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.

hand over a weapon to the Fairhaven Group, play them against each other, and shatter the bond between Jareth and Marilla,

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

He kept a woman who looks like me around to plot 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 for people to link it back to him? Would he be that foolish, leaving us clues on purpose?”

isn’t without merit.”

the Fairhaven Group, targeting Jareth, Avery has the motive. But Evadne is right about one thing: there’s no

up, her watery eyes fixed anxiously on Aaron’s determined face, “Aaron, are you suggesting the person

were

and fragile. Jareth had always sheltered her like a precious flower in a greenhouse, but actually she

you’re smart.”

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

it involved the person she

else behind him,” Mr. and Mrs. Abernathy

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the man bearing a striking resemblance to Hubery and entangling himself with people around

already a formidable enemy. The one controlling him, what kind of terrifying power player

didn’t stick around and prepared to

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

“Aaron, wait!”

he quickly uttered, “You’ll catch a cold dressed

not cold; it’s okay.”

with rosy cheeks, sincere eyes beaming, “Aaron, those teddy bear pastries you brought me last time, I’ve eaten them all. They were really delicious.”

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

a rolled–up paper, “This is for you. Thanks for the pastries.

him,

looks like you, Aaron!”

nodded, “It

too rushed, too crude. I could have done better,”

all; it’s

with delight, “Thank you,

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. I haven’t touched them; they’re for you.”

eyes squinted meaningfully. Aaron was a top–notch foodie. How on earth had he managed to resist devouring

time on the way home; he’d even chew on the box if he could.

them especially for Marilla, just

somber eyes

believe it, but despite being the heiress to a fortune, she

Frederic and Elspeth since childhood, chauffeured to school, rarely enjoying the carefree outings with friends

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