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!”

mask of sweetness and obedience as she entered the study.

come to

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

made for you with my own hands, simmered for

bowl to Barry, 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 his chest.

in your face. There’s also an invitation on the table, is that for Jareth and Ms. Marilla’s engagement?”

ambiguous, “It seems good news is on the horizon,

this considered good news!”

her half of his fortune as the betrothal gifts, and giving it to her is the same as giving

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

right. I knew you

you, fearing it would

at this point? Just

walked to the coffee table, pulling out a document hidden from under the tray

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

from the Abernathy family

“Yes, grandpa.”

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

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 troubled

could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his face turning beet red.

patted his back, “Grandpa, calm down, your

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 him, could have any woman he desires. Why is

has been fooled by Marilla’s innocent appearance. He’s had his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally can’t stop

of his sofa, “The entire Abernathy family are a bunch of liars! They want to push their unwanted daughter into the Fairhaven group over my 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!”

his trembling hand into hers, soothing him, “If you

lead to an uproar He’s also on good terms

said with a sigh of relief, his voice

Marilla and I have the 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

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

we 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

Marilla returned to

the significant crisis and turmoil the school had gone through, the orderly environment suggested that no storm was too fierce

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 her ordeal as

who had forged a peaceful life

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

what he didn’t

had overheard outside the study that night was like a

might end just

a spider web casting over the sky,

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

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

noticed

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