His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 743

Chapter 743

Evadne’s thoughts, entangled with sorrow, snapped to clarity with the utterance of those words. Things just couldn’t bear closer analysis. The more they thought about it, the more suspicious and plausible it seemed.

“We’ve gone over this before. Given Gary and Edith’s capabilities, there’s no way they could have found such formidable help. There’s definitely someone backing them up.”

Thaddeus‘ eyes shone with a piercing gaze as he analyzed coolly, “What if it’s Avery, looking to set a trap and take his revenge? It’s certainly not out of the question.

Besides, Aaron mentioned earlier that the hitman is likely a foreigner. Avery’s been entrenched in Helgen for years. Recruiting such an individual to clear the mess for Gary and them shouldn’t be too difficult.”

*Revenge? If Avery wanted revenge, it would be against us! What does he have to do with Jareth and Marilla?”

Evadne’s anger was palpable, “He’s got a full belly meddling in the Fairhaven Group affairs now?!”

“Marilla is my sister, my blood. Jareth, my best friend.”

Thaddeus pulled at his lips, suppressing the anger in his hoarse voice, “Evadne, do you get it now?”

Out of respect for Marilla’s presence, some things were better left unsaid.

Avery, capable of monstrous acts, oscillating between a wolf in sheep’s clothing and a cold–blooded devil, would likely lash out at those close to Thaddeus if his direct revenge failed.

He knew Jareth’s soft spot was Marilla.

each other, and shatter the bond between Jareth and Marilla, forcing Thaddeus to taste

carving into Thaddeus‘ flesh. Evadne caught her breath, and then cast another doubt

confuse and distract. Why send an assassin who looks exactly like Hubery? There’s no need. And Avery’s cautious in his dealings. If he used the same ploy twice,

isn’t

and sharp, reclaiming his usual Captain Ashbourne demeanor, “Using the Fairhaven Group, targeting Jareth, Avery has the motive. But Evadne is right about one thing: there’s no need to plant someone who looks like Hubery. Once that man shows his face, it could complicate matters, as it has

spoke up, her watery eyes fixed anxiously on Aaron’s determined face, “Aaron, are you suggesting the person behind Jareth’s trouble might not be

and Thaddeus were

cautious and lived humbly, seemingly naive and fragile. Jareth had always sheltered her like a precious

Marilla, you’re

clear eyes, a tender smile curving his lips, though his heart felt bittersweet, “It’s related to Avery, but the hitman might not be his man. Someone else

her attention, it was because it involved the person she loved most.

behind him,” Mr. and Mrs. Abernathy almost spoke in

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tangled and increasingly complex. So, was this a signal from that person to show himself? Could the

one controlling him,

didn’t stick

the door, but to their surprise, Marilla rushed out without even grabbing her coat.

“Aaron, wait!”

quickly uttered, “You’ll

cold; it’s

rosy cheeks, sincere eyes beaming, “Aaron, those teddy bear pastries you brought me last time, I’ve eaten them

deal. Glad you liked them,” Aaron’s smile was bright

pressed her lip and handed him a rolled–up paper,

him, whimsical yet capturing his

looks like you, Aaron!”

“It does.”

too crude. I could have done better,” Marilla looked

all; it’s great,

voice wavered with delight, “Thank you, Marilla. I love it.

back into his car, fetching a pack of crepes, handing them to Marilla with an attempt at nonchalance, yet his ears betrayed him, blushing furiously, “I saw it on my way over and couldn’t resist, so I bought one.

a top–notch foodie. How on earth had he managed to resist devouring

no time on the way home; he’d even chew on the box

bought them especially for Marilla, just too bashful to present them until now.

somber eyes sparked with

to

childhood, chauffeured to school, rarely enjoying the carefree outings with friends that ordinary girls took for

treats, so while Marilla had seen crepes, she had never