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.”

soft hand, pulling her into an embrace to keep her away from the viper.

face darkened, his forced smile freezing

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,

was head over heels in love!

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

intensifying, “I’ll do more than

look, whispering a reminder, “You’re not getting any younger, and your work is taxing. For Marilla’s

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 my wife that keep me going. Don’t be so cruel to me,

shook his

be as cruel as asking a

on the second floor of the

glared down at

backing, had learned to show

she acted, the quicker she would fall. Her days

so timid, now became sharp–tongued, a complete

looked at Marilla’s blooming, enticing face.

the more you look, the more you like her?”

don’t be like

lightly sprayed on her cheek, 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

Edith knew what he meant–it was all

had chased her for years, calling him an ultimate loyal dog wouldn’t be an exaggeration. But back then, with Thaddeus in her heart, she never

gave up on Thaddeus and

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 month, not feeling anything

needed to keep him close.

her plan; she was keeping him for a

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

wrapped her arms tenderly around his neck, her barely concealed chest pressed against his, pouting pitifully, “I’m in trouble, and

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

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

saw it, it was