His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 297

Late into the evening, Jareth’s private jet touched down at Elmsworth Airport.

Edith, her lustrous chestnut curls cascading down her shoulders and draped in a luxurious fur coat, gracefully descended the jet’s staircase and slipped into a waiting limousine.

Ever since the Glynnis scandal, Jareth had confined her to the mansion, even confiscating her phone, cutting her off from her friends in an attempt to prevent any further bad. influence.

She had resorted to tears, tantrums, and even threats of a hunger strike.

Mrs. Jareth, torn between her love for her daughter and her son’s firm stance, eventually convinced Jareth to lift the house arrest and allow Edith to return to Aetheria for some self reflection

As winter set in, Jareth reluctantly let Edith go

Edith, who had been cooped up in Aetheria for so long that she felt she was going stir crazy, was imate at Jareth for not visiting her even once.

“Where’s Jareth? Why didn’t he come to pick me up?” Edith snapped at Manny, one of Jareth’s bodyguards, her feet relentlessly kicking the seat in front of her where Manny

sat

Manny had watched Edith grow up and, despite being one of Jareth’s most trusted men, had spent a considerable amount of time with her over the years. His gaze was soft as he looked at her, but his voice was hesitant.

“Mr. Jareth has been quite busy.”

“Jareth has changed! He’s not treating me well anymore!” Edith’s eyes filled with tears and she began to beat the leather seat with her clenched fists. “He used to always pick me up no matter how busy he was! He hasn’t even called me once in all this time! He doesn’t care about his sister anymore!”

She cried and wailed, and then broke down into uncontrollable sobs

Manny watched, his heart aching

Finally, he gathered his courage and whispered, “Miss Edith, there’s something I need to tell you. You must keep your composure” “What is it?” Edith asked, taking the handkerchief Manny offered and dabbing at her tears.

“The reason Mr. Jareth hasn’t contacted you is he’s been entangled with Ms. Manilla.” Manny’s face was serious.

at him in

“That’s not all.”

closer, deciding to lay it all out. “These past

a furious roar “How could that idiot ever set foot in the Fairhaven family mansion? Jareth has never

Jareth didn’t bring her back to the Fairhaven

Edith’s world spun.

they? Take me there

villa was nestled in the upscale Skywatch area of Elmsworth, its white walls and green roof a symbol

the Fairhaven mansion, its serene setting

an ideal retreat.

social engagements to focus

been staying here with Marilla,

forset

party animal who would usually feel restless without a night out, had surprisingly given up her old ways for a young girl, surprising even Lily with

I made you a gift, come

white fur trim, called out excitedly, pulling Jareth by the

Marilla’s

the red cloak, glowed

endearing.

the snow hasn’t been cleared yet. Don’t slip!” Jareth warned, his

had been carrying Marilla around the villa, not letting her feet touch the ground unless necessary. It seemed that he was

blanketed in white, the snow–covered trees and flowers creating a beautiful winter

plum blossom blooming in the midst of the

Marilla pointed at a rotund snowman in the middle of the courtyard “I built this snowman for you! Do you like

upon closer inspection,

rotund, but it had his face

to add insult to injury. Marilla had used a black and white photo of him that

you choose this photo? I have so many good

to surprise you‘ Manilla looked up at

black

out of color