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

I’ve come to see

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

you with my

hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling down; it nourishes the body and

you know I’m feeling down?” Barry took a

in, I could see the concern in your face. There’s

good news is on the horizon, right?”

this

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

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

are right. I knew you were bothered

told you,

worse at this point? Just tell

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

as he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in

the Abernathy family

“Yes, grandpa.”

were classmates in junior high, and back then everyone would talk behind her back and call her an idiot, or a simpleton. She

her early twenties but acts like a child. It turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a defective seed!

he could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his

his back, “Grandpa, calm down, your health is

brother know about this girl’s condition?

He knows everything”

uncontrollable, almost 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

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

are a bunch of liars! They want to push their unwanted daughter into the Fairhaven group over my dead body! As long as

him, “If you abruptly go to Mr. Hamilton, the news will

He’s 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

have the 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 to

of his grandson madly in love, couldn’t help but worry. “What if you can’t persuade that girl?”

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

Marilla returned to her normal study life.

through, the orderly environment suggested that no storm was too fierce to

the school, under pressure from

had forged a peaceful life for Marilla.

would have built a pristine and flawless ivory tower to

he didn’t know

that night was like a

end just like that.

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

over her as if she were the most precious thing

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

hadn’t noticed anything unusual.

different about the young mistress, it was her paintings, which became increasingly dim and enigmatic, more and more beyond Lily’s

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