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 obedience as she entered the

I’ve come to

cleared the gloom from his eyes, replacing it with

for you with

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.”

I’m feeling down?” Barry took a spoonful,

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

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

news? How is this considered good news!”

bewitched by her! He’s practically handed her half of his fortune as the betrothal gifts, and giving it to her is the same

before the whole Fairhaven group falls under the control

you are right. I knew you were

told you, fearing it would only add to your

could be worse at this point? Just tell

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 in front of him, boldly

the Abernathy family

“Yes, grandpa.”

classmates

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 behind

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

back, “Grandpa, calm

your brother know about

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

appearance. He’s had his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally can’t stop himself,” Edith said

slapped the armrest 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!” “Grandpa, that may not be the

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

like; it’ll surely lead to an uproar He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately our family will be at a loss.”

sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection. “Then give grandpa an idea, how could

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 brother, as they

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

resort to Plan B–a bit harsher, perhaps even ruthless, but it will sever their ties once

rest, Marilla returned to her normal study life.

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

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 a hostage.

one who had forged a peaceful life for Marilla.

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

what he didn’t

night was like a barely visible crack on the

just

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

side every day, watching over her as

had learned to disguise her feelings, locking herself in the steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly

noticed anything

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