His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 181

Ada arrived in Elmsworth on schedule, causing quite a stir in the local and international scene.

On the day of the banquet, Glynnis had her eye on a fancy purple haute couture dress early on. She took great care with her hair, looking as stunning as always.

dearrings and a ma**ive jade pendant. She looked like she

Elspeth also dressed to the nines, pinning her hair up and accessorizing with a pair of top–notch emerald was wearing a house’s worth of money on her.

“Mom, didn’t you have a better–quality jade piece? Why aren’t you wearing that one?” Glynnis asked curiously.

“Don’t even get me started. It breaks my heart!”

Elspeth clenched her teeth and the jade, That’s all because of paying off Acacia’s debt. What on earth did the Stirling family do to owe so much money? I don’t have that kind of cash, and with the tightened regulations, Moonlit Treasures hasn’t seen a customer in two months. That’s why I had to sell the jade to pay off the debt!”

“Holy moly! You’re really determined. If it were me, I’d be bawling my eyes out. That was a birthday present from Dad!”

Glynnis felt bad for her mom, but couldn’t help but ask, “But I really don’t understand why you’re helping the Stirling family like this? Wouldn’t it be better to just let such disgraceful relatives fend for themselves?”

“Hmph! If only.” Elspeth grumbled darkly.

When she first groomed Acacia to get close to and seduce Thaddeus, she was certain Acacia would succeed. She never expected to make a misstep and lose everything!

Now, instead of controlling Thaddeus, she was being bitten by the pawn she herself raised!

Acacia had realized the convenience of reaping benefits from Elspeth, and had called to ask for money the day before yesterday. Elspeth was infuriated to the point of wanting to kill her.

But killing her was out of the question. Unless she was driven to the wall, she wouldn’t stoop to such measures.

to use again, promising that she would find

witch.

how do I look in

evening gown for tonight,

evening is Ada. She’s a world–famous star.

focus more on him, not compete with those mediocre people. What good is dressing pretty if

Elspeth’s eyes, it was a miracle she hadn’t

now, she pinned all her hopes on Glynnis, hoping she could marry a wealthy man. After all, only if her daughter married well could she gain power in the Abernathy family and control

daughter–in–law of the Fairhaven family!” Glynnis declared confidently, her chest puffed

you have a plan?” Elspeth arched an eyebrow in

can help me! You have no idea how much Jareth dotes on his sister. With her help,

little girl that Jareth often brought to visit the Abernathys when they were children.

a free lunch in this world. Aren’t you afraid of being used?” Elspeth lounged on the sofa, lightly tapping her red nails. “Edith wouldn’t just help you out for no reason. She must have struck some kind of deal with you,

wonder Dad loves you so much, you’re so

“Edith has a crush on Thaddeus. Her condition is that she gets to marry

relationship with that bastard. If Edith

with the Fairhaven family too! I can help you then!” Glynnis blanched at

red lips were pursed tightly, her eyes dark and silent for a moment before

progress yet. From what Edith told me, Thaddeus seems to be hung up on Evadne.

what do you mean?”

golden opportunity to stir up

filled with disdain. “Jareth’s an only child. Right now it’s Barry who’s running the Fairhaven family business, but Jareth has a bunch of shares his dad left him. the Fairhaven group will be his in the future! Using Edith to drive a wedge between Jareth and Thaddeus is way more valuable than getting some chick married

understanding and

then, a light knock sounded from the

her dark expression

hugging a teddy bear, shyly squeezed into the

She wished