His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 695

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!”

of sweetness and obedience as she entered the study.

I’ve come to

his eyes, replacing it with a genial smile, “Ah,

you with my own hands, simmered

tray on the table and presented the bowl to Barry, This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling down; it nourishes the body and calms the mind. Grandpa, please have a taste.”

down?” Barry took a spoonful,

and as soon as I came in, I could see the concern in your face. There’s also an invitation on the table,

seems good news is on the

is this

the bowl down, his temper flaring, “I only have one grandson, and he’s being toyed with by that Abernathy girl! Completely bewitched by her! He’s practically handed her half of his fortune as the betrothal gifts, and giving it to her is the same as giving it

take few years before the whole Fairhaven group falls under the control of the Abernathy

knew

there’s something else I haven’t told you, fearing it

at this

turned and walked to the coffee table, pulling out a document hidden from under the tray “Grandpa, take a

look, and as he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened

girl from the Abernathy family has mental issues?”

“Yes, grandpa.”

We were classmates in junior high, and back then everyone would talk behind her back and call her an idiot, or a simpleton. She didn’t

wonder I always felt something was off about that girl. She’s in her early twenties but acts like a child. It turns out her mind is

he could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his face turning

“Grandpa, calm down,

know about this girl’s condition?

He knows everything”

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

appearance. He’s had his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice,

over my dead body! As long as I’m alive for one more day. I will not let that

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

on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus,

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

her voice dripping with empathy. “With reason and emotions–I hope I can persuade her to stop bothering my brother, as they have

grandson madly in love, couldn’t help but worry. “What if you can’t persuade

will sever their ties once and for all, Edith said, a mischievous curve playing on

a brief period of rest, Marilla returned to her

had gone through, the orderly environment suggested that no storm

of the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained tight–lipped about Marilla’s identity and

forged a peaceful life

and flawless ivory tower to shelter his girl, who was like

what he didn’t know

that night was like a barely visible crack on

might end just like

slowly, Insidiously spread like a spider web casting over the

Marilla’s side every day, watching over her as if she were the most precious thing

in the steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly on her paintings, without showing her

hadn’t noticed anything

young mistress, it was her paintings, which became increasingly dim and enigmatic, more and

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255