His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 429

“Jareth, I appreciate your continued concern for me, a smile of approval gracing Frederic’s lips.

“Not just me, Marilla and Thad are thinking about you too,” Jareth’s eyes curved into crescents, his words sweet enough to induce a toothache. This was not just about impressing his future father–in–law, but also about earning some brownie points for his best friend.

“I haven’t seen Marilla in a while. You two follow me to the study, let’s sit and catch up. As Frederic spoke, a tender smile danced on his face as he beckoned Marilla over, “Come Marilla, come to your dad”

As Marilla grew older, her interactions with her father lessened. But in her memories, her father was always the one who doted on her the most.

“Daddy” Her eyes bright as a doe’s, she released Jareth’s hand and walked towards Frederic.

For some unknown reason, Jareth’s eyes reddened and a sour feeling rose in him at the sight. He knew, no matter how good he was to Marilla, no matter how much he loved her, he could never replace her family in her heart.

Perhaps in this world, many people could live without love, but none could bear the pain of losing their family, of being tom away from their flesh and blood.

As Marilla approached, Frederic smilingly opened his arms, enveloping her petite frame. His large, gentle hand caressed her silky raven hair as he held his long–absent daughter close to his heart.

She pressed her small face into her father’s chest, and for some reason, her heart fluttered, and a bitter emotion welled up. Tear drops trickled down, dampening Frederic’s neat shirt.

At that moment, Glynnis‘ rage finally hit its peak, and she was on the verge of tears. As Frederic’s first–born, she was always the apple of the Abernathy family’s eye. She was proud of her intelligence and beauty, and from a young age, her competitive nature had always made her the center of her parents‘ attention, overshadowing Manilla’s existence. But now, Hamilton, Elspeth, then Jareth. Marilla was slowly taking away everything that used to be hers!

Even Frederic’s affection was stolen by her!

She was filled with rage, unbearable rage!

On the other side.

Elspeth, who was confined to the house, had been terrified by the news about Ward and the online comments. She was in a state of panic, not knowing what to do.

left her gave herself two shots, and her convulsing nerves finally calmed down,

caught. Even less did she expect that the sparks of public opinion about Erica’s death

But she couldn’t guarantee that Ward wouldn’t crack under

her movements were limited by Frederic’s house arrest and the only

her eyes swollen from crying, came to see Elspeth, sitting there sobbing uncontrollably. But Elspeth had no time to deal with her messy emotions; she got straight to the point, “Ward’s been captured, and he might expose what we’ve done. This man, he

done?” Glynnis sniffed, a cold light flashing in her eyes, “Weren’t those things all ordered by you? What

own mom is in trouble, and instead of thinking ways to help. you just want to hide away? If anything happens to me, you won’t have a peaceful life either? Elspeth’s fierce gaze made Glynnis tremble

far from being mother and daughter; they were more like

do now? What are you planning?” Glynnis asked, her teeth clenched, her voice

lost all expression, her face chillingly cold, Tm going to kill Ward.”

control now; how are we going to do that?!” Glynnis, who had been gradually trained by Elspeth, didn’t even blink at the mention of “murder. Her

easy to find an opportunity to get rid of him without anyone noticing!” Saying this, Elspeth tossed a bank card towards

her hand, feeling like she was holding a sharp blade.

can do this for you, but

Elspeth scolded, her left hand

with Jareth, and she’s getting close to Evadne. She’s not reliable. You only have me to rely on now Glynnis said with a smug smirk.

her daughter was too much like her. And because of their similarities, she felt

Glynnis said through gritted teeth, Tonight, Jareth brought Marilla to see Dad. They

completely set on Marilla now, he’s smitten with your sister.

I’m afraid I won’t be able to help you get rid of Ward then.” Glynnis lifted her wine–red lips in a predatory smile, “Mam, you know as well as I do that we may be in the same boat, but what can

This ungrateful wretch,

the Fairhaven family, what can she do to help you? Jareth is Thaddeus’s buddy after all, and Marilla is tight with Evadne. You’ve seen how she’s sided with that woman. Since your fall from grace, it’s been me looking after you, me caring for you. What has Marilla done for you besides frolicking around with Jareth? Marilla has not even a Fairhaven yet, and she’s already forgotten all about you who raised her!”

was thunderstruck, speechless.

she was

become someone else’s wife or husband. Only by being strong and surviving can one truly

and hollow, her teeth grinding audibly, “As long as you help me get rid of Ward, I swear

words, a fierce and exhilarating light