His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 631

“Mr. Fairhaven, is there trouble at the corporation?” Lily asked, her brows knit together in concern as she attempted to probe the

situation.

The moment Jareth had entered the room, Lily had sensed the weight of his thoughts. It wasn’t that Marilla was negligent in her attentiveness to him, but Lily had been by his side for so long that no one else could claim to understand him better.

Jareth’s deep–set eyes darkened as he clenched a pair of game dice ruthlessly in his palm. “I met with Edith today. She’s currently in the hospital, under the protection of my mother and grandfather.”

“You saw her!”

Lily’s pupils shrank, and she quickly lowered her voice. “I hope there wasn’t any trouble?”

Jareth scoffed. “Would she dare? Not under my watch.”

“Even so, you should remain cautious.” Lily voiced her concern, “If Edith managed to return, she must have aligned herself with Gary. Your sister has long since turned against you. To spite you, she’ll surely join forces with Gary to come after you.”

“Heh, she’d better make her move soon. I’m getting impatient.”

Jareth gritted his teeth, nearly crushing the dice in his palm. “I’ve been looking for a reason to deal with that girl. If she wants to light a fire, then I’ll make sure she gets burned. She dares to conspire with Gary, I dare to end them both!”

Lily nodded thoughtfully. “You’re more than capable of handling the Fairhaven Group on your own. I’m not worried about that. My main concern is Marilla. Edith has targeted her before, even causing a scene at our home. Thankfully, we stopped her before things escalated. Now that Edith is back, she won’t let things slide. I fear she may try to harm Marilla again.”

“She wouldn’t dare!”

Jareth’s eyes flared with a crimson rage at the mere thought. “When she maliciously exposed those medical records in front of everyone, nearly tearing apart Evadne and Thad’s relationship, she ceased to be my sister! She can wreak havoc all she likes, but if she lays a finger on Marilla, I swear she’ll pay with her life!”

A sharp crackling sound erupted from the direction of the kitchen!

Jareth and Lily instantly realized what it might be and rushed towards the noise.

“Marilla!” Jareth called out in shock, a pang striking his heart.

There she was, Marilla knelt on the floor, her face deathly pale as she frantically gathered the broken pieces of porcelain.

“Ah!”

In her panic, the sharp ceramic cut through her finger, beads of blood blossoming against her alabaster skin, a stark and harrowing sight.

Jareth’s heart thundered in his chest as he knelt beside Marilla, grabbing her wrist in urgency. “How could you be so careless?”

“I–I’m sorry, Jareth.”

the ruined panda–shaped cupcakes. “I was clumsy,

doesn’t matter, you shouldn’t hurt yourself!” Jareth’s voice was tight with

envelop her cool fingertips, a comforting

reason, her heart remained chilled, filled with unease.

Lily interjected, having swiftly brought the first aid kit to tend to Marilla’s wound. “The cupcakes were made from scratch by Marilla, who spent all day preparing them for you with ingredients we bought together this morning. It was a gesture of

been too harsh. Of course, these were more than just snacks; they were a token of Marilla’s affection for him. And in his concern for her injury,

so it’s

a smile, though it was laced with effort. “Next time, I’ll make some more

pick up the crushed

loss for words.

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yet he managed to lavishly praise her. “Honey, am I lucky enough to eat this every day? Never mind, that would be too much for you. I’m content with an occasional treat!”

with panic, wishing she could reach into his mouth

last piece of the panda cupcake into his mouth and swallowing it with satisfaction. Then, with a

lashes fluttered. “No, that was

had my fill,

possessive tug. His voice was husky and enticing, “So tonight, in

leaned into his strong chest, her lips

Jareth

slouched into the sofa, his gaze somber, fingers idly circling the rim of his

she likely overheard our conversation. But I’m not

you find that Marilla

Marilla in his absence, Jareth clenched his jaw tightly. “That incident must

introverted and timid; she can’t handle such confrontations. Listen, now that Edith is back, you need to be extra vigilant when I’m away. Marilla must not be given a chance to encounter her, understand?”

had this niggling feeling that something was off between Marilla

it, but her intuition was practically screaming that there was a story there, untold

have air conditioning?” Jareth complained, his breath coming in heavy pants as a flush climbed up his long neck. “I feel

the time, and she glanced up

Right on schedule!

voice had an edge, his eyes suddenly glassy and intense. She took a step back, her eyes wide, “I guess maybe you had one too

of stuff to take care of, so I’ll just be going now!” She made her escape as Jack’s breathing grew

know it’s more than just the oysters–it’s like you doubled down on

did

and dripping with sweat. All she could do

mercy.

he whispered seductively into her ear,

ecstasy.

his waist, was lost in the heat of