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.”

know him?” Thaddeus held her hand tightly, his gaze filled with newfound

recognize him,” Evadne replied. “For one, he’s not a political figure, and for another, he’s not part of the Elmsworth circles. He’s been studying abroad in Aetheria, probably just returned to the country not too

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

the lady of the Abernathy Group,” Thaddeus said with a soft laugh, his

all your fault. I never got to realize my grand ambitions.” Evadne pouted

gently caressing her waist. “It’s not that you fail to

her head, “Thaddeus, what’s yours is yours; they were earned through your hard work. As long as I have you, that’s enough. Besides, the happiest I can be is not when you blindly appeasing, indulging,

deeply moved, eyes

Jareth bring that idiot girl along, Edith was seething, her eyes turning a shade of green envy.

go inside,” Alston said, his gaze

you to

asked with puzzlement,

Edith dragged him toward Jareth.

I’m so happy to see you here,” Edith said with astonishing shamelessness, as if nothing had

foreboding, his

eyes. Her gaze, soft and tender like the spring

voice soft as

at Edith could set him off, beating Edith to the point unrecognizable even to her own mother.

the peace, nor did she

Jareth was present. He was the man with the final say in the Fairhaven family, and it was up to him to deal with Edith