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!”

from

and Lily instantly realized what it might be and rushed towards the noise.

out in shock, a

she was, Marilla knelt on the floor, her face deathly pale as she frantically gathered

“Ah!”

of blood blossoming against her alabaster skin, a stark and harrowing

in his chest as he knelt beside Marilla, grabbing her wrist in urgency.

“I–I’m sorry, Jareth.”

brimming with tears, gazing remorsefully at the ruined panda–shaped cupcakes.

matter, you shouldn’t hurt yourself!” Jareth’s voice was tight with concern, gently sucking on her wounded finger.

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

some reason, her heart

don’t be so harsh,” 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

were more than just snacks; they were a token of Marilla’s affection for him.

job, so

laced with effort. “Next time, I’ll make some

sentence, Jareth had already begun to pick up the crushed cupcakes from the floor, popping them into his mouth without hesitation, savoring each morsel.

sweet, and perfect! I’m at a loss for words. My wife’s cooking is amazing!”

to eat this every day? Never mind, that would be

with panic, wishing she could reach into

Jareth insisted, quickly stuffing the last piece of the panda cupcake into his mouth and swallowing it with satisfaction. Then,

that was all I

but I haven’t had my fill,

possessive tug. His voice was husky and enticing, “So

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

wound, Jareth called her into his

slouched into the sofa, his gaze somber, fingers idly circling the rim

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

“Mr. Fairhaven, don’t you find that Marilla seems particularly afraid of Edith?”

bullied Marilla in his absence, Jareth 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

niggling feeling that something was

quite put her finger on it, but her intuition was practically screaming that there

hot in here? Don’t we have air conditioning?” Jareth complained, his breath coming in heavy pants as a flush climbed up his long neck. “I feel

time, and she glanced up at the wall clock.

Right on schedule!

took a step back, her eyes

stuff to take care of, so I’ll just be going now!” She made her escape as Jack’s

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

sure did the