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.”

pulling her into an embrace to keep her away

his forced smile freezing at the

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

really starting 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

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

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

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 not overindulge.”

life these days, barely remember what a nightclub

shook

cruel as asking

the second floor of

as she glared down at Marilla with eyes twisted in

idiot, bolstered by Jareth’s backing,

she acted, the quicker she would fall. Her

who used to be so timid, now became sharp–tongued, a complete different

he looked at Marilla’s blooming,

you like her?” Edith sneered at him, scoffing mockingly.

don’t be like this.”

his hands wandering over her bare back, “My heart has always been with you over the years. Aside

what he meant–it was

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

events, she completely gave up on Thaddeus and

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

now, Edith needed to

to her plan; she was keeping him for

one who treats me

chest pressed against his, pouting pitifully, “I’m

his lower part, struggling to hold his wine glass steady, nearly ready to press her against the railing right there and

Jareth treated me, his own sister, tonight,” Edith’s voice quivered

saw it, it was utterly outrageous!”