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.

a weapon to the Fairhaven Group, play them against each other, and shatter the bond between Jareth and Marilla, forcing Thaddeus to taste

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

against you, to 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, wouldn’t it be easy

analysis isn’t without merit.”

eyes were cold 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

Aaron’s determined face, “Aaron, are you suggesting the person behind Jareth’s trouble might not be that young son from the Chambers family, there could

were taken

lived humbly, seemingly naive and fragile. Jareth had always sheltered her like a precious flower in a greenhouse, but actually she was perceptive

you’re smart.”

tender smile curving his lips, though his heart felt bittersweet, “It’s related to Avery, but

her attention, it was because it involved the

someone else behind him,” Mr. and Mrs. Abernathy almost

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

enemy. The one controlling him, what kind of terrifying power player could

didn’t stick around and prepared to leave.

escorted him to the door, but to their surprise, Marilla rushed out without

“Aaron, wait!”

uttered, “You’ll catch a

cold; it’s

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

them,”

him a rolled–up paper, “This is for you.

caricature of him,

you, Aaron!” Evadne leaned

“It does.”

done better,” Marilla

all; it’s great,

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

him, blushing furiously, “I saw it on my way over and couldn’t resist, so I bought one. I haven’t touched them; they’re for

How on earth had he managed to resist devouring the

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

especially for Marilla, just too bashful

somber eyes sparked

despite being the heiress to a fortune, she had never tasted

she had been confined to her home by Frederic and Elspeth since childhood,

Frederic had always scorned such plebeian treats, so while Marilla had seen