His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 760

“Aaron,” Marilla gazed at the man, her doe eyes sparkling like they were washed with spring water.

The sight of Aaron, with his unexpected presence, instantly dissolved her anxiety. Beside Aaron stood an elegant and proud woman, Suri, Aaron’s mother.

Marilla’s heart leaped into her throat. Mr. Bartley, a seasoned politician, was known for his diplomatic prowess, something Marilla had overheard from her mother Elspeth.

Given that, if Mr. Bartley invited people of the Abernathy family, it was highly unlikely that he would also invite those from the Ashbourne family. That would be like putting two tigers on one mountain!

Sure enough, the Bartleys‘ expressions darkened, and Frederic’s face turned stormy.

Mr. Bartley, red–faced and awkward, stammered, “Mr. Frederic Abernathy, this – this was unforeseen. We did not send an invitation to the Ashbournes.”

Frederic offered a sardonic smile and waved his hand dismissively, “It’s no matter. We’re in your home, Mr. Bartley. Such trifles need not concern me.”

The Bartleys were sweating bullets. Anyone with eyes could see Mr. Abernathy was not pleased.

Whispers arose among the guests.

“My, who is that striking man standing with Mrs. Suri Ashbourne? He’s a vision!”

“Such poise, such spirit! If only I had a daughter, I’d be knocking on their door for a marriage proposal!”

“Dream on! That gentleman is the rarely seen Mr. Aaron Ashbourne. Since the unfortunate demise of the fifth son in a plane crash, Aaron has become Suri’s sole treasure. She’ll be picky about her baby boy’s bride.”

The crowd buzzed, “Aaron?!”

With that revelation, they all seemed to see Aaron in a new light, as if he was glowing with an aura of gold.

“Life’s unfair! I thought Mr. Alston Bartley was a catch, but next to Aaron, he’s completely outshone!”

“Well, Aaron is the son of Chairman Ashbourne and Suri Bright. The Bartleys might hold local sway, but they’re no match for a top–tier conglomerate.”

Alston overheard the murmurs, his smile fixed in the corners of his eyes as his hands clenched in the shadows. Tonight, to appease his mother, Aaron had donned the very type of suit he abhorred. It felt like a straitjacket, and he kept tugging at his tie, unable to get comfortable.

“Can you quit fidgeting like a monkey?” Suri pinched her son’s waist without changing her expression, “What, someone put fleas on your neck?”

winced in pain but managed to steal a glance at Marilla. Their eyes

the joy of spring had poured into his eyes, creating

brings you here?” Zachary approached

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“Uncle“. But he knew all too well that his mother had long been cast out of the Bright family, and these so–called relatives hadn’t lifted a finger for her in years. He couldn’t bring himself to acknowledge

rule the skies, and the earth may hold the land, but they can’t stop my feet. I go

face stiffened. The guests whispered among themselves, speculating on the

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mouth running as usual, “As far as I know, the Bartleys didn’t

with a smile, “Oh, then

the accidental target, choked on his drink,

part of the Bright family or not?” Suri looked at Mr. Bartley with an inscrutable gaze, “Tonight, I represent the

our carelessness!” Mrs. Bartley rushed to smooth things over, her face all smiles, “We assumed, since we invited Mr. Bright, your family would come together. Our oversight, we’ll

frosty smile, “A daughter married off couldn’t tend to her original family affairs. I’m no longer associated with the Bright family. So, if there is a next time, please send your invitation directly to

“Enough, Suri.”

“Must you

or even a glance on you. Zachary, you should know, of all the Bright family, the person I despise most isn’t the father

and the feeling of being humiliated once again intensified!

come a long way, growing from strength to strength. Yet no matter how hard he tried, no matter how he presented himself, Suri remained indifferent to his advances. Her heart seemed to belong to Emeric Ashbourne, who never even took proper notice

the Bartley family’s living room was transformed into a dazzling ballroom. Truth be told, this was also a ploy by the Bartleys to create

the air, guests paired up and began to dance gracefully in the spacious living room

“Mr. Bartley, pardon the interruption, but I have a matter to discuss with you

on his glass tightened. That woman

aware of Suri’s significance, promptly stood up, “Of course, please follow me

leave, Suri glanced back at Frederic with a cold, mocking smile curling her lips, like a

Bartley ordered some fine tea to be brought in and

tea elegantly, “I hear you’re planning an engagement between your son and

We’ve even set a date, the fifteenth

your son and Ms. Abernathy

taken aback, “What do

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to Ms. Abernathy, been at me for ages about it, and he’s declared he will marry no other. No