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His Ex wife is a billionaire Chapter 306

    <b>Chapter </b><b>306 </b>


    The banquet hall was a ghost town, with barely a handful of guests scattered around. It was a sad,ckluster scene.


    Aside from <b>the </b>few waitstaff and the pianist, there wasn’t a single woman in sight! All those high society women, who would usually fawn over Elspeth and the power of the Abernathy Group, were noticeably absent. It was as they had all conspired to avoid this party.


    Elspeth was livid, and if it weren’t for the gaggle of reporters watching with keen interest, she might have lost her cool fight then and there.


    Frederic gave a slight frown, his l*ps pressing into a thin line, but otherwise, he was hard to read.


    Their daughter, Glynnis, looked shocked. She knew her mother wasn’t the most liked person in their circle, but she hadn’t realized the extent of it until now.


    The reporters were having a <b>field </b>day with the deste party. “Quick, take more pictures! This is headline material!” they chattered amongst themselves.


    The reporters probed their heads and shot wildly at the deste banquet hall.


    “The title is ‘The Abernathy Group Chairperson’s Wife’s Birthday Banquet is So Empty, Is the Beauty No Longer Beautiful?”


    “She just said that she invited a lot of people, so she immediately pped herself in <b>the </b>face. It’s really funny!”


    Elspeth was so angry that both legs under her gorgeous skirt shivered. She red hard <b>at </b>Glynnis and let her be her mouth instead.


    Glynnis hurriedly faced the reporters and said with a smile, “Dear reporters<b>, </b>my mother’s birthday banquet will start soon. We are going in to greet the guests. Everyone, take <b>your </b>time. We will give you gifts <b>at </b>the doorter!”


    The b*dyguards coaxed and hurried the reporters out.


    Some reporters alsoined when they received the gift, “Hiss, we were asked to rush over in the heavy snow before, but now we are asked to leave. Obviously, they feel ashamed and don’t want to <b>be </b>seen!<b>” </b>


    “You still greet guests? Where are there any guests<b>? </b>


    The birthday party had just begun, but it was so depressed that it seemed to be over.


    Elspeth was seething. Her anger was barely concealed by her borate makeup, and her face was tense with rage.


    And to add salt to the wound, the few guests that were present were mostly Frederic’s friends, who merely gave her a cursory birthday wish before engaging in jovial conversations with Frederic,pletely ignoring her.


    How could this be happening?


    “Mom! Mom!” Glynnis rushed <b>in</b>, her face pale. “I just found out that all our invited guests are now at K Orld Hotel, attending Evadne’s party<b>!</b><b>” </b>


    Elspeth, though she had suspected as much, was still taken aback and nearly fainted from shock.


    “That cheeky little minx! Why is it always <b>her </b>causing trouble?”


    Mari, who had been quietly ying with her teddy bear, looked up, her eyesplicated as she heard her sister–inw’s name being mentioned.


    Glynnis continued, “Half of them are there because of the Ashbourne family, and the other half because of the Chambers family. And since the Ashbournes and Chambers are close, it’s only natural for these social climbers to flock to them!“.


    Glynnis was on a roll now, her anger fueling her intelligence. “And some guests who weren’t invited by the Ashbournes<b>, </b>somehow received invitations from Evadne and changed their ns to attend her party instead!”


    Elspeth was livid, her face contorting with anger. “She thinks she can ruin my party and degrade me like this? Does she think I am a pushover?”


    Just then, the hall’s doors swung open. All eyes turned to the man striding in with confidence andposure.


    “Jareth.”


    Mari’s eyes welled up with relief and happiness as she looked <b>at </b>Jareth. His eyes, shining like a hawk’s, were holding her gaze steadily, not letting go, not wanting to let


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    Even though she was always dressed <b>inly </b>and barely noticeable, he could always spot her instantly. Even in a crowd.


    “Hold on, Mr. Jareth<b>?</b><b>” </b>Elspeth and Glynnis were utterly bbergasted.


    Frederic, who was busy chatting with the guests, also showed surprise as he saw Jareth strut in, d in a burgundy velvet <b>suit</b>, looking as dashing as a groom.


