His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel Chapter 703

"Careful there, Edith."

Not only did the man speak to Edith in a gentle tone, but he also attentively bent down to adjust her intricate dress, careful to prevent her high heels from getting caught and causing her to stumble.

"Thanks, Alston," Edith batted her eyelashes flirtatiously at the man, her voice a soft and suggestive purr.

The sudden arrival of this ill-omened woman had disrupted the rare cozy atmosphere.

Jareth knew all too well that Edith would make an appearance at such an event. Having just emerged from her social exile, it was clear she was desperate to reclaim the spotlight of high society and restore her tarnished reputation.

He had thought that after her scandalous downfall, any self-respecting person in Elmsworth would have cut ties with her.

Yet, there were still the men eagerly fawning over her, playing the fool to her manipulations. One playing the seductress, the other playing the sap, they were quite the match.

Thaddeus' brows furrowed in confusion, but Evadne spoke up coolly, "I know him, Alston Bartley, the sole heir to Mr. Bartley."

"Evadne, even I find him unrecognizable, and you know him?" Thaddeus held her hand tightly, his gaze filled with newfound admiration and reverence.

"It's not surprising you don't recognize him," Evadne replied. “For one, he's not a political figure, and for another, he's not part of the Elmsworth circles. He's been studying abroad in Aetheria, probably just returned to the country not too long ago."

Evadne watched Edith and Alston, her eyes deep and profound, “Even though I took over the K Hotel from Emeric, I knew that sooner or later I would take charge of the entire K Group. Thus, I conducted a covert investigation to understand the ins and outs of Elmsworth's political and business scenes."

She chuckled, "Back then, I was determined to trample the entire Abernathy Group under my feet, to challenge you head-on. That's why I worked so hard to gather intelligence and make my mark in Elmsworth. But then, unexpectedly…"

"You ended up being the lady of the Abernathy Group," Thaddeus said with a soft laugh, his warm breath caressing her cheek.

"Speaking of which, it's all your fault. I never got to realize my grand ambitions.” Evadne pouted prettily.

"Evadne, all that I have is yours," Thaddeus said, his large hand gently caressing her waist. "It's not that you fail to realize your ambitions, it's that you've already won me over without a fight."

Evadne slightly curled her lips, shaking her head, "Thaddeus, what's yours is yours; they were earned through your hard work. As long as I have you, that's enough. Besides, the happiest I can be is not when you blindly appeasing, indulging, or submitting to me, but standing at the pinnacle alongside you."

Thaddeus was deeply moved, eyes moistened with emotion.

Seeing Jareth bring that idiot girl along, Edith was seething, her eyes turning a shade of green envy.

"Edith, let's go inside," Alston said, his gaze on her could practically melt.

“Hold on, I’ll introduce you to someone familiar.”

Alston asked with puzzlement, “Who?”

Playing coy, Edith dragged him toward Jareth.