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.

Acacia to use again, promising that she would find a way to bring her back to Elmsworth

witch.

I look in

other day, she picked out a purple evening gown for tonight, as though they were wearing matching outfits. “Tonight, I’m

a world–famous star. How much of a

get many chances to be with Jareth. You should focus more on him, not compete with those mediocre people. What good is dressing pretty if you can’t even

was useless. Marilla was always a loser in Elspeth’s eyes, it was a miracle

only if her daughter married well could she gain power in

be the future daughter–in–law of the

have a plan?” Elspeth arched an

With her help, how could

that Jareth often brought to visit the Abernathys when they were children. That little girl was so clingy.

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

loves you so much,

“Edith has a crush on Thaddeus. Her

brother has a good relationship with that bastard. If Edith marries him, that bastard will grow stronger in the Abernathy family, and I won’t have a place in the

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

eyes dark and silent for a moment before she suddenly asked, “How far along is Edith with

no progress yet. From what Edith told me, Thaddeus seems to be hung up on Evadne. She doesn’t

what do you

really thick. This is a golden opportunity to stir up trouble between

Thaddeus is

lit up with understanding and she looked at Elspeth

light knock sounded

her dark expression and looking

open a bit and Marilla, hugging

deep–seated grudge. She wished she could tear Marilla and her unlucky teddy bear