Chapter 437
Chapter 437
The annual extravaganza had arrived, right on schedule.
Every year, the Horse Racing event was not just attended by the members of the country’s most
affluent families, but it was also broadcasted live on al major tforms by the government. Even
members of royal families from allied countries participated, making it an unprecedentedly grand affai
The honor of hosting the event rotated among the affluent families every year.
This year it was the turn of the Chambers family.
The race was held at the newly built Central Park Racecourse a project of the Chambers family that
was less than six months old. The racecourse hadn’t even been officially opened yet, and it was
already hosting such a grand event. This delighted Jeff to no end!
Could there be a better stroke of luck, a more impactful publicity stunt?
A win–win situation!
Over at the Abernathy Group, Hamilton, due to his old age and retirement from the front line, hardly
attended such events anymore. So today, it was Frederic and his wife Elspeth who were headed to the
racecourse, while Thaddeus would make his way there alone.
Just as they were about to leave, Glynn’s came rushing out in her sky-high heels, dressed in a tight,
sexy pink mini dress.
Frederic coldly eyed her inappropriate and over the top attire, shook his head, and said, “The
racecourse is an outdoor venue. When a gust of wind blows, I wonder what you n to do in that short
dress of yours!”
With that, he turned and got into the car, leaving Elspeth and Glynnis standing there.
Glynnis was seething inside, but she didn’t dare show it. After all, opportunities like this were rare, and
she couldn’t afford to anger Frederic again.
Just as Elspeth was about to get into the car, Glynnis grabbed her and whispered, “Mom, did you put
that thing on?”
“Umm” Elspeth’s expression was extremely awkward.
Before putting on the adult diaper this morning, she had to psych herself up for quite a while. Even
though it worked like a sanitary pad, she felt utterly embarrassed. It was hard for her to keep her face
straight.
She was the wife of the Abernathy Group’s tycoon! How old was she that she had to use such a thing.
It was just too disgraceful!
“Mom, did you bring extras? Your incontinence is severe, how could one diaper suffice?” Olymis was
extremely worried.
o cares in t
“How am I supposed to carry them? Where am I supposed to keep such a big thing? You really talk as
if you have no cares in the world!”
Elspeth blushed, clenched her teeth, and said, “Thedies attending the event at most carry a clutch. If
I carry a big bag, it would invite ridicule! One is enough, if need be, I’ll just not drink water! Besides,
once I get through today, I won’t have to wear such a ghastly thing ever again!”
With that, Elspeth, too, got into the car, leaving Glynnis alone in the other cat mulling over her words.
Once I get through today? What did she mean?
Suddenly, it hit her like a ton of bricks!
At 10 am. sharp, the Central Park Racecourse was bustling with excitement.
The number of spectators at this year’s Horse Racing event was more than doublepared to
previous years, exceeding the organizer’s expectations!
The best seats on the second floor were reserved for the four big families-
The Abernathy Group, the Chambers Group, the Fairhaven Group, and the Ashbourne Group from
Skyrim.
Many socialites and heiresses were jealously eyeing the area with their binocrs.
Some of them had tried to sneak into that section, but the security there was tight, Except for a member
of the four big fames or a guest invited by them, no one would be allowed to step foot into the area.
“Glynnis and Edith are simply lucky to be born into such families. When ites to beauty and
elegance, they are nowhere near deserving of the young masters of the Chambers family and the
Abernathy family!”
“Exactly! Of all the socialites, the only one who truly impresses me is Evadne, the youngdy of the
Ashbourne family”
“Indeed, not only is Evade of noble birth, but she is also a CEO, an internationally renowned jewelry
designer, What can Glynnis and Edith do apart from posing and posturing?
Without their family background, they are nothing, not even worth the dirt on Evadne’s high heels
“And what’s the big deal about having a divorce? She’s still the discarded wife of the Abernathy family
One of the high–societydiesmented
The two young rich girls chatting gave her a disdainful look, “Evadne is the only daughter of Chairman
Emeric’swful wife, a genuine blue–blooded heiress. Some people are just jealous!”
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“Exactly! It’s the 21st century, and people still think divorced women are damaged goods.
women with wealth and power, marriage is just a burden!”
“Absolutely! Did you watch that interview? Thaddeus admitted that he cheated during their marriage.
Why would she want to keep a man like that around? Surely, Evadne must have dumped him
The high-societydy was left seething but speechless
With all the ups and downs she had been through, Evadne’s poprity was growing in Elmsworth.
Talented, kind, beautiful, and noble–who wouldn’t love a woman like that?
