His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 706

“Marilla.” Mr. and Mrs. Abernathy were both stunned in disbelief.

A smile graced Evadne’s lips, a touch of gratitude in her gaze as she looked towards Marilla, warmth blooming in her chest.

“My wife is right. Spreading rumors and causing trouble in front of Mr. Thaddeus and Ms. Evadne–do you think the Abernathy Group and our legal department are here for nothing?”

Jareth’s arm barred Marilla’s shoulder, as he glared coldly at the gossipmongers, “If you think you have the guts, go ahead, try saying that again. The Fairhaven Group won’t mind playing your little game.”

The busybodies, already embarrassed by the young woman’s reprimand and further intimidated by Mr. Fairhaven’s menacing presence, huddled together like quails, not daring to utter another word.

recognize you; you’re Avery.”

Marilla lifted her dress gracefully as she walked over, her slender figure shielding Evadne, her eyes bravely meeting those of the stranger for the first time, “Mr. Avery, are you a friend of my sister–in–law?”

Evadne’s lips curled coldly.

Friend? That word had been dirtied by him.

But she didn’t blame Marilla. How could the innocent Marilla know the bloodshed and darkness that lay beneath? And she didn’t want her to understand.

“Ms. Marilla, what are you trying to say?” Avery asked, his smile seemingly cordial.

“If you are my sister–in–law’s friend, you should’ve been the first to stand up to clarify for her right away, instead of watching her being misunderstood and doing nothing.”

Marilla’s straightforward nature took over, her frustration directed squarely at Avery, “A true friend wouldn’t be as cold–blooded as you are. You’ve really let her down.”

Evadne quickly took Marilla’s soft hand, pulling her into an embrace to keep her away from the viper.

Avery’s face darkened, his forced smile freezing at the corners of his lips.

Sincerity was always the ultimate weapon. With just a few words, Marilla had not only extricated Evadne from the murky relationship but also painted Avery as the heartless villain.

“Thad, she’s really starting to show the qualities of a Fairhaven lady,” Jareth joked, elbowing his brother–in–law as he watched his defiant and pretty wife, laughing foolishly.

over heels in

Marilla for me,” Thaddeus said, with a warm feelings flow in

bobbed, his gaze intensifying, “I’ll do more than

him a look, whispering a reminder, “You’re not getting any younger, and your work is taxing. For Marilla’s happiness in the long

weak; my quality is top–notch!” Jareth retorted with a pout, “Besides, I’m living a bland life these days, barely remember what a nightclub looks like. It’s the little pleasures with my wife that keep me going. Don’t

shook his head.

as cruel as asking a tiger to nibble on lettuce.

the second floor of the banquet

fingers gripped around the balcony railing, tightening as she glared down at Marilla with eyes twisted in seething

idiot, bolstered by Jareth’s backing, had

quicker she

timid, now became sharp–tongued, a complete different person,” Alston

gaze deepening as he looked at

what, the more you look, the more you like

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don’t be like this.”

sprayed on her cheek, his hands wandering over her bare back, “My heart has always been with you over the years. Aside from you, no one

course, Edith knew what he meant–it was

dog wouldn’t be an exaggeration. But back then, with Thaddeus in her heart, she never spare

gave up on Thaddeus and compromised to

After each encounter, Edith, having had

needed to

crucial to her plan; she was keeping him for a significant

treats me the

her barely concealed chest pressed against his, pouting pitifully, “I’m in trouble, and I know you’ll do everything you can to help me, right?”

and felt a fire ignite in his lower part, struggling to hold his wine glass steady, nearly ready to press her against the railing right there and then, “Do you even have

his own sister, tonight,” Edith’s voice quivered

it was utterly

way, but he was also

it truly

between my brother and me,