Chapter 727

Not even Jareth’s objections could stop Thaddeus from bringing the unconscious Marilla back to Havenbrook.

The incident had caused an uproar throughout the town.

Hamilton’s first thought wasn’t to blame Marilla for the Abernathy family’s loss of face, but to immediately bring his granddaughter to his side, to cherish and protect her, shielding her from the wagging tongues of the outside world.

After suffering such a great shock, Marilla was once more given a sedative, and her peaceful, beautiful sleeping face was a balm to Hamilton’s tear-streaked eyes, as if none of it had ever happened.

“Manilla, it’s Grandpa’s fault; I failed to keep you safe,” Hamilton’s trembling hand caressed the girl’s pale, soft cheek, choking on his guilt.

“Don’t worry, Grandpa Hamilton.”

Evadne’s eyes were also red and moist, “Marilla has not just you to cherish her, but Thaddeus and I to dote on her. We’ll pursue this matter to the end.”

Her fingers clenched tightly, emitting a sharp crackling sound, “Anyone involved in this, anyone who hurt Marilla, I will make them pay dearly!”

Ms. Ashbourne was not one to break her word, and her words always came to pass

“It was people from the Fairhaven family’s doing.”

Although Hamilton was advanced in years and frail in health, his mind was as sharp as ever, his back teeth grinding in anger, “Even if they didn’t want Marilla marrying in the Fairhaven family, they had no right to mistreat her like this! They dare to bully my granddaughter, llana, you don’t need to lift a finger; I will handle this myself!*

Evadne’s heart clenched with worry for Marilla and for her grandfather’s rage possibly harming his health.

Mr. Murray knocked and hurried into the room, his face etched with concern.

“Mr. Abernathy, you have a call.”

Tm with my granddaughter; I’m not taking anyone’s call!”

“It’s Mr. Barry Fairhaven.”

Hamilton’s eyes were bloodshot as he snatched the phone and pressed it to his ear.

“After all this, what do you have to say?”

was surprisingly casual, “Mr. Abernathy, such an event truly is heartbreaking; those

old fool, stop playing the

the arms of his wheelchair bulging with veins, “The video was leaked from inside

was so angry he could barely

family! If it weren’t for Jareth throwing himself at my granddaughter, I wouldn’t have spared him a glance! You fucking dirty old man, you should wait somewhere for you death, plotting against a twenty–year–old girl! Have you ho pride?! A great household, a great

that!”

no

to retort. Evadne listened

she was President of the K Group, and in

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every path for the Fairhaven Group, seize all their projects and resources, gradually suffocating

the CEO of the Fairhaven Group, she could no

son cherished most was their company,

was the price

your granddaughter, and you treated my good intentions like trash, hurling abuse at mel Since you despise Jareth so much, and your granddaughter is in such a state, out of her mind, she’s not fit to be the Fairhaven family’s granddaughter–in–law. It’s better

“You!”

hung up

Mr. Murray quickly brought over water. Evadne Immediately began massaging Hamilton’s temples to ease his

you for a statement. Don’t be angry; let him have his moment of petty victory. There will come a time when their family

sound. I wouldn’t let Marilla marry into that den of

Group! Any partner of the Abernathy Group who dares to associate with the Fairhaven Group, once I find out, they will never be able to work with the Abernathy Group again!

nodded gravely,

spoke with a furrowed brow, his tall frame carrying a chill as he Evadne, “Jareth’s here, right

Hamilton dismissed with a wave

approached

Thaddeus and Mrs. Evadne Abernathy exchanged a helpless glance. They knew that Grandpa

was undeniable, and yes, he was Barry’s own flesh and blood. To say there was no resentment would be a lie.

you and Marillo, I’m afraid he won’t leave,” Thaddeus said,

just stared at his granddaughter, silent. His

the sprawling

bone–chilling sleet fell unceasingly, casting

had worn only a thin suit, standing for over an hour, his

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