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

his forced smile freezing at the corners of

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

starting to show the qualities of a Fairhaven lady,” Jareth joked, elbowing his brother–in–law as he watched his defiant and

over heels

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

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

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

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 my wife that keep me

shook his

would be as cruel as asking a

the second floor of the banquet

fingers gripped around the balcony railing, tightening as she glared down at Marilla with eyes twisted in seething

bolstered by Jareth’s backing, had learned

the quicker she would fall. Her days were numbered!

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

as he looked at Marilla’s

what, the more you look, the more you

be

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

course, Edith knew what he meant–it was

an exaggeration. But back

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

to keep him

her plan; she was keeping him

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

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

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

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

saw it, it was utterly