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!”

to a mask of sweetness and obedience

come to

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

soup I specially made for you with my own

the bowl to Barry, This hearty dish is best for when

know I’m feeling down?” Barry took a spoonful, indeed

in your face. There’s

seems good news is on the

How is this considered

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

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

are right. I knew you were

haven’t told you, fearing it would only

worse at this point? Just tell

her heart, Edith turned and walked to the coffee table, pulling out a document hidden from under the

it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief at the medical report in front of him, boldly displaying Marilla’s name.

girl from the Abernathy family has

“Yes, grandpa.”

hiding Marilla’s condition from you. In fact, she has severe autism. 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 idiot, or a simpleton. She

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

was so furious he could hardly breathe, coughing and

back, “Grandpa, calm down, your health is

know about this

He knows everything”

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

fooled by Marilla’s innocent 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

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

hand into hers, soothing him, “If you abruptly go to Mr.

also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately our family will be

granddaughter, you’ve always had a 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,

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

help but worry.

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

Marilla returned to her

school had gone through, the orderly environment suggested that

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,

one who had forged

built a pristine and flawless ivory tower to

he didn’t

conversation Marilla had overheard outside the study that night was like

end just like

Insidiously spread like a spider web casting over the sky, eventually covering the entire greenhouse, shattering it into pieces

day, watching over her

disguise her feelings, locking herself in the steber upon returning

hadn’t noticed anything

paintings, which