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!”

her gloomy expression to a mask of sweetness and

I’ve come to see

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

soup I specially made for you with my own hands,

bowl to Barry, This hearty dish is best for when

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

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

seems good news is

is this considered

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 consequences?

I doubt it will take few years before the whole Fairhaven group falls under

knew you

haven’t told you, fearing it would

at this point? Just tell me!”

table, pulling

he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief at the medical report in front of

the Abernathy

“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,

girl. She’s in her early twenties but acts like a child. It turns out her mind is troubled

coughing and puffing,

calm down, your health is important!”

know about this girl’s

He knows everything”

Has he lost his mind? Does he not fear that their children will inherit this

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

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

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

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

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

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 brother, as they have

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

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

brief period of rest, Marilla returned to her normal study

and turmoil the school had gone through, the orderly environment suggested

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

who had forged a peaceful life for Marilla.

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

what he didn’t

overheard outside the study that night was like a barely visible crack

end just like that.

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

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

disguise her feelings, locking herself in the steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly on her paintings, without

hadn’t noticed anything unusual.

mistress, it was her paintings, which became