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?”

but managed to steal a glance at Marilla. Their eyes met, and

the joy of spring had poured

brings you here?” Zachary approached the mother

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mother had long been cast out of the Bright family, and these so–called relatives hadn’t lifted a finger

firm, “The heavens may rule the skies, and the earth may hold the land, but they can’t stop my feet. I

The guests whispered among themselves, speculating on

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running as usual, “As far as I know, the

fury, but before he could shot back, Suri, ever the diplomat, cut in with a smile, “Oh, then I must ask the mayor what happened. Did

Bartley, the accidental 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,

all smiles, “We assumed, since we invited Mr. Bright, your family would come together. Our oversight,

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 Skyrim, home of the Ashbournes.”

“Enough, Suri.”

stepped closer, his voice tense, “Must you make a scene

a scene? With you? Who do you think you are?” Suri turned away with a scoff, “If it weren’t for 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 most isn’t the father who cast me out, but you, who slandered and blackened Emeric’s name time and again

face twitched, his breath constricted, and the feeling of being

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 to his advances. Her heart seemed to belong to Emeric Ashbourne, who never even took proper

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

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

Bartley was deep in conversation with Frederic when Suri approached, her gait steady and confident, wearing a faint smile, “Mr. Bartley, pardon the interruption, but I have a matter

That woman

significance, promptly stood up, “Of

with a cold, mocking smile curling her lips, like a sharp claw

the parlour, Mr. Bartley ordered some fine tea to be brought in and asked with

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

Bartley perked up at the mention, “Yes! We’ve even set a date, the fifteenth of

pity your son and Ms. Abernathy are

aback, “What do you

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to Ms. Abernathy, been at me for ages about it, and he’s declared he