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!”

mask of

I’ve come to see

eyes, replacing it with

I specially made for you with my own hands, simmered for a whole day?”

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

know I’m feeling down?” Barry took

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

is ambiguous, “It seems good news is on

this considered good

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 to the Abernathy group. Hasn’t he

take few years before the whole Fairhaven group falls under the

you are right. I knew you were bothered

else I haven’t told you, fearing

at this point? Just

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

took it with a puzzled look, and as he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief

from the Abernathy family

“Yes, grandpa.”

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

She’s in her early twenties but acts like a child. It turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing

furious he could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his

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

brother know about

He knows everything”

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. Why

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

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

“If you abruptly go to Mr. Hamilton, the news will spread

good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding

said with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection. “Then give grandpa an idea, how could this matter be solved?”

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 they have

couldn’t help

sever their ties once and for all, Edith said, a

rest, Marilla returned to her normal

had gone through, the orderly environment suggested that no

scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained tight–lipped about

was the one who had forged

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

what he didn’t know was-

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

end just

like a spider web casting over the sky, eventually covering the entire greenhouse,

Marilla’s side every day, watching over her

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

noticed anything

anything different about the young mistress, it was her paintings, which became increasingly dim and enigmatic, more and more beyond Lily’s comprehension.