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.”

soft hand, pulling her into an embrace to keep her

darkened, his forced smile freezing at the corners

weapon. With just a few words, Marilla had not only extricated Evadne from the murky relationship but also

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

was head over heels in

thank Marilla for me,”

apple bobbed, his gaze intensifying, “I’ll do more than thank her, I’ll make sure she’s well taken care

is taxing. For Marilla’s happiness in the long run, you should take care of yourself

quality is top–notch!” Jareth retorted with a pout, “Besides, I’m living a bland life these days, barely remember what

just shook

be as cruel as asking

floor of

balcony railing, tightening as she glared down at Marilla with

bolstered by Jareth’s backing, had learned to show off!

quicker she would fall. Her days

so timid, now became sharp–tongued, a complete different person,” Alston commented, sipping his

deepening as he looked at Marilla’s blooming, enticing

what, the more you look, the more you like

don’t be

back, “My heart has always been with you over the years. Aside from you, no one else catches my eye. How can Marilla compare to you? Edith, you’re

knew what he meant–it was all about the bedroom

her for years, calling him an ultimate loyal dog wouldn’t be an exaggeration. But back then, with Thaddeus in her heart, she never spare a second glance for

events, she completely gave up on Thaddeus and

she only ever saw him as a tool to satisfy her needs. After each encounter,

needed to

plan; she was keeping him for

treats me the best, the one

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

part, struggling to hold his wine glass steady, nearly ready to press her against the railing right there and then, “Do you even have to ask? Edith, I’m

treated me, his own sister, tonight,” Edith’s voice quivered with a sobbing tone.

it, it was