His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 289

The ear drum repair surgery that usually required a scheduled appointment was expedited due to fear Mr. Jareth might actually buy the hospital and turn it into a club. So, bright and early the next day, Marilla was rushed into surgery.

Jareth didn’t say much the night before, and he didn’t even have breakfast. He just stood in the corridor, waiting anxiously.

If the master was restless, so was the servant. Lily, his assistant, stayed by his side, also skipping meals.

For ten years, this attractive and sexy woman lived as Jareth’s shadow, his silent personal guard.

Jareth had a reputation for being a womanizer, changing girlfriends as often as he changed his clothes, but the one constant in his life was Lily, his secretary. Whenever Jareth had to attend important events where he needed a female companion, he would always bring Lily, not any other woman.

People who didn’t know the truth would often flatter him, “Mr. Jareth, your girlfriend is so beautiful. You two are a perfect match!”

Often, Jareth couldn’t be bothered to explain, and would just laugh it off, “You have good taste!”

But Lily knew the truth.

Her relationship with Jareth was as clear as a pool of water, without a hint of impurity. She understood Jareth very well. Even though he had a reputation for being a playboy, he was always clear with his intentions with every woman he was involved with.

He only dated women but never married. And even if he did marry, he would follow the example of Emeric, but double the number of wives!

However, this time, the way Jareth treated Marilla was beyond her understanding!

“Mr. Jareth, the surgery will take a while, why don’t you sit down and rest a bit?” Lily softly suggested.

“I’m not tired.” Jareth replied, his gaze fixed on the operating room door, his heart filled with anxiety.

“It’s just a minor surgery, almost no chance of failure, you really don’t need to worry so much.”

“How can I not worry? What if her hearing decreases? What if there are other side effects? What if her hearing is worse than other elderly women’s when she gets old?”

Jareth roared out his fears, and Lily felt her own ears were about to fail her.

“Damn it! That blasted Glynnis!”

Jareth, with bloodshot eyes, slammed his fist against the wall, seething with rage, “I won’t let this slide. Regardless if Marilla’s ears get better or not, I won’t let it slide! I’ll break every single one of her ribs!”

Lily felt a shiver down her spine. She hesitated for a moment before asking, “Mr. Jareth, can I ask you a question?”

“Speak.”

“Do you like Ms. Marilla?”

Jareth was taken aback: His heart pounded against his ribcage.

Like?

Did he like her?

He did like Marilla, so much so that he could no longer use the excuse “she’s Thad’s sister to cover up his feelings.

But Marilla was Elspeth’s daughter.

his heartstrings, even though her naive demeanor stirred his protective instincts) her family

I do like Marilla, but it has to stop here.” Jareth leaned against the wall, his knuckles bruised

Lily asked, hitting

Jareth’s voice was

you truly like her, you should try

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Marilla can help her escape her

with her now?” Jareth asked,

side all the time. Think about it, if Ms. Marilla becomes the mistress of the Fairhaven family, it would be the best revenge against Glynnis. Even if you’re not by her side, Glynnis wouldn’t dare to harm her, because she’s your woman! She wouldn’t dare to cross the entire Fairhaven Group! I’ll take her down before you even have to say

to see them

implications of my union with Marilla? It would mean an alliance between the Fairhaven and Abernathy Group. How would that change the power dynamics? I’m still battling Gary for control. And Thad’s situation in the Abernathy Group is not much better. At this critical juncture,

ached,

will never forget how my father

stood alone in the cold rain, crying all night. The image

trembling hand to

reclaim everything my father lost. I can’t afford to make a single mistake. I

morning, Evadne went to the K Orld Hotel to finalize

her office,

how can I assist

always, as if the warmth they shared the previous night never

was so soft it

President Ashbourne.” Evadne’s lips curled

“Has Grandpa called you?”

what’s wrong? Is he alright?” The mention of

Grandpa,

“Manilla?”

at my private villa. Grandpa called asking

anger. “I’ve tried contacting

“He’s done for!”

slamming onto the desk. “I knew that boy was up to no good when he took Marilla to a hotel last time! And you

know him well. Yes, he likes women,

to comfort her while defending his brother. “Marilla is my sister. He wouldn’t touch

your sister? Jareth has no boundaries! As long as they’re not his mother

on the desk again. “Pray that he hasn’t laid a finger on Marilla. If he dares to touch her, I’ll

Thaddeus murmured in

was taken

I agree with you. If anything happens, you can break his left

was left speechless

friend was one whom he can

and she

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