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!”

she changed her gloomy expression to a mask of sweetness and obedience as she entered the study.

come to

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

for you with my

the bowl to Barry, This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling down; it nourishes the body and

Barry took a spoonful, indeed

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 the table, is that for Jareth and Ms. Marilla’s

“It seems good news

How is this considered good news!”

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

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

you are right. I knew

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

worse at this point? Just tell

sinker in her heart, Edith turned and walked to the coffee table, pulling out a document

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,

from the Abernathy family has

“Yes, grandpa.”

were classmates in junior high, and back then everyone would talk behind her back

her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a defective seed! She’s gone, and yet she left

he could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his

“Grandpa, calm down, your health is

your brother know about this girl’s

He knows everything”

rage was uncontrollable, almost bewildered, “He 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.

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 with

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

knelt beside the old man, taking his trembling hand into hers, soothing him, “If you abruptly go to

uproar He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately our family will

sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and

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

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

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

of rest, Marilla returned to her normal study

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

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.

had forged a peaceful

to shelter his girl,

he didn’t

overheard outside the study that night was like a barely visible crack on the greenhouse’s glass

end just like

over the sky,

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

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

hadn’t noticed

there was anything different about the young mistress, it was her paintings, which became increasingly dim and enigmatic, more and