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

come to see you!”

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

I specially made for you with

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.”

Barry took

the concern in your face. There’s also an invitation on the

seems good news is

is this considered good

slammed the bowl down, his temper flaring, “I only have one grandson, and 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 as giving it

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

I knew you were

“Actually, there’s something else I haven’t told you, fearing it would only add to your worries.”

worse at this point? Just tell

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

his eyes widened in disbelief at

the Abernathy family

“Yes, grandpa.”

gleamed with malice, “She, and the entire Abernathy family, have been hiding Marilla’s condition from 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

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

coughing

calm down, your

your brother know about this girl’s condition?

He knows everything”

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

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

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!”

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

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

your granddad’s heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection.

to have a talk to her,” Edith replied softly, her

love, couldn’t help but worry. “What if you can’t persuade

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

brief period of rest, Marilla returned to her

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

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 her ordeal as a hostage.

was the one who had forged a peaceful life for

would have built a pristine and flawless ivory tower to shelter his

he didn’t know

study that night was like a

end just

Insidiously spread like a spider web casting over

watching over her as if she were

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

noticed anything

it was her paintings, which became increasingly dim