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.
This time, however, the condition had worsened, and he was forced to be
hospitalized. But aside from Lily and Dean, no one else knew of this.
Jareth officially took over as the CEO of the corporation, but he didn’t show up on
time for his first high-level executive meeting.
In the boardroom, Barry sat at the head, eyeing the empty seat beside him with
clear displeasure.
*Mr. Jareth Fairhaven misses his very first meeting? How presumptuous.”
“Look at that. Now that he’s seized power, he probably doesn’t even care about
Mr. Barry Fairhaven anymore.”
“You're laughing too soon. Gary might 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 Gary in a fit of rage.”
Gary listened to the murmurs of disapproval toward Jareth, a smug smile playing
on his lips. Beneath the table, he was messaging Edith.
“My dear niece, I really must thank you for your help when I have the chance.
“You're so welcome, Uncle Gary. Alas, It's a pity we couldn't pull that brat down
from his CEO pedestal. Grandpa Barry still favors him, such a shame.
Chapter 748
Uncle Gary, haste makes waste. You lost to Jareth because you're always too
impatient. I heard that Marilla and 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
family is spreading the word that they will never let Marilla marry into our
Fairhaven family.
Furthermore, Mr. and Mrs. Bartley went to the Abernathy family mansion for their
son’s engagement to Marilla, 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 strike back
will come.”
Gary's eyes lit up at the message; just as he was about to text back, a loud Bang
echoed through the room, startling everyone, including him.
Jareth, clad in a black peacoat 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 their breath.
He kicked the door open, his face an indifferent mask. His domineering presence
made Gary feel like a bug, which was insignificant and easily crushed.
“Sorry, overslept,” Jareth yawned.
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Seeing Jareth looking around with such a nonchalant air, completely unfazed
except for a slight paleness, Gary couldn't help but feel disappointed and let out
a sneer.
“Heh, well, look at Mr. Jareth Fairhaven, throwing his weight around. A new
broom sweeps clean.”
Barry’s mouth tightened. Though the Fairhaven Group never cared much for
rules, Jareth was taking things too
far.
“Let's call it a day for this meeting. Grandpa Barry and Gary, stay behind. The
rest of you, dismissed.”
Jareth’s cold gaze swept over everyone, finally landing with venomous intent on
Gary's flushed face.
“Jareth, you're too bold, how dare you address your uncle by name?!” Barry
barked, slamming his hand on the
table.
Jareth smirked teasingly, “Then what should I call him?”
Gary nearly choked on his anger.
“Jareth!” Barry slammed the table again.
“If you don’t dismiss them, can you handle what I'm about to do next?”
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The room fell deathly silent. It was quite a bombshell, one everyone wanted a
piece of, but who dared to indulge? They were all afraid of choking on it.
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Barry felt the walls closing in, the
pressure from his grandson
becoming unbearable. He was well
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sent the executives away.
Soon, there were just the three Fairhavens in the boardroom.
*Jareth, what the hell are you trying to pull with all this commotion?” Barry asked,
his voice laced with
annoyance.
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sank into it with an air of
nonchalance, drumming his fingers
rhythmically on the tabletop. The
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“I want Gary out of the Fairhaven Group.