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.”

her into an embrace to keep her away

forced smile freezing at the corners of his lips.

not only extricated

joked, elbowing his brother–in–law as he watched his defiant and

was head over

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

“I’ll do more than thank her, I’ll make sure she’s

any younger, and your work is taxing. For Marilla’s happiness in the long run, you should take care of

least bit weak; my quality is top–notch!” Jareth retorted with a pout, “Besides, I’m living a bland life these days, barely remember what a nightclub looks like. It’s the little pleasures with

shook

as cruel as asking a tiger

on the second floor of the banquet

as she glared down at Marilla with eyes twisted

Jareth’s backing, had learned to

quicker she would fall. Her days

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

deepening as he looked at

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

don’t be like this.”

hands wandering over her bare back, “My heart has always been with you over the years. Aside from you, no one else catches my

course, Edith knew what he meant–it was all

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

gave up on Thaddeus and compromised to

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

to keep him

plan; she was

who treats me the

her arms tenderly around his neck, her barely concealed chest pressed against his, pouting pitifully, “I’m in trouble, and I know you’ll do everything you can to help me, right?”

felt a fire ignite in his lower 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 yours, whatever you

his own sister, tonight,”

saw it, it was utterly outrageous!”