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 sweetness and obedience

to

eyes, replacing

made for you with my own hands, simmered for

on the 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 mind. Grandpa, please

took a spoonful, indeed feeling less heaviness in his

the concern in your face. There’s also an invitation on the table, is that for Jareth and Ms. Marilla’s engagement?”

is ambiguous, “It seems good news is on

How is this considered

slammed 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 considered

before the whole Fairhaven group falls under

I knew you were bothered by

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

be worse at this point? Just tell me!”

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

quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief at the medical report in front of him, boldly displaying

girl from the Abernathy family has mental issues?”

“Yes, grandpa.”

put, she has mental illness. We were classmates in junior high, and back then

girl. She’s in her early twenties but acts like a child. It turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth left

could hardly breathe, coughing and

“Grandpa, calm down, your health is

about this

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

has been 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

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!” “Grandpa, that may not be the appropriate.”

the old man, 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

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

her voice dripping with empathy. “With reason and emotions–I hope I can

madly in love, couldn’t help but worry.

to Plan B–a bit harsher, perhaps even ruthless, but it will sever their ties once and for all, Edith

rest, Marilla returned to her

the significant crisis and turmoil the school had gone through, the orderly environment suggested that no storm was too fierce to

and since there were no witnesses at the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained

forged a

would have built a pristine and flawless ivory tower to shelter his girl, who was like a delicate flower in

didn’t know was-

outside the study that night was like a barely visible

just

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

over her as if she were the most precious thing

in the steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly on her paintings, without showing

hadn’t noticed anything

young mistress, it was her paintings, which became increasingly