His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 769

Aaron’s brow furrowed tighter, his gaze growing icier by the second,

“So you’re telling me to back off?”

Jareth’s throat felt parched, and just as his lips parted to speak, Aaron cut in, “Ever since I found out you two were head over heels for each other, I’ve kept myself on the sidelines. Hell, I even avoided Marilla to keep you from getting the wrong idea, despite how much I cared for her. Jareth, the ball’s always been in your court, whether it was your issues or your family’s. Now that you’ve split up, why can’t I have my shot?”

A piercing retort landed squarely in Jareth’s chest, leaving him stunned and speechless.

“You two are over. There’s nothing wrong with me pursuing Marilla now. If you still love her, then go ahead, spill your guts to her. We can have an honest competition. You can try to reignite whatever you had, and I won’t interfere. But here you are, asking me to step aside and hand you the opportunity. Mr. Fairhaven, don’t you think that’s a bit overbearing?”

Aaron’s voice was edged with an unwelcoming chill, each word deliberate, “Your feelings for Marilla are genuine, but aren’t mine just as real? You’d die for her, and you think I wouldn’t? What’s the point in saying all this to a rival, other than to pat yourself on the back?”

Guilt, self–reproach, and resentment, a multitude of emotions tore through Jareth’s weary soul.

That time, on the art school’s rooftop, if it hadn’t been for Aaron’s shrewd negotiation skills and swift reflexes saving Marilla from the clutches of a thug, Jareth might have lost his love forever.

“Can I see Marilla?”

Jareth’s eyes were red rimmed, his plea desperate and humble, “I swear, I won’t interfere with you two, I won’t fight or compete anymore. Just let me see her, okay?”

“If there’s nothing else, I have work to get back to.”

Aaron didn’t look at him again, expressionlessly opening the car door.

Jareth sat there, his spirit drained, as Aaron paused with half his body out of the car, dropping a heavy decision with a casual remark,

“Yesterday, I made plans with Marilla to take her to the amusement park this weekend, have some fun, watch the fireworks.”

Then, he got out of the car with agile movements.

It took Jareth a long while to regain his composure, until Aaron’s commanding figure vanished through the precinct doors. His pale lips muttered a faint,

“Thank you.

to

hospital, and because Barry insisted on him going abroad

to him, claiming that Mrs. Fairhaven had come in the morning with a crew, taking

this place was like being

expected Gary, known for his love of

detached “I know,” and left them hanging

stairs

Chapter 769)

this abnormal calm was even

just entered the barren room when April’s call came through,

of the hospital, about to emigrate and live out your years in comfort. Isn’t it time to hurry up with the

prodding at his pride, “Dragging your feet serves no purpose. The longer you wait, the looser my lips

I’ve never skimped on taking care of you since you married into the Fairhaven family. I didn’t want it to come to this, and I still have feelings for you. Can we renegotiate the divorce settlement? You’re practically

barely clinging to life.

elite, the hen that can’t lay eggs!

The call ended.

room was as silent

face, Gary set down the knife and dialed his trusted associate

we leave, we’ll see Barry one last time. The last time in this life.” With that, he rose and left the room,

The Fairhaven family.

still of the night, Barry was in his study with his secretary, sorting

you truly resolved to transfer all

mahogany desk, double–checking his boss‘ intent. “Once you hand these over to Mr. Fairhaven, you’re essentially

picked up his pen, a hint of resignation in his eyes. “I’m well aware. Why else would I have you draft up

Fairhaven Group is your life’s work. Without you, it wouldn’t exist. Are you truly ready to let go

dryly, a bitter edge to his laughter as he shook his head. I’m knocking on death’s door.

makings of a leader. He inherited Kris‘ sharp intellect, keeps his wits about him despite his wild ways, and he’s got the likes of Thaddeus as a friend. That boy’s path is only going to broaden from here. I was too harsh, using his uncle as leverage against him, stubbornly standing in the way of his marriage to the Abernathy girl. It all spiraled out of control. If only I had stepped down sooner, handed the reins over to Jareth.

12:46 1

Chapter 769

here I am, an old man, riddled with doubts, nothing

yourself. Without your guidance, Mr. Fairhaven wouldn’t have thrived all these years.

his seal onto the parchment. He called in his long–time attorney, handed over the paperwork, and instructed him to wait until the dust settled before passing