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

I’ve come to see

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

for you with my own hands, simmered for a

the bowl to Barry, This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling

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

as soon as I came in, I could see the concern in your

is ambiguous, “It seems good news is

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 considered

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

right. I knew you were

there’s something else I haven’t told you, fearing it would only add to your worries.”

this point?

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

with a puzzled look, and as he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief at the medical report in front of him, boldly displaying Marilla’s

from the Abernathy family has

“Yes, grandpa.”

We were classmates in junior

I always felt something 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 a defective seed! She’s gone, and yet she left behind her dimwit daughter to plague my precious

so furious he could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his

quickly patted his back, “Grandpa, calm down,

know about this girl’s

He knows everything”

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

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

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

his trembling hand into hers, soothing him, “If you abruptly

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

of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection. “Then give grandpa

her,” Edith replied softly, her voice dripping with

love, couldn’t help but

will sever their ties once and

brief period of rest, Marilla returned to her normal study

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

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

forged a peaceful life for

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

he didn’t

study that night was like a barely visible crack on the greenhouse’s glass

might end just like that.

over

every day, watching over her as if she were the most

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

hadn’t noticed anything

there was anything different about the young mistress, it was her paintings,