His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel Chapter 640

Evadne's hand paused mid-air, her lovely eyes narrowing slightly.

Confronting Warner's mockery, she was indeed a bit miffed, but perhaps it was the stabilizing effect of being in love, her anger quickly subsided.

Yet, while she could contain her irritation, Thaddeus could not.

He grabbed her hand and clenched it tightly, forcefully pulling her into his embrace. His large hand gripped her shoulder as he glared at Warner with steely eyes.

“So that's the kind of reputation the Bright family prides itself on. I thought it was just arrogance and rudeness.”

Warner's brows knitted together, “What did you say?”

“Isn't it true?”

Thaddeus, looking down from his height, created an oppressive atmosphere as cold as an iceberg, “I don't care what the history is between your families, but I know Evadne—she’s a lady of grace and poise. She wouldn’t pick a fight without provocation. Your discourtesy towards her speaks volumes about you. Mr. Bright, as a man of standing and older than Evadne, your behavior is despicable.”

Evadne looked up at him, her eyes glistening with emotion.

She wanted to tackle him right there and then, pin him to the couch, and shower him with kisses!

Warner finally shot up from the sofa, his eyes blazing with fury at Thaddeus.

“Warner!”

At this critical moment, Chasel, with a grim expression, timely intervened.

A few steps behind him, followed Suri, who halted at the sight of Warner, maintaining her distance, as if instinctively knowing her place.

When word spread that the Brights had set foot in the Ashbourne estate, Myra, Aviana, Nydia, and Jason all emerged, fearing trouble.

After all, a Bright showing up in Silverlake Harbor was as rare as a sighting of the meteor shower!

Thaddeus, not being an Ashbourne himself, didn't fully grasp the gravity of the situation. But seeing the tension, Evadne felt a lump in her throat.

“Warner, let's take this outside,” Chasel suggested with a voice as calm as still water, despite the turmoil within.

Warner, with his hand casually in his trouser pocket, slowly turned to face him.

The next moment, a sharp slap echoed throughout the hall—everyone gasped in shock!

Before their very eyes, Warner had struck his younger brother across the face, the sound reverberating through the room.

“An embarrassment! Have you forgotten the vows our grandfather and father took? You seem to have lost your mind, casting aside their legacy!”

Warner, as if determined to defy his brother, had chosen to cause a scene right there instead of taking it outside. “Don’t think I’m too harsh. You’ve dishonored our grandfather and father, and as your elder, it's my duty to discipline you here and now, for you to learn!”