His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 631

“Mr. Fairhaven, is there trouble at the corporation?” Lily asked, her brows knit together in concern as she attempted to probe the situation.

The moment Jareth had entered the room, Lily had sensed the weight of his thoughts. It wasn’t that Marilla was negligent in her attentiveness to him, but Lily had been by his side for so long that no one else could claim to understand him better.

Jareth’s deep–set eyes darkened as he clenched a pair of game dice ruthlessly in his palm. “I met with Edith today. She’s currently in the hospital, under the protection of my mother and grandfather.”

“You saw her!”

Lily’s pupils shrank, and she quickly lowered her voice. “I hope there wasn’t any trouble?”

Jareth scoffed. “Would she dare? Not under my watch.”

“Even so, you should remain cautious.” Lily voiced her concern, “If Edith managed to return, she must have aligned herself with Gary. Your sister has long since turned against you. To spite you, she’ll surely join forces with Gary to come after you.”

“Heh, she’d better make her move soon. I’m getting impatient.”

Jareth gritted his teeth, nearly crushing the dice in his palm. “I’ve been looking for a reason to deal with that girl. If she wants to light a fire, then I’ll make sure she gets burned. She dares to conspire with Gary, I dare to end them both!”

Lily nodded thoughtfully. “You’re more than capable of handling the Fairhaven Group on your own. I’m not worried about that. My main concern is Marilla. Edith has targeted her before, even causing a scene at our home. Thankfully, we stopped her before things escalated. Now that Edith is back, she won’t let things slide. I fear she may try to harm Marilla again.”

“She wouldn’t dare!”

Jareth’s eyes flared with a crimson rage at the mere thought. “When she maliciously exposed those medical records in front of everyone, nearly tearing apart Evadne and Thad’s relationship, she ceased to be my sister! She can wreak havoc all she likes, but if she lays a finger on Marilla, I swear she’ll pay with her life!”

sharp crackling sound erupted from the direction of the

instantly realized what it might

in shock, a pang striking his

floor, her face deathly pale as she frantically gathered

“Ah!”

her panic, the sharp ceramic cut through her finger, beads of blood blossoming against her alabaster skin, a

heart thundered in his chest as he knelt beside Marilla, grabbing her wrist in urgency. “How could

“I–I’m sorry, Jareth.”

her eyes brimming with tears, gazing remorsefully at the ruined panda–shaped cupcakes. “I was clumsy, I couldn’t hold on. I’ve

voice was tight with concern, gently sucking on her

the warmth envelop her cool fingertips, a comforting heat spreading through

reason, her heart remained chilled,

by Marilla, who spent all day preparing them for you with ingredients we bought together this morning. It was a gesture of love for you, and now that they’re ruined, of course she would

course, these were more than just snacks; they were a token of Marilla’s affection for him. And in his concern for her

good job, so it’s just as

effort. “Next time, I’ll make

up the crushed cupcakes from the floor, popping them into

loss for

lucky enough to eat this every day? Never mind, that would be too much for you. I’m

with panic, wishing she

not dirty,” Jareth insisted, quickly stuffing the last piece of the panda cupcake into his mouth and swallowing it with satisfaction. Then, with a satisfied squint, he teased, “I want more. Is there

lashes fluttered. “No, that was all I made.”

I haven’t had my fill, what to do?”

possessive tug. His voice was husky and enticing, “So tonight, in bed, let me feast again, shall we?”

into his strong chest, her lips parting slightly, her nod shy but affirmative.

bandaging Marilla’s wound, Jareth called her into his study.

slouched into the sofa, his gaze somber, fingers

conversation. But I’m not sure how much she caught.”

don’t you find that Marilla seems particularly afraid

clenched his jaw tightly. “That incident must have left a scar on Marilla. She’s always been introverted and timid; she can’t handle such confrontations. Listen, now that Edith is back, you need to be extra vigilant when I’m away. Marilla must not be given a

this niggling feeling that something was off between Marilla and Edith.

her intuition was practically screaming that there was a story there, untold and simmering under

so damn hot in here? Don’t we have air conditioning?” Jareth complained, his breath coming in heavy pants as a

and she glanced up at the wall

Right on schedule!

a step back, her eyes wide, “I guess maybe you had one too many oysters at dinner.”

care of, so I’ll just be going now!” She made her escape as Jack’s breathing grew more labored, and he cursed under his breath.

You little devil, you know it’s more than just the oysters–it’s like

oysters sure did the trick.