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 to keep her

his forced smile freezing at the corners

With just a few words, Marilla had not only extricated Evadne from the murky relationship but also

to show the qualities of a Fairhaven lady,” Jareth joked, elbowing his brother–in–law

was head over heels in

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

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

shot him a look, 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

my quality is top–notch!” 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

shook his head.

Jareth from his dearest wife would be as cruel as asking a tiger to nibble on lettuce.

second floor of the banquet hall.

glared down at Marilla with eyes twisted in

backing, had

the quicker she would fall. Her days were

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

deepening as he looked at Marilla’s

the more you look, the more you like

be

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 always been with you over the years. Aside from you, no one else catches my eye. How can Marilla compare to you? Edith, you’re simply amazing, addictive.”

Edith knew what he meant–it was all about the bedroom

an exaggeration. But back then, with Thaddeus in her heart, she never spare a

up on Thaddeus and compromised to

satisfy her needs. After each encounter, Edith, having had her fun, could ignore

Edith needed to keep him

she was keeping him for a significant

one who treats me the best, the one

around his neck, her barely concealed chest pressed against his, pouting pitifully, “I’m in trouble, and I know you’ll do everything

to hold 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

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

it, it was utterly