His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 508

Aaron glanced at Lily.

Lily shot him a look back, her expression souring. “Did you invite Chairman Ashbourne here?” She asked with accusation in her voice.

He stared, feigning innocence and setting a boundary. “Geez, that is an insult! Sure, I’m Emeric’s son, but I’m no traitor. My loyalty’s always been to Evadne!”

Lily couldn’t help but smile at his cheeky retort, whispering, “What do we do then? Should we open the door?”

Hands in his pockets, Aaron scoffed, “If you don’t open up, believe it or not, my old man will rip out this whole doorframe!”

Lily found herself lost for words.

Not wanting to disrespect such an important figure, she took a deep breath and opened the door.

The Ashbourne family’s bodyguards crowded the yard of the villa, a formidable presence.

Emeric stood at the doorstep, his expression cold as a winter’s day, with Mr. Dylan behind.

A storm brewing in his belly, Emeric had his stern face all set. But the moment he saw his youngest son, his mind went blank.

Mr. Dylan was equally taken aback. “Young Master Ashbourne?!”

Aaron scratched his head awkwardly. “Dad.”

Emeric looked from his son to Lily, and then took a large step back to double–check the house number.

“Chairman Ashbourne, you haven’t gone to the wrong place; this is it,” Mr. Dylan said, finding the situation awkwardly amusing.

“I see.”

Emeric nodded slowly, and then his eyes lit up with a sudden thought, blurting out, “This lady is your girlfriend? Oh, I see. You like the glamorous type. I should’ve known–that way, I wouldn’t have introduced you to all those girl–next–door types.”

Lily’s eyes widened in shock, while Aaron facepalmed. “Dad, can you please stop pressuring me? If you keep this up, I’ll join a monastery! Do you have any idea why I became a police in Elmsworth? It’s because I couldn’t stand the daily nagging about getting married and having kids! I’m not a breeding donkey!”

Lily pressed her lips together, amused to find that even the scions of a wealthy family shared the same mundane woes as everyone else.

“If you dare join a monastery, I’ll come drag you out myself! That’s a promise!”

Emeric went from harsh to soft in a second, turning to Lily with a smile. “Miss, how old are you? What’s your name? Where do you work? Are your parents from Skyrim or Elmsworth?

You might have not realized it, but my son likes to play it cool. I’ve had his wedding gift ready for ages. Marry into the Ashbourne family, and you’ll be Ms. Ashbourne, living a life of luxury. Don’t hesitate, it’s better to settle these big question sooner rather than later!”

verge of tears, now regretting ever opening the

strictly professional; I’m Mr. Fairhaven’s secretary,”

as he gave Aaron a look of

this conversation inside,” Mr. Dylan, suggested, a wry smile on his face. The Ashbourne children, each one cherished by Emeric, yet each one

seemingly his nemesis.

each other in the living room, the atmosphere thick with oddity.

know about Evadne staying here except me?” Emeric asked through gritted teeth. “Am I even

an apple from the fruit bowl and took a loud bite.

breath, struggling to keep

amused, but watching this father and son spar, she

sound of light footsteps approached.

tea tray to Emeric and placed a teacup on

Emeric, please enjoy your

gentle, soft voice and seeing her delicate face, Emeric couldn’t help but feel a surge of affection. “Ah, Marilla! Didn’t expect to

couldn’t very well admit to cohabiting with Jareth, so she skirted

not worry about that now!”

her up. “No boyfriend yet, right? What do you think of my youngest here? One is quiet while the

on his tea, spewing it out in

twisting together, her delicate

but as a detective, his eyes were

was overly shy, possibly even socially

through and her doe–like eyes shimmered with tears, Aaron’s

travel all the way from

focus on my career, not get hitched! I’m not getting married!”

narrowed his eyes, “Do you think you can do whatever you want? If you had a choice,

almost slipped out, but he swallowed it back, his

couldn’t understand!

older brothers. Why was Emeric fixated on him

that he might not want to settle down–His current job had him jet–setting all the time, always on call for some high–stakes mission. What woman would be happy being married to a workaholic like him? If he were to tie the knot, he’d want to wrap his future wife in the kind

to Marilla’s side, wrapping her trembling shoulders in a comforting embrace, and stared directly at

and admiration.

son could possibly be better than mine?” Emeric scoffed.

it’s Mr.

a smile playing on her lips was unmistakable. “Our young master’s relationship with Ms. Marilla is well known to Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Frederic, and they have never interfered with their

been whispering sweet nothings about marrying her, hearing it afresh sent a thrill through

it

clearly having underestimated the situation. He turned to Aaron with a look as if handling a task to him. “So, the proposal isn’t official yet. Aaron, she’s spoken for doesn’t mean you can’t win

was exasperated, wishing he could just dig a hole