His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 769

Aaron’s brow furrowed tighter, his gaze growing icier by the second,

“So you’re telling me to back off?”

Jareth’s throat felt parched, and just as his lips parted to speak, Aaron cut in, “Ever since I found out you two were head over heels for each other, I’ve kept myself on the sidelines. Hell, I even avoided Marilla to keep you from getting the wrong idea, despite how much I cared for her. Jareth, the ball’s always been in your court, whether it was your issues or your family’s. Now that you’ve split up, why can’t I have my shot?”

A piercing retort landed squarely in Jareth’s chest, leaving him stunned and speechless.

“You two are over. There’s nothing wrong with me pursuing Marilla now. If you still love her, then go ahead, spill your guts to her. We can have an honest competition. You can try to reignite whatever you had, and I won’t interfere. But here you are, asking me to step aside and hand you the opportunity. Mr. Fairhaven, don’t you think that’s a bit overbearing?”

Aaron’s voice was edged with an unwelcoming chill, each word deliberate, “Your feelings for Marilla are genuine, but aren’t mine just as real? You’d die for her, and you think I wouldn’t? What’s the point in saying all this to a rival, other than to pat yourself on the back?”

Guilt, self–reproach, and resentment, a multitude of emotions tore through Jareth’s weary soul.

That time, on the art school’s rooftop, if it hadn’t been for Aaron’s shrewd negotiation skills and swift reflexes saving Marilla from the clutches of a thug, Jareth might have lost his love forever.

“Can I see Marilla?”

Jareth’s eyes were red rimmed, his plea desperate and humble, “I swear, I won’t interfere with you two, I won’t fight or compete anymore. Just let me see her, okay?”

“If there’s nothing else, I have work to get back to.”

at him again, expressionlessly opening the

half his body out of the car, dropping a heavy decision with a casual remark,

take her to the amusement park this weekend, have some fun, watch the

he got out of the car

regain his composure, until Aaron’s commanding figure vanished through the precinct doors. His

“Thank you.

to Friday.

going abroad for “recuperation“, he couldn’t stay in

was greeted by chaos. The servants rushed to him, claiming that Mrs. Fairhaven had come in the morning with a crew, taking

place was like being

Gary, known for his love

acknowledged them with a detached “I know,” and

stairs

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abnormal calm was even

barren room when April’s call

you’re out of the hospital, about to emigrate and live out your years in comfort.

feet serves no purpose. The longer you wait, the looser my lips get. If

“April, I used to be your husband anyway. I’ve never skimped on taking care of you since you married into the Fairhaven family. I didn’t want it to come to this, and I still have feelings for you. Can we renegotiate the divorce settlement? You’re practically cleaning me out. At the

power, barely clinging to life. What use

from me, pinning the blame on me for not having. kids, making me the butt of jokes among the Elmsworth elite, the hen that can’t lay eggs! Gary, do you think 1 would have married you if not for your Fairhaven family name? Stripped of the Fairhaven Group’s halo, you’re less than a beggar on the street. I’ve waited long for this day! Tomorrow morning is your final deadline. If you don’t sign, I’ll go straight to Barry myself. Don’t push me to say something you won’t like to hear!”

The call ended.

was as silent as a

Gary set down the knife

Before we leave, we’ll see Barry one last time. The last time in this life.” With that,

The Fairhaven family.

the night, Barry was in his study with his secretary, sorting through

are you truly resolved to

mahogany desk, double–checking his boss‘ intent. “Once you hand these over to Mr.

picked up his pen, a hint of resignation in his eyes. “I’m well aware. Why

the Fairhaven Group is your life’s work. Without you, it wouldn’t

bitter edge to his laughter as he shook his head. I’m knocking on death’s door. What use is a business empire

drastic. Deep down, I’ve always known he’s got the makings of a leader. He inherited Kris‘ sharp intellect, keeps his wits about him despite his wild ways, and he’s got the likes of Thaddeus as a friend. That boy’s path is only going to broaden from here. I was too