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!”

expression to a mask of sweetness and

come to see you!”

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

for you

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

took a spoonful,

I came in, I could see the concern in your face. There’s also an invitation

smile that is ambiguous, “It seems good news is on the

How is this

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 to the Abernathy group. Hasn’t he considered the

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

I knew

you, fearing it would only add

at this point? Just

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

and as he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief at the medical report in front of him, boldly displaying

Abernathy family has

“Yes, grandpa.”

you. In fact, she has severe autism. Simply put, she has mental illness. 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 even complete college, dropping out midway because of her

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 troubled Elspeth left nothing but a defective seed! She’s gone, and yet she left

could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing,

“Grandpa, calm

about

He knows everything”

Does he not fear that their children will inherit this illness? I truly don’t understand him, could have any woman he desires. Why is he infatuated with a dimwit

of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding

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,

him, “If you abruptly go to Mr.

like; it’ll surely lead to an uproar He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with

of relief, his voice a blend

bond of former classmates. I’ll find a moment to have a talk to her,” Edith replied softly, her voice dripping with empathy. “With reason and emotions–I hope I can persuade her to stop bothering my

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

resort to Plan B–a bit harsher, perhaps even ruthless, but it will sever their ties once and for all, Edith said, a mischievous curve playing on her lips. “Just wait and see,”

Marilla returned to her normal study

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

there were no witnesses at the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group,

the one who had forged a peaceful

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

what he didn’t know

night was like a barely visible crack on the greenhouse’s glass

just like that.

it would slowly, Insidiously spread like a spider web casting over the sky, eventually covering the entire greenhouse, shattering it into

by Marilla’s side every day, watching over her as if

locking herself in the steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly on her paintings,

hadn’t noticed

was anything different about the young mistress, it was her paintings, which became increasingly dim and