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.”

her into an embrace

his forced smile freezing at the corners of his lips.

only extricated Evadne

of a Fairhaven lady,” Jareth joked, elbowing his brother–in–law as he watched his defiant and pretty wife, laughing foolishly.

over heels in love!

Marilla for me,” Thaddeus said, with a

do more than thank her, I’ll make sure

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.”

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, Okay?

shook

be as cruel

floor of the banquet

glared down at Marilla with eyes twisted in seething

bolstered by Jareth’s backing, had learned to show

she acted, the quicker she

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

he looked at Marilla’s

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

be like this.”

close, his breath of wine 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 compare to you? Edith,

knew what he meant–it was all about the bedroom

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 spare a second glance for such a man..

events, she completely gave up on Thaddeus and compromised

to 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 month, not feeling anything wrong with

needed to keep him

plan; she was keeping him for a

treats me the best, the one

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

to press her against the railing right there and then, “Do you even have to ask? Edith, I’m yours, whatever you ask,

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

I saw it, it