The Chambers family, being the hosts, were the first to enter
The Abernathy family was next. Frederic and Elspeth made their appearance hand–in–hand before the
media, ending the rumors of their marital discord.
Glynnis followed behind them, strutting her stuff, treating every ce with a camera like her own stage,
acting like a celebrity on the red carpet.
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Unfortunately for her, not a single camera was focused on her.
All the media attention was on Frederic and Elspeth. Despite all her efforts, she couldn’t outshine her
own mother. As the saying goes, any publicity is good publicity, right?
Even though she didn’t have a good reputation, she still couldn’t stink worse than Elspeth
What a fadure.
“What? Mr. Abernathy isn’ting? I’ve been waiting for so long! A fangirl reporterined.
“How could that be possible? Just wait a bit longer?”
“Everyone from the four big families will be here today. Wow, Won’t that be a battlefield?”
Excited journalists were adjusting their camera angles, ready to capture any juicy moment, “Evadne is
sure to appear, and Edith is definitely going to be there. When these two women meet, it’s going to be
a showdown–the ex–wife and the rumored lover. Roor Mr. Abernathy, what a predicament
Gosh, just thinking about it makes my skin crawl. I’m on the edge of my seat!”
“Remember when Ms. Evadne held the funeral for the Abernathy familly’s maid? Mr. Abernathy
dered in front of all the reporters that he belonged to Evadne. That was a tant confession.”
“Did he really mean it, though? The nerve of him!”
“Men are smooth talkers, probably just clearing his name for his past infidelity! How will he exin his
late–night secret meetings with Edith at the hotel? If Evadne still wants to get back with Thaddeus after
all this, she must be blind and fooled. I have absolutely no respect for hart”
Just as people from the Abemathy Group entered the venue, the Fairhaven family’s car arrived.
A line of sleek, ck cars made an impressive disy, which was very much in line with the Fairhaven
Group’s extravagant and ostentatious style.
The bodyguard opened the car door, and Gary got out first, followed by Mrs. Fairhaven and Edith.
“Dad, take it slow”
“Grandpa, let me help you!”
Gary and Edich made a great show of unity in front of the media, supporting Barry from both sides,
demonstrating their filial piety.
Barry seemed to be in a good mood, even cracking a small smile, which was unusual for him,
-Suddenly, he paused, looking around in surprise, “Where’s my eldest grandson? Why isn’t he here?”
*Jareth couldn’t possibly miss this event, he’s just tied up with something. I suppose he’ll be a bitte
Mrs. Fairhaven quickly exined for her son.
“I wonder if it’s a matter that’s holding him up, or a person?” dary teased.
“A person? Who?” Barry frowned.
“Who else could it be, it’s Elspeth’s second daughter, Mari
Edith chimed in with a seemingly casual remark, “Lately, my big brother hardlyes home at all. He
and Ms. Mari have set up their own little nest spending all their time together. Last time Mom wasn’t
feeling well and had to go to the hospital, it was me who apanied her.
Oh my, they say that a man forgets his mother when he gets a wife. My brother hasn’t even married
Ms. Mari yet, and he’s already forgotten about Mom and me.”
“Edith, that’s enough.” Mrs. Fairhaven chided softly from the side.
She wasn’t defending Mar, but rather, she was worried that Barry would criticize her son.
Garyughed, “That Ms. Mari must be a real beauty. I know Jareth. He’s never been serious about a
girl before. It’s clear that Ms. Mari has captured Jareth’s heart”
“Elspeth’s daughter, capturing my grandson’s heart? In her dreams!”
Barry’s eyebrows shot up, he pounded his cane on the ground. They’re living together before even
discussing marriage? Is this the behavior of a well–breddy? path is notorious, and clearly, she
hasn’t raised her daughter welll
‘Dad, don’t worry too much about your grandson
Gary gave a sly smile, “After all, we Fairhavens have a son, we won’t be at a disadvantage.”
Hearing this, Mrs. Fairhaven felt somewhat relieved.
A shadow of a sinister smile flickered in the corner of Edith’s eye
No matter how much Jareth loved Mar, no matter how much he wanted to marry her, as long as she
was Elspeth’s daughter, she could forget about stepping foot into the Fairhaven household!
Just then, a gasp went up from the group of reporters on both sides!
“Mr. Abernathy is here!”
“It’s really Thaddeus! Thaddeus has arrived!”
All eyes turned, and camera shutters clicked incessantly.
Edith was all excited, her eyes gleaming with anticipation as she looked towards the other end of the
red carpet.
