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 and obedience as she

come to

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

soup I specially made for you with my own hands, simmered for a

on the table and presented the bowl to Barry, This hearty dish is best for when

feeling down?” Barry took a spoonful, indeed

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

smile that is ambiguous, “It seems good news is on

this considered good

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

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

you are right. I knew you were bothered by

told you, fearing

this point? Just tell

to the coffee table, pulling out a document hidden from under the tray “Grandpa, take

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

Abernathy family

“Yes, grandpa.”

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 didn’t even complete college, dropping out midway because

acts like a child. It turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a defective seed! She’s gone, and yet

could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his face turning beet

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

brother know about this girl’s condition?

He knows everything”

bewildered, “He 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 is he infatuated with a dimwit

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 said

liars! They want to push their unwanted daughter into the Fairhaven group over my dead body! As long as I’m

him, “If you abruptly go to Mr. Hamilton, the news will spread to big brother immediately.

it’ll surely lead to an uproar He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately

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

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

his grandson madly in love, couldn’t help but worry. “What if you

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

of rest, Marilla returned to her normal

had gone through, the orderly environment suggested

no witnesses at the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained tight–lipped about

one who had forged a peaceful

pristine and flawless ivory tower to shelter

he didn’t know was-

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

end just like that.

would slowly, Insidiously spread like a spider web casting over the sky, eventually

by Marilla’s side every day, watching over her

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

hadn’t noticed

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