His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 695

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 as she

come to see

granddaughter, Barry momentarily cleared the gloom from his eyes, replacing it with

this is the soup I specially made for you with my own hands, simmered for a whole

tray on the table and presented the bowl to Barry, This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling down;

took a spoonful, indeed

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

seems good

is this

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 the consequences?

take few years before the whole Fairhaven group falls under the

you are right. I knew you were

else I haven’t told you, fearing

be worse at this point? Just

pulling out a document hidden

his eyes widened

girl from the Abernathy family has mental issues?”

“Yes, grandpa.”

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

her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but

furious he could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing,

back, “Grandpa, calm

your brother know about this girl’s condition?

He knows everything”

his mind? Does he not fear that their children will inherit this illness?

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 stop himself,” Edith

daughter into the Fairhaven group over my dead body! As long as I’m alive

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

on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately

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

replied softly, her voice dripping with empathy. “With reason and emotions–I

madly in love, couldn’t help

sever their ties once and for all, Edith said, a mischievous curve playing on her

a brief period of rest, Marilla returned to her normal

the school had gone through, the orderly environment suggested that

at the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained tight–lipped about Marilla’s identity and her ordeal as a hostage.

one who had forged a peaceful life for

and flawless ivory tower to shelter his girl,

he didn’t know

Marilla had overheard outside the study that night was like a

end just like

casting over

by Marilla’s side every day, watching over her as if she

in the steber upon

noticed

was anything different about the young mistress, it was her paintings, which became increasingly dim and enigmatic, more and more

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