His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 617

Chapter 617

Hamilton’s words were like an emotional grenade, detonating without warning and leaving shockwaves in their path.

Not only did Frederic’s face look like it had taken a hit, but I bet even a fly buzzing by would have swelled up from the blast. Only his dad knew how to handle this black sheep of the family,

Glynnis shrunk behind Frederic like a quail in hiding, too scared to even show her face.

Evadne hurried over, her voice soft and soothing, “Marilla, honey, don’t be scared. I’m here, your brother and granddad are here too.”

Marilla lifted her tear–stained face from Jareth’s embrace; her cheeks were swollen as if soaked by the moon’s glow, dampening his shirt with her tears.

“Evadne.”

That term of endearment brought a swell of emotion to Evadne’s eyes, a numbing pain to her heart.

Marilla, choking back sobs, clung to Jareth’s shirt, her delicate hands gripping tight, “I don’t want to be apart from Jareth.”

In that moment, Jareth felt a sharp pain in his chest, pulling her in closer as if to crush her into his being, “We won’t be apart, Marilla, no matter what happens, I won’t leave you,”

Evadne stood speechless, her heart brimming with empathy.

In Marilla, she saw her own past self- the one who had been locked away at home by Emeric, the one who had leapt from her window on a stormy night, frantic to find Thaddeus.

She too had been held in his arms, insisting over and over that she couldn’t bear to be apart from him.

But she had been luckier than Marilla.

Emeric was all bark and no bite, his harsh words belied a tenderness and a willingness to compromise for the love of his daughter.

But Frederic was different. Self–serving and cold–hearted, how could he truly have Marilla’s best interests at heart?

To him, his reputation and the Abernathy family’s interests trumped everything, even family ties.

came here today to back these young lovebirds!” Hamilton’s gaze was steely as he stared down Frederic, “Didn’t you just say you’d rather die than agree to this match? Well, go ahead and

What are you saying?”

his words almost laughable, “Why should

Abernathy Group. You’ve just managed to push me into retirement; you wouldn’t want

nonsense! Jareth respects you for Marilla and Thaddeus‘ sake, but you’re acting as if you’re the center of attention. Using your own life as a bargaining chip, my face is red with embarrassment because

dizzy, his hand gripping the stair’s railing, veins bulging with tension.

had berated him with harsh words in

his children, but they were tearing his dignity

he never took to heart. and Jareth as well. Hamilton’s actions were beyond shaming

did Hamilton know every detail of their conversation with Jareth? He had just

an

quietly parked outside

Inside the vehicle.

his lady love openly display her skills in front of Hamilton, hacking into the villa’s surveillance cameras with ease, her eyes filled with

handed the tablet to Hamilton.

done?” Hamilton looked at

“Yes.”

good only for making money!” Hamilton said, playfully pinching Evadne’s nose with affection.

Thaddeus turned silent.

was he putting him down, but he was also

huddled together, intently watching everything unfold

the young couple being bullied,

now?” Thaddeus asked, his voice strained.

grave,

youngsters were surprised.

Jareth wants to marry my granddaughter, this is undoubtedly a

ahead. This time, I need to see just how much Jareth loves Marilla and whether he has the strength to protect my little granddaughter. The Fairhaven family, as far as I know, isn’t much stronger than the Chambers family, which is a den of wolves. If Marilla is to be with Jareth, I must be sure that Jareth has the ability to provide a safe haven

Thaddeus exchanged looks,

was the true love of an elder for the younger

had thoroughly earned Hamilton’s approval.

give his blessing, I will!”

face breaking into a warm, friendly smile as he beckoned the young couple over, “Marilla,

with his arm around his

were nearly swollen shut from crying, but her sweet demeanor made the scene even more

“Ah.”

as he took his granddaughter’s hand in his, “My dear girl, you’re my favorite. Have you

shook her head through her tears, “No,

staggered, her features contorted with rage!

spent playing the sweet and dutiful granddaughter,

game of love and family. She’d been beaten by the very ‘fool‘ she’d scorned,

granddaughter is in your hands now. You’ve got to take good care of her, spoil her rotten. Just like

“Grandpa, I can.”

raised three fingers, his voice trembling as he began to speak, tears brimming in the corners of his reddened eyes, “I swear to you, and I

him, her hand gently covering his mouth, silencing

You don’t have to say a thing.

Thaddeus wrapped an arm around her slender

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