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!”

changed her gloomy expression to a mask of sweetness and obedience

I’ve come to

his granddaughter, Barry momentarily cleared the gloom from his eyes,

this is the soup I specially made for you with my own hands, simmered for

This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling down; it nourishes the body and calms the mind. Grandpa, please have a taste.”

feeling down?” Barry took a spoonful, indeed feeling less heaviness in

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

ambiguous, “It seems good news

is this considered good

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

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

are right. I knew you were bothered by

I haven’t told you, fearing it would only add to

at this point? Just

heart, Edith turned and walked to the coffee table, pulling out a document hidden from under the tray “Grandpa, take a look at this”

it with a puzzled look, and as he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief at the medical report in

girl from the Abernathy family has mental issues?”

“Yes, grandpa.”

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

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

was so furious he could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his

quickly patted his back, “Grandpa, calm down, your health is important!”

know about

He knows everything”

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

appearance. He’s had his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in

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

hers, soothing him, “If you abruptly go to Mr. Hamilton, the news will

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

heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of

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

help but

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

of rest, Marilla

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

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

forged a peaceful

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

what he didn’t

conversation Marilla had overheard outside the study that night was like a barely

just like

spread like a spider web casting over

day, watching over her as if she were the most precious

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

hadn’t noticed anything

young mistress, it was her paintings, which became increasingly dim