    Glynnis quickly withdrew her poised–to–attack hand, her feelings a whirlpool of emotions at the sight of Jareth.


    Despite all the hurt he had caused her, she couldn’t help but be smitten by his devilishly handsome face. She wished nothing more than to be with <b>him</b>, even <b>if </b>it meant enduring his harshness. She knew, however<b>, </b><b>that </b>Jareth would never be interested <b>in </b>her.


    <b>So </b>why did hee<b>? </b>


    <b>“</b><b>Oh</b>, Mr. Jareth, we are so happy <b>you </b>coulde! We have been waiting for you!” Elspeth was delighted as Jareth approached and hurried to amodate him. “Quickly, get Mr. Jareth some champagne!”


    His presence, regardless of whether he was here for Mari, added color to her birthday party.


    “No need, I am not here for the party,” Jareth said, his hands in his pockets, grinning slyly and oozing with irresistible charm.


    <b>“</b>Then, why <b>are </b>you <b>here</b><b>?</b><b>” </b>


    “I came to take my girl.”


    Everyone was stunned.


    With a hint of <b>a </b>smile ying on his face<b>, </b><b>Jareth </b>walked towards Mari without hesitation.


    The faces of Elspeth and her daughter were a picture of shocked embarrassment as though they had been doused with cold water.


    Mari’s cheeks flushed, and she stood there, her teddy bear in hand, looking like a bride with a bouquet of flowers<b>, </b>as Jareth confidently approached <b>her</b>.


    Passing by <b>Glynnis</b>, Jareth bumped <b>into </b>her dismissively, <b>as </b>if she were an obstacle.


    “Ouch!” Glynnis winced in pain, almost losing her bnce<b>. </b>


    “Mari.”


    <b>Jareth </b><b>stood </b><b>in </b><b>front </b>of Mari<b>, </b>gazing <b>at </b>her flushed <b>face</b>. “You look beautiful <b>today</b>.”


    Mari’s heart raced.


    “This ce is dull, why note with me?” Jareth extended his hand, his eyes full of tenderness.


    “Go where?”


    “Anywhere. Wherever you want to go, I will take you.” His eyes were filled with sincerity.


    Mari felt like crying, her eyes welling up with tears.


    She had always been the most obedient and naive child in the family. This was the first time she was treated with such affection.


    “I want to find my sister–inw. I want <b>to </b>find Thaddeus.” Mari’s voice choked, barely above a whisper.


    “Okay, I’ll take you to them.”


    Then Jareth took her hand and they walked away together.


    The room fell silent.


    At the door, Jareth paused, almost causing Mari to bump into him<b>. </b>He turned slightly, bowed to Frederic, and left with Mari. Frederic was taken aback.


    He had been slightly displeased when Jareth took his daughter away, but he couldn’t stay mad at Jareth, who had the decency to acknowledge him before leaving. “Mom! What should we do?”


    Glynnis, her face twitching, tugged at Elspeth’s arm in panic. “Jareth just took her away? What is he ying at?mYou can’t let Mari go! You must bring her back!” “Bring her back? Why should I?”


    Elspeth shook off her hand, looking at her with contempt, a look she usually reserved for Mari. <b>“</b>This birthday party is already a disaster, does it matter if your sisteres back or not?


    Besides, why should I bring her back? Can’t you see? Mari and Jareth are in love. You should stop dreaming and meddling in your sister’s affairs. Just stay put!” Glynnis felt a chill in her heart and let go of Elspeth’s arm.


    “Evadne, do you think I’ve lost? You’ve ruined my birthday party, but tonight <b>I </b>won’t let you have your way!” Elspeth picked up her champagne ss, her eyes teary, and downed the drink<b>. </b>


    Outside the banquet hall.


    Glynnis found a secluded spot<b>, </b>took out her phone, and dialed Edith’s number with a clenched jaw.


    “Well, you’ve got some nerve calling me.”


    Edith answered after several rings, her tone revealing her annoyance with Glynnis.


    Glynnis despised this woman for her past schemes but knew she needed Edith’s help to deal with Mari.


    So sheposed herself and said coldly, “I’m not in the mood for a fight now. I think you’ll feel the same once you know what happened tonight.”
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