Chapter 612

Gary glared at his wife with a mix of irritation and disbelief. Her timing couldn’t be worse.

Even though Marilla was Elspeth’s daughter, she was undoubtedly Frederic’s progeny–a true heiress to the Abernathy estate.

Although Gary had his designs on using the girl for his own schemes, deep down, he didn’t want Jareth to actually marry into the Abernathy family’s daughter. Such a union would legitimize their alliance, making Frederic Jareth’s father–in–law!

Wouldn’t that just give the young wolf more teeth?

No, Gary needed a dual strategy.

Either use the girl as leverage to block Jareth from ascending to the CEO position or, as a concession, allow Jareth to become CEO but prevent a marriage with the Abernathy conglomerate at all costs!

Jareth’s words cast a pall over the dining room atmosphere.

Barry’s silvery eyebrows tightened, but he did not look at his grandson.

Barry hadn’t spoken yet, but Mrs. Fairhaven, unable to contain herself, burst out, “Jareth, don’t you understand the rules of a family banquet? Only Fairhaven blood should be present. Bringing an outsider, what does that say about us?”

“Outsider?”

A flame flickered in Jareth’s heart, and his eyes narrowed, a frost settling over his handsome features. “Never mind, Marilla will soon be no outsider. She will be my wife, and thus, a member of the Fairhaven family.”

Fairhaven’s throat tightened, “Jareth, now is not

precisely to discuss this.”

imposing figure turning towards Barry, eyes

to inform you and everyone here. I intend to marry Marilla, I

words, Jareth bowed deeply

his grandson, his

of the family, had never before shown such deference or

sake of the Abernathy lady, he was willing to

an Abernathy girl is not someone I would

sharp as a blade, his tone laden with scorn and displeasure, “Be it Glynnis or your beloved Marilla, they can’t escape the fact that they are the daughters of a murderer. Elspeth has been sentenced

Fairhaven nodded vigorously in agreement.

steaks and wine, couldn’t help but

alone and cold as if in a

Why settle for a murderer’s daughter? If word gets out, who knows what ridicule we will face!”

match is not fitting.

Elspeth made are her own, what have they to do

wasn’t even born when Elspeth committed her

next.

for sentiment, “What good can come from a daughter raised by Elspeth? Not to mention her elder sister, Glynnis, who paraded her parents‘ influence to

Fairhaven chimed in quickly, “Dad, you’re absolutely right! Everything you’ve said, I’ve been wanting to

a conversation with her. You haven’t taken the time to understand

jaw, his blood boiling

a single word against her!

she didn’t know was that just one step outside that world, she

the entire Fairhaven family recognize her status, not keep her hidden away like

step was proving to be much more difficult than he had

to be the CEO of the Fairhaven Group, the face of our family. It didn’t matter how

to drive the point home, adopting a stance of great responsibility, “There are no outsiders here, so let me speak frankly. Your grandpa worked incredibly hard to build what we have. He still bears two long scars on his back from his days fighting in the trenches. You ought to know the origin story of the Fairhaven Group like the back of your hand. All the blood, sweat, and tears 1, not to mention my older brother, put into whitewashing Fairhaven’s name–Jareth, you’re well aware of it all. Now, with the Fairhaven Group’s stock teetering and our reputation taking a

Mrs. Fairhaven recalled her husband, who had tragically died in a helicopter crash, her eyes filled with unshed tears.

whims! And that Ms. Marilla,

carry the Fairhaven banner just fine, Uncle Gary.

closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, there was a resolve in his gaze as if he could

at his grandson’s defiant face, his

as stubborn as his father had been!

I didn’t come here to listen to

his seat, his fists clenched tightly under the table, “Most of Fairhaven’s projects and assets are under my control. And if I were to cash out my shares, along

Gary were stunned!

away a bright future over a girl, and now he’s even making moves against

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