His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire? novel Chapter 187

Jareth booked a presidential suite in the hotel and instructed his female secretary to quickly buy a low-key cocktail dress for Marilla to wear.

As Marilla went into the room to change, Jareth sat alone on the leather couch, legs crossed, left arm resting on the edge of the couch, and the fingers on his right hand lightly tapping on his knee.

If he were wearing a black suit tonight, he would look like a groom waiting for his bride to try on her wedding gown.

Soon, the door opened.

The secretary, with a smile on her face, led Marilla out of the room.

"Mr. Jareth, Marilla is dressed already."

Jareth casually turned his head to see Marilla in a burgundy lace dress, standing in front of him with her eyes sparkling. She looked both adorable and a bit naive.

He paused slightly, his gaze deepening.

Jareth's life was filled with luxury and hustle. He had seen all sorts of women, but he had never seen such clear eyes. It was as if his gaze would tarnish her innocent eyes if he lingered for a bit longer.

"Why did you buy such an old-fashioned color? She's so young. Can't she wear something a bit cuter?"

Jareth kept his eyes on Marilla's pretty face, mocking his secretary, "You've been with me for so long, how can your taste still be so bad?"

The secretary knew that although Jareth seemed laid-back, he was actually very picky about the details. She blushed in shame, ready to apologize.

However, at that moment, Marilla spoke, "Jareth, I really like this color, but red doesn't suit you. It makes you look kinda dark."

The secretary in the back held back her laughter, barely keeping her composure.

Jareth's face really had turned gloomy now.

Apart from Evadne, no woman had ever dared to criticize him so directly in front of him.

Truth be told, he considered himself to be one of the most handsome men in the country, and only Thaddeus dared to say that Jareth was second!

"Because you're Thad's sister, I'll forgive you." Jareth was a bit unhappy, his voice slightly stiff.

"Jareth, are you mad?"

Marilla was a bit flustered. She carefully asked, "Would you get mad if I said you look like a lump of coal in red? Would you hit me?"

The secretary couldn't help covering her mouth, almost laughing out loud.

Jareth was the dream man of countless women, but in this girl's eyes, he was just a lump of coal!

He thought, "Marilla, you've got guts!"

Jareth glared at her, so angry that he was having trouble breathing, almost coughing.

He straightened up, got up and walked over to Marilla. His tall figure cast a shadow over her, making her look helpless and vulnerable.

He slowly bent over, slowly lifted his hand.

As if reacting instinctively, Marilla suddenly closed her eyes and clung tightly to the teddy bear.

The next second, a gentle smile appeared on Jareth's face, and he lightly flicked her forehead with his fingertips.

"You're right, I'm going to hit you. How does it feel, does it hurt?"

Marilla covered her forehead with her hand and shook her head.

"Next time, if you dare to mock me again, I won't show any mercy."

Jareth pretended to be angry. His eyebrows furrowed, as if he was teasing a little girl, leaving the secretary dumbfounded.

The trouble Evadne caused tonight still needed Thaddeus to handle.

So he had to leave the party to Gordon, and temporarily leave the hotel.

Ada was taken away by Evadne, and Thaddeus wasn't there. Edith felt that her plan had failed. She drank two glasses of wine in frustration, stormed onto the stage in her glamorous dress, and sat down at the piano.

Originally, the guests were all chatting and laughing, and no one noticed this woman full of resentment.

Suddenly.

With a loud "bang", Edith angrily pressed her ten fingers hard on the black and white piano keys, startling everyone.