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 embrace to keep her away from the

freezing at the corners

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

the qualities of a Fairhaven lady,” Jareth joked,

over heels in

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

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

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.”

pout, “Besides, I’m living a bland life these days, barely remember what a nightclub looks like.

shook his head.

would be as cruel as asking a tiger

floor of the banquet hall.

she glared down

bolstered by Jareth’s backing, had learned

she acted, the quicker she would fall. Her days were numbered!

would’ve thought? Marilla, who used to be so timid, now became sharp–tongued, a complete different

looked at Marilla’s

you look, the more you like her?”

be like this.”

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

he meant–it

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

various events, she completely gave up on Thaddeus and compromised to

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

now, Edith needed to keep him close.

this man was crucial to her plan; she was keeping him for a

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

pitifully, “I’m in trouble, and I know you’ll do everything you can

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 ask,

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

saw it, it was utterly outrageous!”