

The warm touch at her wrist was like a vine wrapping around Evadne's arm, sending tingling sensations straight to her heart, wrapping around her fluttering heartbeat.

Seeing her silence, Thaddeus grew more anxious, leaning towards her, his voice hoarse as he coaxed, "Or you can hit me with your baseball bat to vent your anger, but can it wait till we get home? I'm still a CEO, even if I don't mean much to you. With so many people here, can you, Miss Evadne, spare me some dignity?"

Debby suppressed her laughter, thoroughly enjoying the scene.

"You, you just sit there and behave!" Evadne huffed, turning away from him.

Thaddeus's affectionate gaze lingered on her pouting lips, his heart itching with desire.

At 30, he was still easily swayed by this woman's every smile and word, like a young boy experiencing his first love.

The lights on the stage dimmed.

A bright spotlight descended from the ceiling, illuminating the stage.

The announcer's voice echoed

"Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your patience! Please welcome tonight's star, Mrs. Myra!"

At the sound of her name, the audience erupted into applause and cheers!

"Myra! Myra!" Evadne cheered, her hands red from clapping.

From the depths of the stage, Emeric, dressed in a stunning tuxedo, led Myra by the hand onto the stage.

"Damn! Dad looks damn good!" Aaron exclaimed, looking at his father whose energy surpassed that of the youngsters.

"Dressed to the nines, anyone would think he's getting remarried tonight!" Arnold said excitedly.

"Remarried? Your dad would be on his fifth marriage by now!"

Jareth teased, playing with Marilla's hand under the table, "At least it's still countable on one hand."

Suddenly, two icy glares were directed at him. It was Suri and Aviana!

Jareth stuck out his tongue, not daring to push any further.

Hungry, Arnold stealthily grabbed a piece of cake, stuffing it into his mouth when no one was looking.

This scene was caught by Camille at the neighboring table!

"Hey, Mr. Arnold, are you stealing food?"

Caught off guard, the cake lodged in Arnold's throat, causing him to choke!

"Pfft!"

Camille laughed at the sight of him choking, his handsome face turning red, clutching his chest and gulping water.

This woman. After crashing his car and nearly choking him, Evadne still stood up for her.

She must be sent by God to mess with him!

"I'm eating at my own party, in my own hotel. How is that stealing?" Arnold shot back, clearly irritated.

"Even so, there are elders present. They haven't even started eating and you're already digging in. Where are your manners?"

Camille leaned back in her chair, her laughter playful and mischievous.

She reminded him of his little sister.

Arnold's irritation faded at her laughter. It was nothing in comparison.

"Wow! Look at Myra's black and red evening gown! Isn't it beautiful?"

"Seriously! The moment she stepped in, I was utterly captivated. She's a sight for sore eyes!"

Almost all the guests' eyes were riveted on Myra, deeply attracted by the dress she was wearing, sighing in admiration!

Thaddeus couldn't help but look at Myra, his pupils suddenly shrinking!

The dazzling dress that Myra was wearing, wasn't it the one that Evadne had personally designed in Camille's studio?

"Oh my God. I must be seeing things!"

Suddenly, someone stood up from their seat, exclaiming, "Isn't this a masterpiece by Haron?"

"What? Haron?"

"My gosh! I can't believe I'm seeing a creation by Haron in my lifetime! I could die happy now!"

"I wish I could touch it!"

"Only the Ashbourne family could pull this off. Haron hasn't been seen for a while, and yet she comes out to design a birthday gown for Myra! Chairman Emeric's status in society is eminent!

In contrast, the one from the Abernathy family who also has her birthday tonight, hmm, even if she begged Haron, I bet she wouldn't design a dress for her."