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?”

a glance at Marilla.

it was as if the joy of spring had poured into his eyes, creating ripples in his

here?” Zachary approached the mother

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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 the kinship and

earth may hold the land, but they can’t stop

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

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his mouth running as usual,

Suri, ever the diplomat, cut in with a smile, “Oh, then I must ask the

target, choked on

but what does it matter if I’m part of the Bright family or not?” Suri looked at Mr. Bartley with an inscrutable gaze, “Tonight, I represent the Ashbourne family, accompanied by my son to join the gaiety. Surely Mr. and Mrs. Bartley wouldn’t turn us away?”

since we invited Mr. Bright, your family would come together. Our oversight, we’ll be

with the Bright family. So, if there is a next time,

“Enough, Suri.”

“Must you make a scene

you pressing my buttons, I wouldn’t waste words or even a glance on you. Zachary, you should know, of all the Bright family, the person I despise

constricted, and the feeling of being humiliated

tried, no matter how he presented himself, Suri remained indifferent to his advances. Her heart seemed to belong

brief interlude, the Bartley family’s living room was transformed into a dazzling ballroom. Truth be told, this was also a ploy

air, guests paired up and began to dance gracefully in

confident, wearing a faint smile, “Mr. Bartley, pardon the interruption, but I have a

tightened. That woman

significance, promptly stood up,

cold, mocking smile curling her lips, like a sharp

be brought in and asked with a

“I hear you’re planning an engagement between

at the mention, “Yes! We’ve even set a date, the fifteenth

fine, but it’s a pity your son and

was taken aback, “What do

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taken a fancy to Ms. Abernathy, been at me for ages about it, and he’s declared he will marry no other. No matter the cost, he intends