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!”

of sweetness

come to

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

is the soup I specially made for you with my

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

how did you know I’m feeling down?” Barry took a spoonful, indeed feeling less heaviness in

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

good news

this considered good news!”

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

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

are right. I knew you were bothered by this.”

there’s something else I haven’t told you, fearing it would

could be worse at this point? Just tell

in her heart, Edith turned and walked to the coffee table, pulling out a document hidden from under the tray “Grandpa, take

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

the Abernathy family has mental issues?”

“Yes, grandpa.”

were classmates in junior high, and back

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 her dimwit daughter

furious he could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his face turning beet red.

his back, “Grandpa, calm

brother know about this girl’s

He knows everything”

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. Why is he infatuated with

been fooled by Marilla’s innocent appearance. He’s had his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain

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!”

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

an uproar He’s also on good terms

relief, his voice a blend of anxiety

have the bond 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

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

bit harsher, perhaps even ruthless, but it will sever their ties once and

a brief period of rest, Marilla returned

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

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

who had forged a peaceful life for Marilla.

tower to shelter his girl, who was like a delicate flower in

didn’t know

had overheard outside the study that night was like a

might end just like that.

web casting over the sky, eventually covering the entire greenhouse, shattering it

watching over her as if she were the most

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

noticed anything unusual.

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