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

Lily instantly realized what it might be and rushed towards

shock, a pang

knelt on the floor, her face deathly pale as

“Ah!”

beads of blood blossoming against her alabaster skin, a stark

Marilla, grabbing her wrist in urgency. “How could you be so careless?”

“I–I’m sorry, Jareth.”

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

you shouldn’t hurt yourself!” Jareth’s voice was tight with concern, gently

her cool fingertips, a comforting heat

reason, her heart remained

Lily interjected, having swiftly brought the first aid kit to tend to Marilla’s wound. “The cupcakes were made from scratch by Marilla, who spent all day preparing them for you with ingredients we bought

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

good job, so it’s just

laced with effort. “Next

to pick up the crushed cupcakes from the floor, popping them into

at a loss for words. My wife’s cooking is

am I lucky enough to eat this every day?

flushed with panic, wishing she could reach into his mouth and take out the food.

mouth and swallowing it with satisfaction. Then, with a

lashes fluttered. “No, that was all I

I haven’t had my fill, what to do?”

snaked around her waist, pulling her into his embrace with a possessive tug. His voice was husky and enticing, “So tonight, in bed, let me feast

his strong chest, her lips

Lily finished bandaging Marilla’s wound, Jareth called

sofa, his gaze somber, fingers idly circling

she likely overheard our conversation. But I’m not sure how much

with worry. “Mr. Fairhaven, don’t you find that

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

that something was

finger on it, but her intuition was practically screaming that there was a story there, untold and simmering under

air conditioning?” Jareth complained, his breath coming in heavy

the time, and she glanced up

Right on schedule!

had an edge, his eyes suddenly glassy and intense. She took a step back, her eyes wide, “I guess maybe you had one

now!” She made her escape as Jack’s breathing grew more labored, and he

devil, you know it’s more than just the oysters–it’s like you doubled down on

oysters sure did