His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel Chapter 463

"What’s Emeric’s problem? What's Cedric’s matter got to do with Jason? I'll set them straight!"

Evadne slammed her hand on the table, ready to storm off, but Myra grabbed her arm, "Don't! Evadne, this isn't your fight. You’d better not get into this, or you'll just end up making your dad mad!"

"Jason is an important friend to me, and Nydia is my sister. How can I just sit back and do nothing? I have to get involved!" Evadne had her own share of heartbreak in a love that her family opposed, and she didn't want Nydia to walk the same thorny path.

Being the Ashbourne family's beloved daughter didn't make falling in love any easier. Jason was just a secretary, and Nydia was timid and indecisive. Wasn't their love like a tiny boat in a tempest, vulnerable to the towering waves of family disapproval?

"Evadne, don't be stubborn." Suri joined in, trying to hold her back, "Your dad's just starting to warm up to Thaddeus, and you two are finally getting some peace. Stirring up trouble now could backfire, and given your dad’s narrow mind, he might take it out on Thaddeus."

"Exactly, and with Nydia being Myra's daughter, it wouldn't be appropriate for you to step in," Aviana chimed in, trying to persuade her.

Evadne sighed heavily and returned to the table to gulp down a bowl of soup to calm her nerves.

When Myra went out to see her daughter, Evadne followed.

In the living room, Jason and Nydia sat side by side on the couch, gazing into each other's eyes affectionately, their fingers interlocked.

Evadne couldn't help but beam with joy at the sight, looking at them with bubbles of pink happiness nearly escaping her lips.

"Jason, Nydia, it's been too long."

The couple stood up quickly, and Nydia, with a shy smile, asked softly, "Sis, how have you been? How’s your injury?"

"All better now, especially after seeing you two."

"Mrs. Myra Ashbourne, Ms. Ashbourne," Jason bowed respectfully, the very picture of grace and manners. Even as he was involved with the Ashbourne family’s daughter, he never forgot his place.

"Jason, how's your recovery?" Evadne inquired with concern.

"Healed completely. Thank you for your concern, Ms. Ashbourne."

His words were directed at Evadne, but his tender gaze never left Nydia's blushing cheeks.

"Since you're here, we might as well..."

"Nydia, go upstairs. I need a word with Jason alone," Myra interrupted Evadne and spoke with calmness.

With a worried glance at Jason, Nydia obediently climbed the stairs.

Jason's gaze lingered on his beloved as she left; then Myra's tone cooled a bit, "Jason, I think you know by now Chairman Ashbourne's stance on your relationship. He doesn't support it. And I'm sorry, but neither can I."

Evadne was taken aback! She never expected that Myra, usually so gentle, could be so assertive on matters of her children's marriages!

"Mrs. Myra Ashbourne, I truly love Nydia."

Jason stood rigid, his clear eyes reflecting a heartbreaking shimmer, his usually steady voice trembling slightly, "Please trust me, and give me a chance to prove my love for her."

Myra frowned slightly and shook her head, "Jason, I've seen you grow up since you were a teenager at Silverlake Harbor. I know your character well. I've never doubted your affection for Nydia. But some things can't be resolved with sincerity alone; they require consideration of many objective factors. You understand this, Jason."

Her softly spoken words were like boulders crashing into Jason's heart, stirring waves of despair.

Without saying more, Myra turned and left. Evadne rushed after her, clutching at her hand, her eyes searching for answers, "Myra, why? You've praised Jason in front of me countless times. You've always liked him. Why the sudden change of heart?"

"I like Jason, but liking someone and wanting my daughter to marry him are two different things." Myra said softly, yet her words pierced sharply, "Your dad has accepted Jason as part of family because he admires him as a person. But the recent actions of the Dempsey family have upset him greatly. Emeric isn't a snob; he doesn't care about social matches, but he won't let Nydia marry into a family with questionable values. He and I are in agreement."

"Myra, Cedric is Cedric; he can't represent the whole Dempsey family!" Evadne pleaded desperately for Jason's cause.

"Emeric and I have made up our minds. Nydia is still young, and college isn't even over for her. It's too early to talk about marriage. We'll discuss this after."

Evadne watched Myra's retreating figure, her mind swirling with confusion.

It was one thing for Emeric, a man set in his ways, to be stubborn. But for Myra's attitude to shift so abruptly was as if they'd formed some silent pact.

"Ms. Ashbourne."

Evadne turned to see Jason standing alone, his face pale, his voice cautious.

"Jason, you heard everything?" She felt terrible.

"Ms. Ashbourne, thank you for being concerned about me and Nydia."

Jason managed a wry smile, "We'll take it slow. I believe that as long as Nydia and I love each other, stay true to each other, one day."

One day. How long would his beloved have to wait for that day? A lump formed in Jason's throat, and he couldn't continue.

Evadne felt a sharp pang of sorrow spread through her heart. She walked over, patted his shoulder firmly, and said, "Jason, the road ahead for you and Nydia is going to be tough. Nydia was timid and gullible, and Myra didn't hold much sway at home. Your brother stepped on Emeric's toes, and now the Dempsey family is in the crosshairs - it's understandable."

"Cedric hasn't been my brother for a long time."

Jason clenched his teeth in anger, "When he threw his lot in with Elspeth, blind to right or wrong, all for power and fame, he ceased being my brother. I'll tell dad if he continues to turn a blind eye to Cedric's actions, I'll officially sever ties with the Dempsey family. From then on, I'm no longer one of them!"

Evadne sighed deeply, her expression solemn, "Don't be rash, Jason. These extreme measures won't solve anything substantive. Thaddeus and I will handle Cedric’s mess. After all, he's your elder brother, the firstborn who your parents had high hopes for. Their health isn't good, and if you deal them such a blow, your family will truly fall apart."

Jason was caught in an intense internal struggle, his eyes welling with tears.