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.”

hand, pulling her into an embrace to

darkened, his forced smile freezing at

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

qualities of a Fairhaven lady,” Jareth joked, elbowing his brother–in–law as he watched his defiant

head over

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

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

“You’re not getting any younger, and your work is taxing. For Marilla’s happiness in the long run, you

not the least bit weak; 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 pleasures with my

just shook

wife would be as cruel as asking a tiger to nibble on lettuce.

the second floor of

as she glared down

Jareth’s backing, had learned

she

timid, now became sharp–tongued, a complete different person,” Alston

looked

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

be like

her bare back, “My heart has always been with you over the years. Aside from you,

he meant–it was

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

on Thaddeus and

to satisfy her needs. After each encounter,

Edith needed to keep

she was keeping

treats me the best, the

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

part, struggling 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

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

I saw it, it was utterly outrageous!”