The Return of His Unrivaled Ex-Wife by Zara Gibbon

Chapter 23

Soon, Ingrid and Roxanne arrived at the old Everett Mansion.

It was located on a mountain near the coast.

Although the mansion was old, it was one of the most expensive estates in Greyport.

The Everett family had countless properties all over the world, but Margaret had always lived in the old mansion.

During the holidays, Bruce would go back here to live with his grandmother.

Ingrid drove along the mountain road, slowly getting into the lush greenery. Even the oxygen here. was abundant and clean.

Greyport was a very busy city, and the air pollution was also serious. Nevertheless, this place was like an isolated fairyland.

At the gate, the handsome young guard stopped the car and asked warily, “What are your business

here?”

Ingrid rolled down the window hastily and gave the young guard a sweet smile. “It’s me. I just got off the phone with your butler. I have an appointment with Margaret at ten o’clock!”

“Oh, so you must be Mrs. Haynes!” said the guard and opened the gate..

Ingrid and Roxanne went through two more gates after that.

The car had been driving for more than ten minutes, and finally, they arrived at the front yard of the villa.

“Greetings, Mrs. Haynes, Ms. Haynes,” Margaret’s butler, Korbin, greeted them.

He had been waiting at the door.

Korbin wore a neat tail coat and gold–rimmed glasses, polite and meticulous.

He had been working here for over 30 years, and he was Margaret’s most trusted servant.

“Oh, dear, this place is huge! It’s several times bigger than our house,” said Ingrid.

Even though she was a rich lady, she still couldn’t help but be amazed by the splendid mansion.

Ten minutes later, the butler took Ingrid and Roxanne into the living room.

It was so

the old lady, Margaret Everett, caught

sitting on the sofa. A pair of glasses with a chain was placed on her nose, and she was

was not hard to

a long time!” She smiled obsequiously as she approached

there without even looking

interest in responding

be seated,” said the old

“Here, this is our gift for you, Mrs. Everett. A small

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and turned to speak to the maids

petting the cat in her arms, showing no interest in the gift at all.

gift on the coffee table. Then she and her daughter sat down

over and poured them teas.

Bruce back from his business trip?” Ingrid asked

slightly. “Yeah, he’s not back until tomorrow,” she replied

voice.

well… then will he…”

you here today, Ingrid?” Margaret interrupted her.

dryly and answered a little sheepishly, “Nothing important. I just thought I should stop by and visit you. Because, you know, Roxy misses you so much. She’s

faint sneer, and her sharp

eye contact with Margaret. She

like an innocent maiden, she pretended to be sensible, and she even tried to do things as a virtuous

not buy it

her seat, “since you have no

said, “Please wait a minute! Yeah, um, I do have something to discuss with you. I’m just embarrassed to say

shouldn’t say it at all!”

retorted rather speechless, and on the inside, she could

ruthlessness.

Bruce and Roxy. You see, they’ve been dating each other for too long.

frown, Margaret

scarlet. Here in Greyport, normally, it should be the groom’s

the circumstances, she could only ignore the tradition as long as she

another sheepish smile. “The sooner they get married, the sooner they

as she replied coldly, “You should discuss this with Bruce.

but young people don’t like to bother themselves with these matters. As their guardians, we have to make arrangements, don’t we? And…”

enough, Ingrid. I’m tired. Besides, Bruce is not a kid anymore. He can

But Mrs. Everett,