His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 748

“Marilla, are you kidding me?!” Even the usually composed Thaddeus lost his cool, his large hands gripping her shoulders firmly, “Marriage isn’t child’s play; it’s about your lifetime of happiness! Do you even know what kind of man Alston is? Didn’t you see how cozy he was with Edith last time? Aren’t you afraid this is just another one of Edith’s schemes to get at you and Jareth?!”

Marilla let him shake her, her teary eyes quivering with emotion.

“Do you really not love Jareth anymore? Look me in the eyes and tell me, do you really not love him?!” Thaddeus‘ brows were furrowed with concern as he bombarded her with questions.

“Thaddeus, I’ve grown up. I’m not that little girl anymore, the one who used to lock herself in her room, too scared to face people, finding solace in sketches and dolls.”

Marilla’s voice was as soft as silk, but her stance was resolute, “I know what I’m doing, and I know what I want.” Voice trembling, the man asked, “Marrying Alston, is that what you want?”

“If I can’t be with Jareth, then it doesn’t matter whom I marry.”

“Who says you can’t be together? Jareth loves you deeply; he’d give up everything for you! If only you’d stand by him.”

“Thaddeus, I’m tired.”

exhausted, shaking her head weakly, “If Jareth has to face the loss of his inheritance and the alienation of his family for my sake, I would feel guilty for life. Even if we were together, I wouldn’t be happy. But if I marry into the Fairhaven Group, I doubt I’ll ever have peace. I’m scared. I’m even more scared of causing trouble for Jareth, hurting Lily. Parting is the best thing for both of us.”

let go of her shoulders, the bitterness

after Lily returned the hairpin to Jareth, the latter fell gravely ill, overcome by shock and grief. In a fit

result of his irregular lifestyle and frequent social drinking.

that occurred during his busiest times,

to be hospitalized. But aside from Lily and Dean, no one else knew of

took over as the CEO of the corporation, but he didn’t show up on time for

boardroom, Barry sat at the head, eyeing the empty seat beside him with clear

Jareth Fairhaven misses his very first meeting? How presumptuous.”

he probably doesn’t even

the game. If Mr. Jareth Fairhaven keeps this up, Mr. Barry Fairhaven might just hand the CEO position back to

a smug smile playing on his lips. Beneath the table, he was messaging Edith.

niece, I really must thank you for your help when I have the

It’s a pity we couldn’t pull that brat down from his CEO pedestal.

Chapter 748

Jareth’s so upset he’s in the hospital, though I’m not sure what exactly is wrong with him. The Abernathy family is spreading the word that they will never let Marilla marry into our Fairhaven

getting along famously. Once Marilla and young Mr. Alston Bartley’s engagement is

to text back, a loud Bang echoed through the room, startling

a black peacoat with a fur collar, hands casually tucked in the pockets of his patterned suit, strode in with the swagger of a prince, so effortlessly noble that everyone held their

kicked the door open, his face an indifferent mask. His domineering presence made Gary feel

overslept,” Jareth yawned.

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unfazed except for a slight paleness,

Fairhaven, throwing his weight

mouth tightened. Though the Fairhaven Group never cared much for