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.”

an embrace

smile freezing

just a few words, Marilla had not only extricated Evadne from the murky relationship but also painted Avery as

Jareth joked, elbowing his

was head over heels in love!

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

intensifying, “I’ll do more than thank her, I’ll make

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

life these days, barely remember what a nightclub looks like. It’s the little pleasures with my wife that keep me going. Don’t be

just shook his

his dearest wife would be as cruel as

floor of the

tightening as she glared down at Marilla with eyes twisted in seething red.

by Jareth’s backing,

the quicker she would

Marilla, who used to be so timid, now became sharp–tongued,

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

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

don’t be like

on her cheek, his hands wandering over her bare back, “My heart has always been with you

course, Edith knew what he meant–it was

an exaggeration. But back then, with Thaddeus in her heart, she

gave up on Thaddeus

After each encounter, Edith, having had her fun, could ignore him for days or even a month, not feeling

Edith needed to keep

man was crucial to her plan; she was keeping him

treats me the best,

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

ready to press

Jareth treated me, his own sister,

it, it was utterly outrageous!”