His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 703

“Careful there, Edith.”

Not only did the man speak to Edith in a gentle tone, but he also attentively bent down to adjust her intricate dress, careful to prevent her high heels from getting caught and causing her to stumble.

“Thanks, Alston,” Edith batted her eyelashes flirtatiously at the man, her voice a soft and suggestive purr.

The sudden arrival of this ill–omened woman had disrupted the rare cozy atmosphere.

Jareth knew all too well that Edith would make an appearance at such an event. Having just emerged from her social exile, it was clear she was desperate to reclaim the spotlight of high society and restore her tarnished reputation.

He had thought that after her scandalous downfall, any self–respecting person in Elmsworth would have cut ties with her.

Yet, there were still the men eagerly fawning over her, playing the fool to her manipulations. One playing the seductress, the other playing the sap, they were quite the match.

Thaddeus‘ brows furrowed in confusion, but Evadne spoke up coolly, “I know him, Alston Bartley, the sole heir to Mr. Bartley.”

Thaddeus held her hand

he’s not part of the Elmsworth circles. He’s been studying abroad in

and Alston, her eyes deep and profound, “Even though I took over the K Hotel from Emeric, I knew that sooner or later I would take charge of the entire K Group. Thus, I conducted a covert investigation to understand the ins and outs of Elmsworth’s political

the entire Abernathy Group under my feet, to challenge you head–on: That’s why I worked so

Thaddeus said with a soft laugh, his warm breath caressing

it’s all your fault. I never got to realize my grand ambitions.” Evadne

caressing her waist. “It’s not

long as I have you, that’s enough. Besides, the happiest I

eyes moistened with

seething, her eyes turning

let’s go inside,” Alston said, his gaze

on, I’ll introduce you to

asked with puzzlement,

coy, Edith dragged him

to see you here,” Edith said with astonishing shamelessness, as if nothing had happened, truly

and foreboding, his

Her gaze, soft and tender like

she whispered, her voice soft

momentarily quelled his rage, knowing that one more glance at Edith could set him off, beating Edith to the

peace, nor did she not want to

that Jareth was present. He was the man with the final say in the Fairhaven family,