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.

I’ve come to

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

I specially made for you

bowl 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.”

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

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,

“It seems good news

is this considered good

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 to the Abernathy group. Hasn’t he considered

they’re married, I doubt it will take few years before the

knew you were bothered by this.”

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

could be worse at this point? Just tell me!”

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

scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief at the

the Abernathy family has

“Yes, grandpa.”

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

her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a

breathe, coughing and puffing, his

quickly patted his back, “Grandpa, calm down, your health

about this girl’s

He knows everything”

he lost his mind? Does he not fear that their children will inherit this illness? I truly don’t understand him, could have any

gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled

to push their unwanted daughter into the Fairhaven group over my dead body! As long as I’m alive for one more day. I

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

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

knack for warming your granddad’s heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection. “Then give grandpa an idea, how could this matter

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 no

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

perhaps even ruthless, but it will sever their ties once and for all, Edith said, a mischievous curve playing

period of rest, Marilla returned to

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,

was the one who had forged a peaceful

possible, Jareth would have built a pristine and flawless ivory tower to shelter

he didn’t know

night was like a

end just

would slowly, Insidiously spread like a spider web casting over the

day, watching over her as if she were the

steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly on her paintings, without

noticed

it was her paintings, which became increasingly dim and enigmatic, more and more beyond Lily’s