His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire? novel Chapter 176

Edith, young and beautiful with thin skin, turned beet-red in embarrassment.

"Thaddeus, you don't like Edith serving you with her own cutlery? She hadn't used it yet. It was for your first bite." Jareth frowned, stepping in to defend his sister.

"Sorry, Thad. I didn't think it through."

Edith quickly switched to a new set of cutlery and picked up another piece of beef brisket, but he stopped her again.

"I can do it myself."

Edith pouted, "Hmph, I haven't been home for years, Thad. Are you avoiding getting close to me? We used to share ice cream when we were kids!"

"That was then. But you're grown up now." Thaddeus lowered his head, cutting a small piece of steak and chewing on it leisurely.

Edith's heart clenched, her face fell, and she ate the brisket in a huff.

Looking at the exquisite dishes, Thaddeus was reminded of the times Evadne used to cook for him.

He knew these dishes took a lot of time and effort, and she had spent the entire afternoon in the kitchen, her face greasy from the cooking fumes, holding back a light cough.

But he never praised her.

Her cooking was on par with state banquet chefs. Even if he didn't want to admit it, every time he ate her food, he would crave for another bowl.

He remembered how Evadne would eagerly await his praise, only to be disappointed. The sight of her sad eyes always made his heart ache.

But every time she was disappointed, Evadne would bounce back quickly, telling him with a smile, "I'll do better next time!"

Next time. Would there be a next time?

With that thought, Thaddeus found the food tasteless and hard to swallow.

"Thad, I heard from Glynnis that you're busy with Ada's wedding and competing with K Orld Hotel for the hosting rights, is that true?"

Before long, Edith spoke again.

Thinking this would interest Thaddeus, Edith propped her face in her hand, batting her eyelashes innocently. "I heard that Ada is coming to Elmsworth in a few days. Are you planning a welcome party, Thad? This is a great publicity opportunity, Ada is an international superstar!"

Thaddeus's eyes suddenly grew cold, but his face remained calm.

The thing he hated most was discussing business at family gatherings, and he hated outsiders prying into his company.

"Hmm."

"Can I help with anything?" Edith's eyes sparkled.

"No need."

"I can play the piano for Ada and the other guests! It's my forte!"

Edith was eager to show off in front of Thaddeus.

"No need." Thaddeus frowned, dismissing her outright, "You're a Fairhaven. It's not appropriate. We'll invite professional musicians."

Edith's face turned red in embarrassment, "Are you saying I'm not professional enough?"

Thaddeus suddenly lost his appetite. He had agreed to attend this dinner so as not to disappoint Mrs. Fairhaven and Jareth, but now he was feeling irritated.

"Thaddeus, Edith is a top-notch pianist, she's more than capable of playing at your welcome party, let her go." Jareth defended his sister while eating his dinner.

"Yeah, Thaddeus, Edith sees you as her own brother, let her help you this time." Mrs. Fairhaven, who adored her daughter and didn't want to see her disappointed, also persuaded.

"Thad, I'll play well, I won't embarrass you." Edith pleaded with puppy dog eyes.

Thaddeus frowned but nodded.

After dinner, Thaddeus excused himself.

Just as he stepped out of the Fairhaven's gate, Gordon received an important piece of news and rushed to tell him.

"Mr. Thaddeus, there's a problem. Your plan clashes with K Hotel's!"