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.

a banquet hall, in Roxanne’s opinion. It was so large that it was enough to hold a party for hundreds of

old lady, Margaret Everett, caught

A pair of glasses with a chain was placed on her nose, and she was wearing a gown with

so noble and dignified that it was not hard to tell her beauty when

to meet you, Mrs. Everett!” Ingrid said. “It’s been a long time!” She

without

interest in responding

be seated,” said the old

Ingrid quickly handed over the fancy gifts she had bought. “Here, this is our gift for

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kind,” said Margaret and turned to speak to

the cat in her arms, showing no interest

had to put down her gift on the coffee table. Then she and her

maids walked over and poured them teas.

his business trip?”

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

voice.

then will

are you here today, Ingrid?” Margaret interrupted her. “Let’s just cut to the cheese

stop by and visit you. Because, you know, Roxy misses you so much. She’s always telling me she’s coming to see you…”

Margaret’s lips curl into a faint sneer, and her

to make eye contact with Margaret. She merely forced

impress Margaret. She acted. like an innocent maiden, she pretended to be sensible, and she even tried to do things as a virtuous girl did. But her attempts

buy

have no

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

shouldn’t say it at

retorted rather speechless, and on the inside, she could not help

ruthlessness.

still wearing the false smile. “Uh, well… it’s about Bruce and Roxy. You see, they’ve been dating each other for too long. Maybe, it’s time

Margaret said

fingers nervously, her face scarlet. Here in Greyport, normally, it should be the groom’s family taking the

only ignore the tradition as

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

discuss this with Bruce. I don’t have a problem with when he’d like to get

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

Ingrid could finish, Margaret had already stood up. “That’s enough, Ingrid. I’m tired. Besides, Bruce is

But Mrs. Everett, I…”