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!”

erupted from the direction of the

instantly realized what it might

out in shock, a

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

“Ah!”

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

beside Marilla, grabbing her wrist in urgency. “How could

“I–I’m sorry, Jareth.”

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

Jareth’s voice was tight

warmth envelop her cool fingertips,

reason, her heart remained chilled, filled

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 together this

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

didn’t do a good job, so it’s

a smile, though it was laced with effort. “Next time, I’ll make some more for you.”

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

perfect! I’m at a loss for words. My wife’s

mouth was too full to speak properly, yet he managed to lavishly praise her. “Honey, am I lucky enough to eat this every day? Never mind, that would be too much

they’re dirty, stop eating!” Marilla’s cheeks flushed with panic, wishing she

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

that was

I haven’t had my

possessive tug. His voice was husky and enticing, “So tonight, in bed, let me feast

chest, her lips parting slightly, her nod shy but affirmative.

finished bandaging Marilla’s wound, Jareth called her into his

think?” Jareth slouched into the sofa, his gaze somber, fingers idly circling the rim of his whiskey

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

with worry. “Mr. Fairhaven, don’t you find that Marilla seems particularly afraid of

introverted and timid; she can’t handle such confrontations. Listen, now that Edith

niggling feeling that something was off between Marilla

on it, but her intuition was practically screaming that there was a

coming in heavy pants as a

and she

Right on schedule!

took a step back, her eyes wide,

just be going now!” She made her escape as Jack’s breathing

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

sure did the trick.