His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 695

Edith stopped in front of them, revealing a sweet smile, putting on quite the show.

“Well, little Edith, how have you been keeping?” Gary asked with feigned concern on the side.

“Much better, thank you for asking. Uncle.”

“That’s good to hear. You’re the apple in the Fairhaven family’s eye. If something happened to you, it would pain your grandpa and your mom to death! Gary’s words were intended for Jareth’s ears.

Then, with a meaningful wink at Edith, Gary hummed a tune and walked away

“What are you doing here? Jareth’s gaze was icy as he stared her down.

I've brought some homemade ginseng tea for Grandpa, while it’s still hot.”

Edith batted her innocent eyes, “Jareth, you wouldn’t deny me the chance to serve Grandpa, would you?”

Jareth’s eyes narrowed as he lifted a finger, pointing it at her face with an oppressive force.

Without a word, his silence was more intimidating than any threat, causing Edith’s heart to race and her hands, holding the tray, to tremble slightly.

“Edith, I’m warning you, don’t play tricks. Otherwise, I’ll pull out that forked tongue of yours and chop off your treacherous legs. Just try if you don’t believe me.”

With those words, Jareth brushed past her and left with long strides.

Edith glared fiercely at the unshakable tall back of the man, atid bitterly gritted her teeth.

“Heh, then let’s just see!”

gloomy expression to a mask of sweetness and obedience

to

his granddaughter, Barry momentarily cleared the gloom from his eyes, replacing it with a genial smile,

this is the soup I specially made for you with my own hands, simmered for

This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling down; it nourishes the body and calms

down?” Barry took a spoonful, indeed feeling less heaviness in

see the concern in your face. There’s also

good news is on the

this considered

handed her half of his fortune as the betrothal gifts, and giving it to her is the same as giving it to the Abernathy group. Hasn’t he considered

they’re married, I doubt it will take few years before the whole Fairhaven group falls under

right. I knew you were bothered

you, fearing it would only add to your

at this

cold sinker in her heart, Edith turned and walked to the coffee table, pulling out a document hidden from under

took it with a puzzled look, and as he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief at the medical report

from the Abernathy family

“Yes, grandpa.”

mental illness. We were classmates in junior high, and back then

twenties but acts like a child. It turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a defective seed! She’s gone, and yet she left behind her dimwit

coughing and puffing, his face turning

back, “Grandpa, calm down, your health

brother know about

He knows everything”

rage was uncontrollable, almost bewildered, “He knows, yet he still wants to marry her? Has he lost his mind? Does he not fear that their children will inherit this illness? I truly don’t understand him, could have any

his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally can’t

liars! They want to push their unwanted daughter into the Fairhaven group over my dead body! As long as I’m alive for

man, taking his trembling hand into hers, soothing him, “If you abruptly go to Mr. Hamilton, the news will spread to big

uproar He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately

a knack for warming your granddad’s heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his voice

to her,” Edith replied softly, her voice dripping with empathy. “With reason and emotions–I hope I can persuade her to stop

of his grandson madly in love, couldn’t help but worry.

we resort to Plan B–a bit harsher, perhaps even ruthless, but it will sever their ties once and for all, Edith said,

rest, Marilla returned to her normal study

turmoil the school had gone through, the orderly environment

and since there were no witnesses at the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained tight–lipped about Marilla’s identity and her

the one who had forged a peaceful

built a pristine and flawless ivory tower to shelter his girl, who was like a delicate flower

what he didn’t know was-

that night was like a

might end just like that.

casting over the sky, eventually covering the entire greenhouse, shattering it

day, watching over her as if she were the most precious thing

had learned to disguise her feelings, locking herself in the steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly on her paintings, without showing her

noticed anything unusual.

was her paintings, which became increasingly dim and enigmatic, more and more beyond Lily’s comprehension.