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 as she entered the study.

to see you!”

momentarily cleared the gloom from his eyes, replacing it with a genial smile, “Ah, Edith, my

made for you with my

the bowl to Barry, This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling down;

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

as soon as I came in, I could see the concern in your face. There’s also

that is ambiguous, “It seems good news is on

How is this considered good

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

the whole Fairhaven group falls under

knew you were bothered by this.”

there’s something else I haven’t told you, fearing it would only add to

at this point? Just tell

coffee table, pulling out a document hidden

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

girl from the Abernathy family has

“Yes, grandpa.”

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 even complete college, dropping out

but acts like a child. It turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth left

hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his face turning

quickly patted his back, “Grandpa, calm down, your

brother know about this

He knows everything”

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

unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally can’t stop himself,” Edith

dead body! As long as I’m alive for one more day. I will not let that girl step a foot inside our door! I’ll go see Hamilton Abernathy first thing tomorrow morning and call off this engagement!” “Grandpa, that may not be the appropriate.”

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

know how he is like; it’ll surely lead to an uproar He’s also on good terms

had a knack for warming your granddad’s heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection. “Then give grandpa an idea, how could

classmates. I’ll find a moment to have a talk to her,” Edith replied softly, her voice dripping

in love, couldn’t help but

their ties once and for all, Edith said, a mischievous curve playing on her lips.

a brief period of rest, Marilla returned to her normal

school had gone through, the orderly environment suggested that no storm was too fierce

footage had been deleted, 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

forged a peaceful life

Jareth would have built a pristine and flawless ivory tower to shelter his girl, who was

he didn’t know

the study that night was like

just

Insidiously spread like a spider web casting over the sky, eventually covering the entire

her as if she were the most precious

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

hadn’t noticed anything

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