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.”

into an

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

only extricated Evadne from the murky relationship but also painted Avery as

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

head over heels in love!

two get home, make sure you thank Marilla for me,” Thaddeus said, with a warm feelings flow in his heart.

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

shot him a look, whispering a reminder, “You’re not getting any younger, and your work is taxing. For Marilla’s happiness in the long run, you should take care of yourself and

living a bland life these days, barely remember what a

shook his

cruel as asking a tiger

second floor of the banquet hall.

railing, tightening as she glared down at Marilla with eyes twisted in seething

Jareth’s backing, had learned

the quicker she would fall. Her

became sharp–tongued, a complete different person,” Alston commented, sipping his red wine

as he looked at Marilla’s blooming,

the more you like

be

his arms around her waist, pulling her close, his breath of wine lightly sprayed on her cheek, his hands wandering over her bare back, “My heart has always been with you over the years. Aside from you, no one else

what he meant–it

had chased her for years, calling him an ultimate loyal dog wouldn’t be an exaggeration. But back then, with Thaddeus

completely gave up on Thaddeus and compromised to

intended to 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 even a month, not feeling anything wrong

to keep

this man was crucial to her plan; she was keeping

one who treats me the best, the one who loves

his neck, her barely concealed chest pressed against his, pouting pitifully, “I’m in trouble, and I know you’ll do

press her against the railing right there and then,

saw how Jareth treated me, his own sister, tonight,” Edith’s voice quivered with a sobbing

I saw it, it