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.”

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

darkened, his forced smile freezing at the corners

the ultimate weapon. With just a few words, Marilla had not only extricated Evadne

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

was head over heels

get home, make sure you thank Marilla for me,” Thaddeus said, with a warm feelings

Adam’s apple bobbed, his gaze intensifying, “I’ll do more than thank her,

work is taxing. For Marilla’s happiness in the long run,

barely remember what a nightclub looks like. It’s

shook his

cruel as asking a tiger

floor of the banquet hall.

fingers gripped around the balcony railing, tightening as she glared down at Marilla with

bolstered by Jareth’s backing, had learned to show

quicker she would

timid, now became sharp–tongued, a complete different

gaze deepening as he looked

you like her?” Edith sneered at him,

don’t be like

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

meant–it

loyal dog wouldn’t be an exaggeration. But back then, with Thaddeus in her

she completely gave 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

to keep him close.

to her plan; she was keeping him for a

world, you’re the one who treats me the best, the one who loves me

against his, pouting pitifully, “I’m in trouble, and I know you’ll do everything you can to

lower part, struggling to hold his wine glass steady, nearly ready to press her against

his own sister, tonight,” Edith’s voice quivered with a sobbing

I saw it, it was