Chapter 304

Jareth’s thunderous rage left Edith deeply traumatized.

In front of her, Jareth’s secretary and Manny were dealt with. Manny, who had been with Jareth for so many years, had his tongue cut off. Judging by his condition, he might not last much longer.

All because of a girl named Marilla.

Was Jareth really going to this extent for a fool? What was she, his own sister, compared to that? She felt like a cruel joke!

Leaving the villa, Edith returned to the Fairhaven mansion, her face dark with resentment.

On the way, memories of Jareth’s past affection for her flooded her mind, and the more she thought about it, the more upset she became, crying all the way. Eventually, she made a decision.

No matter what it took, she had to break up Jareth and Marilla. She couldn’t allow such a foolish and lowly woman to become her sister–in–law!

“Edith! You’re finally back!”

Mrs. Fairhaven, Jareth’s mother, hadn’t seen her daughter in a long time. She rushed to embrace her, her eyes filling with tears, “Darling, didn’t your flight land ages ago? Why are you just now getting home? I’ve been worried sick!”

“Mummy.” Edith’s eyes reddened at the sight of her mother, recalling the humiliation she had endured.

“What happened, sweetheart? You seem upset. Has someone been bothering you?”

Mrs. Fairhaven hurriedly asked, “Where’s Jareth? Didn’t he pick you up? Why didn’t he come back with you?”

Edith hung her head, shaking it sadly.

“Jareth! He used to pamper you so much. Now he’s been neglecting you because of that Abernathy girl and shipped you off to Aetheria. He didn’t even bother to pick up his own sister when she returned home so late! What the hell is he thinking!”

Mrs. Fairhaven comforted her daughter, stroking her cold cheeks, “Jareth hasn’t been home at all these days! I know he’s usually busy, but he’s never been completely out of touch before. He never comes home and doesn’t care about his own sister. I really don’t know what he’s thinking!”

“I know why Jareth hasn’t been coming home.”

“What?” Mrs. Fairhaven was taken aback.

Edith clenched her fists, her voice filled with sadness, “Mummy, I have to tell you something, but you have to promise not to lose your temper, okay?”

“What’s happened, Edith? Don’t scare me!”

“Jareth is dating Elspeth’s daughter.” Edith gritted her teeth.

“Who? Elspeth? That shrew’s daughter?” Mrs. Fairhaven was indeed shocked, speechless.

“Yes, Glynnis’s younger sister, Elspeth’s daughter!”

Edith clung to her mother’s arm, shaking it, “Mummy! What on earth is Jareth thinking? Elspeth and her daughter caused such a scene, even accusing us of wrongdoing and nearly sending me to jail! It hasn’t been long since then and Jareth is already involved with Glynnis’s sister! How could he do that? He doesn’t care about me anymore!”

Mrs. Fairhaven was also upset by this news. After all, in her eyes, her son was a pride and joy. She knew the Abernathy family was influential, and her son was close with Thaddeus,

But she still comforted Edith, “Edith, I don’t like Elspeth’s daughter either, but you know your brother. He enjoys making connections, and he’s acquainted with most of the noble girls in Elmsworth, but he’s never brought a girl home before, never found one to his liking. It’s normal for him to be interested in Elspeth’s daughter given his frequent visits to the Abernathy family. But I think, soon, he’ll lose interest in her. It has always been like that over the years.”

“No! It’s not like that, Mummy! This time it’s different!”

Edith’s eyes were red with fury, her body trembling, “Jareth hasn’t been coming home because he’s been living with Marilla! He even bought her a house, like he’s hiding his mistress!”

Mrs. Fairhaven was as stunned as if struck by lightning!

“I hate Elspeth and her daughter. I don’t want Marilla to become my future sister–in–law. But Jareth is so obsessed with her! He even lost his temper at me because of her!” Edith intentionally left her sentence hanging, piquing her mother’s curiosity.

“What else?”

hit me!” As she said this, she turned

Where did he hit

face, my face! And it was in front of Marilla and the servants! Mummy,

always been

he disown his own

If Jareth really marries that woman, then our family’s reputation will be ruined! Jareth will become a laughingstock in the

Mrs. Fairhaven

mentally challenged! She’s a

Fairhaven’s world

“My son, a paragon of excellence is more than a worthy match for Miss Ashbourne. How could I ever allow him to marry a dimwit? I will not

that if she marries Jareth, your future grandson might also be

hit Mrs. Fairhaven right in

you told me this, now I know what we are dealing

gaze. “Rest assured, I will protect you all. I will not let my son marry such a disgraceful woman and

mother’s arms, showed

of the two ladies from the Ashbourne and Abernathy Groups were

boast about her birthday due to Frederic’s disapproval, but she still sent out invitations to all the well–known faces in the Elmsworth upper class, spreading the word

as before, she was still the wife of the chairman of the Abernathy Group. With

the Ashbourne side, they also did not publicize the plan

were not celebrities, they did not need to show off and

night before the birthday feast, Myra was blindfolded and

going on, you’re all so mysterious,” Myra asked with a

“Three! Two! One!”

the count ended, Evadne

adjusted to the light and her eyes widened

in a gorgeous black and red evening

so beautiful!” Myra gasped in

this is your dress, designed by the world–renowned designer Haron, specifically for you!” Suri lovingly put her arm around Myra, her eyes mesmerized, “Oh my God, I thought I had seen everything, but seeing a gown designed by Haron up close. I just can’t help but scream!

but nothing made her happier than hearing the

mistress was

Oh my. Evadne,

you must have gone through a lot of

a big deal! I’m the lady of the Ashbourne family. If I asked her to make a dress and she refused, would she still want to work in the fashion industry? Humph.” Evadne put her hands on her waist, looking

ask her to design something for me too? I want a

we have activities every month. But I’ve always lacked a good–looking biker jacket, could you ask her to design one for me?

and Suri were

the topic, “Oh, does Haron

Unbelievable.

almost forty–year–old woman

when your birthdays come around, I’ll have Haron design dresses for you too, I won’t leave you out!” Evadne said

hard to come by? How did you manage hire

be that Haron is another one of your

this, Myra and Aviana both

how could that

Alea, how could I also

ladies unanimously said, “You’re more extraordinary

Well, fair enough.

“One more thing.”

and pulled out a delicate red velvet box from underneath. She

so I thought I’d give you

eyes welled up with tears as she opened the

an exquisite

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