His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 695

Edith stopped in front of them, revealing a sweet smile, putting on quite the show.

“Well, little Edith, how have you been keeping?” Gary asked with feigned concern on the side.

“Much better, thank you for asking. Uncle.”

“That’s good to hear. You’re the apple in the Fairhaven family’s eye. If something happened to you, it would pain your grandpa and your mom to death! Gary’s words were intended for Jareth’s ears.

Then, with a meaningful wink at Edith, Gary hummed a tune and walked away

“What are you doing here? Jareth’s gaze was icy as he stared her down.

Tve brought some homemade ginseng tea for Grandpa, while it’s still hot.”

Edith batted her innocent eyes, “Jareth, you wouldn’t deny me the chance to serve Grandpa, would you?”

Jareth’s eyes narrowed as he lifted a finger, pointing it at her face with an oppressive force.

Without a word, his silence was more intimidating than any threat, causing Edith’s heart to race and her hands, holding the tray, to tremble slightly.

“Edith, I’m warning you, don’t play tricks. Otherwise, I’ll pull out that forked tongue of yours and chop off your treacherous legs. Just try if you don’t believe me.”

With those words, Jareth brushed past her and left with long strides.

Edith glared fiercely at the unshakable tall back of the man, atid bitterly gritted her teeth.

“Heh, then let’s just see!”

Then, she changed her gloomy expression to a mask of sweetness and obedience as she entered the study.

“Grandpa, I’ve come to see you!”

Upon seeing his granddaughter, Barry momentarily cleared the gloom from his eyes, replacing it with a genial smile, “Ah, Edith, my dear”

“Grandpa, this is the soup I specially made for you with my own hands, simmered for a whole day?”

Edith placed the tray on the table and presented the bowl to Barry, This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling down; it nourishes the body and calms the mind. Grandpa, please have a taste.”

“Edith, how did you know I’m feeling down?” Barry took a spoonful, indeed feeling less heaviness in his chest.

“Big brother just visited you, and as soon as I came in, I could see the concern in your face. There’s also an invitation on the table, is that for Jareth and Ms. Marilla’s engagement?”

Edith’s smile that is ambiguous, “It seems good news is on the horizon, right?”

“Good news? How is this considered good news!”

Barry slammed the bowl down, his temper flaring, “I only have one grandson, and he’s being toyed with by that Abernathy girl! Completely bewitched by her! He’s practically handed her half of his fortune as the betrothal gifts, and giving it to her is the same as giving it to the Abernathy group. Hasn’t he considered the consequences?

Once they’re married, I doubt it will take few years before the whole Fairhaven group falls under the control of the Abernathy family!

are right. I knew you

else I haven’t told you, fearing it

at this point?

her heart, Edith turned and walked to the coffee table, pulling out a document

with a puzzled look, and as he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief at the medical report in front of him,

from the Abernathy family

“Yes, grandpa.”

were classmates in junior high, and back then everyone would talk

in her early twenties but acts like a child. It turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a defective seed! She’s gone, and yet she

hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his face

calm

your brother know about this girl’s

He knows everything”

marry her? Has he lost his mind? Does he not fear that their children will inherit this illness? I truly don’t understand him, could

finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally can’t stop himself,” Edith said

long as I’m alive for one more day. I will not let that girl step a foot inside our door! I’ll go see Hamilton Abernathy first thing tomorrow morning and call off this engagement!” “Grandpa, that may not be

hand into hers, soothing him, “If you abruptly go to Mr.

how he

good terms with

said with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of

Marilla and I have the bond of former classmates. I’ll find a moment to have a talk to her,” Edith replied softly, her voice dripping with empathy.

madly in love, couldn’t help but worry. “What if you can’t persuade that girl?”

Plan B–a bit harsher, perhaps even ruthless, but it will sever their ties

her lips. “Just wait

of rest, Marilla

through, the orderly environment suggested that no storm was too

no witnesses at the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained tight–lipped about Marilla’s identity and her ordeal as a hostage.

was the one who had forged

built a pristine and flawless ivory tower to shelter

what he didn’t know

was like a barely visible crack on

just like

it would slowly, Insidiously spread like a spider web casting over the sky, eventually covering the entire greenhouse, shattering

it into pieces

side every day, watching over her as if she

herself in the steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly on her paintings, without

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noticed

paintings, which became increasingly dim and enigmatic, more and more

that Jareth would be visiting the Fairhaven estate that evening, Marilla grew

result, she finally became too exhausted to bear it

back, it was already

smeared with colorful paints like at tiny calico

been waiting quite a long time,” Lily asked with concern. “Was it the engagement matter, did it not go well with the old

he let me handle it on my own,” Jareth said, standing at the threshold, his gaze filled with love as