His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel Chapter 1190

"Ellie, promise me you'll be good…" Elvis leaned in to kiss her again, but she quickly covered his mouth with her hand, a teasing smirk on her face. "Mr. Waverley, stop talking. You're starting to sound like a dad."

…

After breakfast, Elvis packed a small bag and left Silverlake Harbor.

Elsie spent the entire day helping around the Ashbourne estate. She assisted Suri with project materials for the Bright Group, helped Myra with cooking and making soup, fed Aviana's horses, and even bathed Nydia, who was now in her final weeks of pregnancy. She had always been diligent, but today, she seemed to be working even harder, trying to keep herself busy while she waited.

Waited for night to fall.

After dinner, the Ashbournes gathered in the living room, their laughter and conversation filling the air with a warm, familial atmosphere. Elsie sat with them quietly, patiently waiting until everyone had gone to their rooms. Only then did she get up and start clearing the fruit peels and nutshells from the coffee table, helping the household staff.

"Ellie."

Elsie froze and turned to see Emeric, supported by Mr. Dylan, standing just a few feet away, watching her.

"Chairman Emeric," she said, her heart skipping a beat as she straightened up nervously.

Emeric had always politely referred to her as "Ms. Archer." He had known about her relationship with his son for a while, and while he had never voiced any opposition, he hadn't shown enthusiastic support either. His stance had been neutral, detached.

This was the first time he had called her "Ellie," just as he did the other children in the family. It was impossible for her not to be moved.

"This morning, before Elvis left, he came to see me," Emeric continued, a pleased expression on his face. "Ellie, you know, my son and I haven't had a proper conversation in a very long time. It's been ages since he came to say goodbye before a trip. It's all thanks to you." His eyes crinkled with a genuine smile. "More importantly, that boy told me he wants to marry you. He said that as soon as he gets back, he wants to get the license, and he wants me to be there to witness it. Ellie, you have no idea how happy that made me. That boy has never asked me for anything in his entire life. I've always felt like I barely existed to him. You've made me feel like a father again. He asked for something. He showed me his desire. He wants you."

Elsie listened quietly, tears streaming down her face. So that's where Elvis had disappeared to that morning. He had kept it all a secret from her.

"Ellie, for a long time now, I have accepted you in my heart. I just never found the right opportunity to tell you. Elvis is completely devoted to you. I was wondering if you would be willing to spend the rest of your life with him? I know he has a lot of flaws, and his job is unstable, and he's often away from home. Are you… willing?" The powerful tycoon was now speaking to the young woman with a surprising gentleness and caution.

"I… I am… willing," Elsie sobbed, barely able to get the words out.

"Ah! Wonderful, wonderful! That boy told me before he left that you weren't ready to get married right away. He was worried you were still hesitant," Emeric said, beaming with joy. "I'll call him right now. I'll tell him to focus on his work, not to worry, and to come home soon to marry you!"