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.

had worsened, and he was forced to be hospitalized. But aside from Lily and Dean, no one else knew of

of the corporation, but he didn’t show

the boardroom, Barry sat at the head, eyeing the empty

Fairhaven misses his very first

seized power, he probably doesn’t

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 Gary in

the murmurs of disapproval toward Jareth, a smug smile playing on his lips. Beneath the table, he

dear niece, I really must thank you for your help when I have the

Alas, It’s a pity we couldn’t pull that brat down

Chapter 748

Jareth are done. Jareth’s so upset he’s in the hospital, though I’m not sure what exactly is wrong with him. The Abernathy

and they seem to be getting along famously. Once Marilla and young Mr. Alston Bartley’s engagement is set, Jareth will be devastated, unable to handle anything. That’s when your chance to

eyes lit up at the message; just as he was about to text back,

of his patterned suit, strode in with the swagger of

presence made

overslept,” Jareth

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nonchalant air, completely unfazed except for a slight paleness, Gary couldn’t help but feel disappointed and let

his weight around. A new broom sweeps

mouth tightened. Though the Fairhaven Group never cared much for rules, Jareth was taking things too

far.

Grandpa Barry and Gary, stay behind. The rest of you, dismissed.”

over everyone, finally landing with venomous intent on Gary’s flushed

address your uncle by name?!”