His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 611

The insult was as blunt as a slap to the face, leaving Gary red with embarrassment.

He knew all too well that Jareth was a ruthless renegade, a man who thought himself above all others. Still, with the prospect of Jareth’s taking over as CEO, Gary had expected him to show some restraint, especially in front of Barry.

But restraint was not in Jareth’s vocabulary.

Barry, the family patriarch, wanted to reprimand his grandson, but upon reflection, he found no fault in Jareth’s words. Gary’s antics and his fair–weather friends were nothing to be proud of.

So, with an awkward cough and a tactical sip of water, Barry tried to diffuse the tension.

Mrs. Fairhaven, on the other hand, was less able to hide her discomfort, Jareth, how can you speak to your uncle like that? Show some respect!”

“Ha, don’t be too hard on Jareth. To us, he’s still a kid.” Gary’s wife April, chimed in, trying to smooth things over with a warm smile, “Jareth, your uncle is known for his bluntness. That’s why he has few friends; he’s chased them all away. He didn’t mean to offend you don’t take it personally.”

raise of his eyebrow and a swirl of his wine glass, Jareth remained unfazed. This tag–team of good cop, bad cop was nothing new to him. Despite Gary’s physiological problems, because of which, he couldn’t satisfy her in bed, he never let April want for anything material. Yet,

day, he would come crashing down on them like

an array of delectable dishes, but Jareth touched none of it, nursing only his

a Thanksgiving turkey on the car ride over, leaving him uncomfortably full.

told, even the finest delicacies couldn’t compare to the simple, home–cooked meals in their cozy villa. Without

“This steak was flown in just for you.

for beef, it upsets my stomach,

did you develop such an ailment? Isn’t Lily looking after you properly?” Mrs. Fairhaven’s face creased

nothing to do with Lily.”

carefree, and with your busy schedule, it’s no surprise if you’ve neglected your health. Not to mention that Abernathy girl you’ve

moment, so she only could make insinuations, “Eating outside certainly won’t be healthy, and when you find something

to his words, “She has never spoken ill of you and has always shown respect.