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

of spring had poured into his eyes,

what brings you here?” Zachary approached the

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Bright family, and these so–called relatives hadn’t lifted a

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

among themselves, speculating on the Brights‘

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were Mr. Bartley’s invited guests.” Warner followed, his mouth running as usual, “As far as I know, the Bartleys didn’t extend an invitation to you.”

diplomat, cut in with a smile, “Oh, then I must ask the mayor what happened. Did Mr. Bartley forget that I am part of the

accidental target, choked on his drink, coughing

Suri looked at Mr. Bartley with an inscrutable gaze,

since we

family affairs. I’m no longer associated with the Bright family. So, if there is a next time,

“Enough, Suri.”

voice tense, “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 who cast me out, but you, who slandered and blackened Emeric’s name time and again to him!”

twitched, his breath constricted, and the feeling of being

his leadership, the Bright family had 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

transformed into a dazzling ballroom. Truth be told, this was also a ploy by the Bartleys to create a meeting opportunity for their

guests paired up and began to dance gracefully in the spacious

confident, wearing a faint smile, “Mr. Bartley, pardon the interruption, but I have a matter to discuss with you in private,

glass tightened. That

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

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

Mr. Bartley ordered some fine tea to be brought in and asked with a congenial smile, “Mrs. Ashbourne, what brings you to

sipped her tea elegantly, “I hear you’re planning an engagement between your son and Ms. Marilla

the mention, “Yes! We’ve even set

is fine, but it’s a pity your son and

“What do

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me for ages about it, and he’s declared he will marry no other. No matter the cost, he intends to make her his