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His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel 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 Evadne had vanished - surely she wasn't off in some hidden corner 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 consternation.

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 Ashbourne."

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 concern with irritation. 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.

"Ha! Oh, Emeric, you must have forgotten. Nydia and Byron were chatting away during the dance. Those youngsters probably found this too dull and sought a quiet corner to continue their conversation."

Jeff chimed in, his spirit buoyant, "I've 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 found common ground."

Evadne's cold laughter sliced through the pleasantries. Jeff stiffened, but for the sake of relations, he forced a smile, "Evadne, you seem upset. Has someone troubled you?"

"Mr. Chambers, 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 flashed dangerously.

Jeff's smile froze, his ire rising. This insolent girl!

Had she been spoiled by Emeric or emboldened by the attentions of Avery and Thaddeus? Did she truly believe, manipulating Elmsworth's two most eligible bachelors, she could act so haughtily?

"Evadne! What way is that to speak to Mr. Chambers? Show some respect!" Emeric scolded, bewildered by his daughter's aggressive behavior toward the Chambers Group that evening.

“As her 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 a tinge of gratitude, “Byron might not be able to even stand if it weren’t for Evadne’s extraordinary medical skills!”

At the mention of it made Evadne even more furious, “Mr. Chambers, do you know what thing I regret the most? Saving Byron.”

Jeff’s pupils contracted, his teeth gritted tight, the face finally darkened.

“Evadne! Will you stop?! Mr. Chambers has treated you as his daughter. How could you speak so rudely?” Emeric couldn’t tolerate it, feeling something was off with Evadne tonight. Was it the wine she had drunk?

"Chairman Ashbourne, please calm down," Thaddeus 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. There's a reason for her outburst, and all will be clear after the banquet."

As Evadne lifted her gaze to meet his, the storm of emotions in her eyes settled in the refuge of his reassuring presence.

"Mr. Abernathy, this is a family matter 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 words!”

Thaddeus remained silent, a sardonic half-smile playing on his lips as he fixed his gaze on Jeff, sending a shiver down the spine of the corporate titan.

On the 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 pairing as perfectly as wine and cheese at a high society soirée. Her features contorted as if a swarm of fire ants was feasting upon the tender flesh of her heart.

What had they been up to, disappearing for so long? Could they have been tangled in a lover's tryst, igniting passion in some secluded corner unseen by prying eyes?

"Ah!" The intrusive imagery in her mind's eye was too much, and Edith let out an inadvertent shriek!

The surrounding guests cast disdainful glances her way, their eyes dripping with condescension.

Frederic couldn't help but frown. Who would have thought this scatterbrained girl was of the same blood as Jareth?

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