There he was, Thaddeus, standing alone in his ck suit, his handsome face expressionless and aloof,
like a snow–capped mountain, his eyes cold as ice. He had an air of authority, an aura of dominance
that overlooked all,
This aloofness, this coldness, had captivated countless women, driving them mad
Including Edith.
“Edith, let’s go. What are you waiting for?” Mrs. Fairhaven lightly tugged her daughter, whispering a
gentle reminder.
“Mom, he’s so handsome”
Edith was staring at Thaddeus as if in a trance, almost drooling. Thad, I like Thad so much, I want to be
e his woman so badly.”
That night in the hotel in the darkness, she had the opportunity to embrace this man, even though he
was fully clothed. She was able to feel his firm, perfect muscles underneath the fabric of his suit. At that
moment, she waspletely numb, her mind nk After that night, she had fantasized countless
times, fantasized about being under Thaddeus, fantasized about those blush–inducing scenes She
wanted him so badly, it was driving her crazy!
“You better collect yourself. Don’t let others see you like this, it’s unbing of ady” Mrs. Fairhaven
scolded.
“Dignity? What’s the use of dignity? As long as I can have this man, I don’t need any dignity Edith
muttered fiercely, her eyes filled with desire. Mrs. Fairhaven frowned, not quite catching what her
daughter had said, “Edith, what are you muttering about?”
*Mom, you go ahead, I want to wait for Thad, I want to enter with him.”
Edith was always thinking ahead, she certainly wouldn’t miss any opportunity to be seen with
Thaddeus.
If she and Thaddeus were to enter the event together, it would certainly cause a stir among the media,
and eam her the envy of all the women Not only that, she would also be mistaken for Thaddeus’s date
It was well–known that Thaddeus always attended events alone, he never brought a date. Even during
the three years he was married to Evadne, he never appeared in public with her.
If she could seize this opportunity, she would be proving to everyone: in Thaddeus’s heart, she was
something special
It didn’t matter what a man said, it was how he acted that courted!
This misunderstanding, once established, would inevitably create a rift between him and Evedne. She
could then step in and take advantage of the situation.
Edith was calcting this in her mind as she watched Thaddeus approach.
Her heart pounded, her cheeks flushed, “Thad”
But Thaddeus remained as impassive as ever, his handsome face even more chilling than usual
He
e seemed to be looking at her, but his gaze was actually passing over her, looking beyond her,
He treated her as if she were thin air
Edith gritted her teeth in secret, picking up her skirt and walking towards him, filled with resentment.
Suddenly, someone in the crowd shouted, The Ashbourne Group is here!
Thaddeus instantly perked up, like his blood had been set alight. He quickly turned amunt, looking
expectant and excited.
Akxurious stretch Lincoln stopped in the center of the red carpet.
The door opened, and a man in a morning suit, Cassius, gracefully stepped out, and then gantly took
the hand of his sister, lending his princess into the sight of the public.
This scene, even though everyone knew they were siblings, caused the women to scream in
excitement!
Handsome man, beautiful woman, a picture–perfect pair that could create a ssic photographsting
decades!
Thaddeus felt the world fall silent, as if everything was empty.
In his passionate pyes, there was only his darling girl.
He stared at them, his heart sour and bitter, jealously consuming him.
When would he be able to hold her hand so openly, dering to the world that they belonged to each
other?
Today Evadne’s attire was an eye–catcher. Usually, she was a woman of icy red lips and sharp suits.
But this time, she wore aflower blue chiffon gown, a matching floral hat, elegant yet fetching, just
like an aristocraticdy.
She was as bright and clear as the blue sky, her almond eyes sparkling, full of warmth.
“Wow. She’s so gorgeous! As regal and elegant as a royal princess!” The reporters sighed as they
watched Evadne approach.
“President Ashbourne and Ms. Evadne’s attire is what you should wear to a horse race. That’s how the
royalty dresses at these events. It shows that the Ashbourne family is worldly, pays attention to details,
and is particrly particr. Look at Glynnis, and that Miss Fairhaven, you can tell they haven’t
attended many of these events. Their dresses are all over the ce,pletely mismatched with the
ambiance of the racetrack!”
Indeed! Looking at them now, it’s clear who’s superior Ms. Evadne wins this round!”
These words reached Edith’s ears, making her blood boil!
She had carefully selected her outfit for today half a month in advance, yet, she was still defeated by
Evadne!
What she couldn’t ept even more was that at this moment, Thaddeus had already disregarded
everything and was walking towards Evadne.