His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 706

“Marilla.” Mr. and Mrs. Abernathy were both stunned in disbelief.

A smile graced Evadne’s lips, a touch of gratitude in her gaze as she looked towards Marilla, warmth blooming in her chest.

“My wife is right. Spreading rumors and causing trouble in front of Mr. Thaddeus and Ms. Evadne–do you think the Abernathy Group and our legal department are here for nothing?”

Jareth’s arm barred Marilla’s shoulder, as he glared coldly at the gossipmongers, “If you think you have the guts, go ahead, try saying that again. The Fairhaven Group won’t mind playing your little game.”

The busybodies, already embarrassed by the young woman’s reprimand and further intimidated by Mr. Fairhaven’s menacing presence, huddled together like quails, not daring to utter another word. recognize you; you’re Avery.”

Marilla lifted her dress gracefully as she walked over, her slender figure shielding Evadne, her eyes bravely meeting those of the stranger for the first time, “Mr. Avery, are you a friend of my sister–in–law?”

Evadne’s lips curled coldly.

Friend? That word had been dirtied by him.

But she didn’t blame Marilla. How could the innocent Marilla know the bloodshed and darkness that lay beneath? And she didn’t want her to understand.

“Ms. Marilla, what are you trying to say?” Avery asked, his smile seemingly cordial.

“If you are my sister–in–law’s friend, you should’ve been the first to stand up to clarify for her right away, instead of watching her being misunderstood and doing nothing.”

Marilla’s straightforward nature took over, her frustration directed squarely at Avery, “A true friend wouldn’t be as cold–blooded as you are. You’ve really let her down.”

took Marilla’s soft hand, pulling her into an embrace to keep her away

face darkened, his forced smile freezing at the corners of his lips.

a few words, Marilla had not only extricated Evadne from the murky relationship

the qualities of a Fairhaven lady,” Jareth joked, elbowing his brother–in–law as he watched his defiant

head over heels

for me,” Thaddeus said,

bobbed, his gaze intensifying, “I’ll do more than thank her, I’ll make sure

“You’re not getting any younger, and your work is taxing. For Marilla’s happiness in the long run, you should

with a pout, “Besides, I’m living a bland life these days, barely remember what a nightclub looks like. It’s

shook his

Jareth from his dearest wife would be as cruel as asking a tiger to nibble

second floor of the

railing, tightening as she glared down at Marilla

Jareth’s backing, had

happier she acted, the quicker she would fall. Her

now became sharp–tongued, a complete different person,”

gaze deepening as he looked at Marilla’s blooming, enticing

what, the more you look, the more you like her?” Edith sneered

be

wandering over her bare back, “My heart has

what he meant–it was all about the bedroom antics.

But back then, with Thaddeus in her heart, she never spare a second glance

up on

marry her, but she only ever saw him as a tool to satisfy her needs. After each encounter, Edith, having had her fun, could ignore him for days or

needed to keep him close.

she was keeping him

this world, you’re the one who treats me the

around his neck, her barely concealed chest pressed against his, pouting pitifully, “I’m in trouble,

press her against the railing right there and then, “Do

how Jareth treated me, his own sister, tonight,” Edith’s

it, it was utterly outrageous!”