His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 779

Chapter 779

“Marilla’s gone?”

The news hit Mr. and Mrs. Abernathy like a cold blast of winter air.

“She’s gone! I’ve looked everywhere, she’s just not there!” Lily’s voice trembled on the verge of tears.

Evadne tried to keep her composure, softening her tone to soothe Lily’s distress,

“Lily, you only told us where Marilla might have been taken in the heat of the moment without any details. Now, take a deep breath and tell mè everything that happened. Who informed you that Marilla had been taken to the old Wye factory?”

“Aaron and I were close on the kidnapper’s heels when that hitman, the same one who took Marilla before, blocked our path!”

“Him again!” A sharp pang clenched Evadne’s heart.

The face that haunted her thoughts was the one Marilla had sketched,

eerily resembling Hubery.

“I couldn’t overpower him, so Aaron decided to hold him off while I

went to rescue Marilla!”

Lily bit her lip hard, “But that scoundrel brought backup, a woman! She traded a few blows with me, then deliberately knocked into my knife, wounding me severely. Then, she whispered to me where Marilla was being held and urged me to go save her. I thought I’d found an ally, but it was a ploy–a diversion, a ruse! She sent me away to make it easier to deal with Aaron! Ms. Evadne, I’ve been such a fool! I deserve to

die!”

Aaron’s fine, he’s already en route with backup. Don’t worry, and

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yourself.” Thaddeus‘ voice was deep and calm, patiently comforting her.

a thought struck her, and she asked urgently, “What did this

wore a mask, but her eyes, I’ll

was full of conviction, “Because they looked so

“I understand now.”

insides finally relaxing a bit, “Lily, she’s our friend. I can’t tell you who, for her own safety. But I believe the information she gave

hunch about the woman’s identity, but a darker shadow

still sounded panicked, her voice hoarse, “If it’s true, then why can’t I find Marilla?”

one thing is certain,

as a hawk’s, “The area around that factory is desolate, no residential zones, not much in the way of buildings. Search the

“Yes!”

a glance that conveyed volumes

“Avery!”

last, the mastermind behind the shadows

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always been Avery!

found such formidable support; the hitman was one of

destroy Jareth and overturn the Fairhaven group, positioning himself to reap the rewards

spine was that Avery, who had frequented the Ashbourne family

to Hubery, he still chose to exploit him in his scheme to harm her

cunning and malicious intent was beyond comprehension!

present as Thaddeus‘ eyes darkened with the brewing storm, “He’s crossed a line, attacking my sister and my brother. I won’t let this go.

tip off Avery!”

comes to him, who do

eyes widened slightly,

Elsie helped Elvis escape from The Velvet Haven and passed on crucial information that helped us take down Matthew. Now, she’s risked her life to reveal Marilla’s location, clearly switching sides to our ally! If we confront Avery now, it’s like putting Elsie on the chopping

filled with a heavy sense

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foreboding.

hand wrapped around Evadne’s waist, pulling her close, his husky voice whispered

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