His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 748

“Marilla, are you kidding me?!” Even the usually composed Thaddeus lost his cool, his large hands gripping her shoulders firmly, “Marriage isn’t child’s play; it’s about your lifetime of happiness! Do you even know what kind of man Alston is? Didn’t you see how cozy he was with Edith last time? Aren’t you afraid this is just another one of Edith’s schemes to get at you and Jareth?!”

Marilla let him shake her, her teary eyes quivering with emotion.

“Do you really not love Jareth anymore? Look me in the eyes and tell me, do you really not love him?!” Thaddeus‘ brows were furrowed with concern as he bombarded her with questions.

“Thaddeus, I’ve grown up. I’m not that little girl anymore, the one who used to lock herself in her room, too scared to face people, finding solace in sketches and dolls.”

Marilla’s voice was as soft as silk, but her stance was resolute, “I know what I’m doing, and I know what I want.” Voice trembling, the man asked, “Marrying Alston, is that what you want?”

“If I can’t be with Jareth, then it doesn’t matter whom I marry.”

“Who says you can’t be together? Jareth loves you deeply; he’d give up everything for you! If only you’d stand by him.”

“Thaddeus, I’m tired.”

Marilla dropped her eyelids, exhausted, shaking her head weakly, “If Jareth has to face the loss of his inheritance and the alienation of his family for my sake, I would feel guilty for life. Even if we were together, I wouldn’t be happy. But if I marry into the Fairhaven Group, I doubt I’ll ever have peace. I’m scared. I’m even more scared of causing trouble for Jareth, hurting Lily. Parting is the best thing for both of us.”

Thaddeus slowly let go of her shoulders, the bitterness scorching his throat, leaving him speechless.

That day, after Lily returned the hairpin to Jareth, the latter fell gravely ill, overcome by shock and grief. In a fit of rage, he collapsed, coughing up blood.

A hospital visit revealed a severe stomach condition, a result of his irregular lifestyle and frequent social drinking.

Previously, it was just stomach pains that occurred during his busiest times, so he would just pop some antacids and push through.

however, the condition had worsened, and he was forced to be hospitalized. But aside

but he didn’t show up on time

eyeing the empty seat beside him with clear

very first meeting? How

power, he probably doesn’t even care about Mr.

have been defeated but he’s not out of the game. If Mr. Jareth Fairhaven keeps this up, Mr. Barry Fairhaven might just hand the CEO position back to

toward Jareth, a smug smile playing on his lips. Beneath the table, he was

niece, I really must thank you for your

that brat down from his CEO pedestal. Grandpa Barry still favors him, such

Chapter 748

he’s in the hospital, though I’m not sure what exactly is wrong with him. The Abernathy family is spreading the word that they will never let

Marilla, and they seem to be getting along famously. Once Marilla and young Mr. Alston Bartley’s engagement is set, Jareth will

as he was about to text back, a

with a fur collar, hands casually tucked in the pockets of his patterned suit, strode in with the swagger of a prince, so effortlessly noble that everyone held

an indifferent mask. His domineering presence made Gary feel like a bug, which

Jareth yawned.

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looking around with such a nonchalant air, completely unfazed except for a slight paleness, Gary couldn’t help but

throwing his weight around. A

Fairhaven Group never cared much for rules, Jareth

far.

it a day for this meeting. Grandpa Barry and Gary, stay behind.

over everyone, finally landing

how dare you address your uncle by name?!” Barry barked, slamming his hand on the