His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 761

The room was abuzz with disbelief! Everyone who had graced this evening’s party knew it was organized for the esteemed Mr. Bartley and Ms. Abernathy, the belle of the hour.

They were all, in essence, the supporting cast to this glamorous affair.

Yet, in a bold move that had everyone’s jaws hitting the floor, Aaron had swooped in and stolen the spotlight, whisking away Mr. Alston Bartley’s betrothed! And Ms. Marilla Abernathy had made her choice without a second’s hesitation, favoring Aaron over the two suitors vying for her attention.

Indeed, Aaron was a catch by anyard: wealth, lineage, looks. However, the engagement between the

Abernathy family and the Bartley family was practically set in stone. Wasn’t this a slap in the face of the Bartley family in front of the entire high society?

Beneath the opulent chandelier’s glow, Aaron’s gaze was fixed on Marilla’s eyes, which were as clear and bright as the stars above.

Others glided with grace around them, but they stood awkwardly still, their limbs stiff as if they were wooden posts. This had to stop before the entire Ashbourne family became the night’s laughing stock.

“Um, Aaron, weren’t we supposed to dance?” Marilla blinked up at him, her voice a soft whisper.

Captain Ashbourne was sweating bullets, his Adam’s apple bobbing nervously, “I can’t dance.”

He was all fiery passion, his affection deep, acting on impulse to prevent the Bartley boy from touching the one he cherished.

But Aaron had forgotten one crucial fact: when it came to solving cases, he was top–notch. Dancing, however, not so much.

Marilla paused, and then broke into a gentle smile, “That’s Okay. I’ll teach you.”

“Just go through the motions?”

“No, we’re going to do this properly.” She suddenly looked every inch the stern teacher, “I don’t want you to be embarrassed, Aaron.”

He brushed off the concern with a casual smile, “I’m not in the business or political worlds, remember? Outside this room, I might never cross paths with these people again. There’s nothing to be embarrassed about.”

But Marilla looked down, her eyes glistening, “I know you stepped in to help me out. I know that. I’ve already become a burden to you, and I don’t want to cause you any more trouble.”

“If every day you bring me ‘trouble‘, I’d wake up laughing from my dreams,” Aaron blurted out his inner thought, his gaze intense with unspoken emotion.

Marilla’s breath hitched, her tender lips pressing slightly, “Aaron, let’s dance. You need put your right hand on my shoulder blade.”

“Okay,” He complied, his hand finding the soft, delicate curve of her shoulder, his mind going blank as his heart raced. Then Marilla placed her left hand on his sturdy right arm.

Like a switch flipped, Aaron suddenly got it. He took her hand confidently, the calluses on his thumb brushing against her soft fingers.

Marilla looked surprised, “Aaron, I thought you couldn’t dance.”

of sync with the music, and Aaron nearly stepped

handsome couple they made, and who cared how well they danced?

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shock, his grip tightening around his glass to the point of nearly

“Mr. Frederic Abernathy!”

his fury, his face flushed with rage as he stormed over, on the brink of an outburst, “Ms. Abernathy is my fiancée, and we’re to be formally engaged next month! How can she dance with another man in full view of everyone? What does she take

speak out of turn. It was Mr. Ashbourne who dragged my daughter onto

for not being by Marilla’s side at the start of the ball, and giving someone else the opportunity?”

you talking about? I was the first to approach her!” Alston was shaking with anger and anxiety, “It’s your daughter who

guests. Thankfully, the music was loud enough to

Alston’s eyes. In that moment, Alston realized just how formidable the chairman of

could be.

hearts, what was his father but a force to be reckoned with? Alston stood

How can you speak to your elder in such a manner?!”

Alston, catching his father’s urgent signals, suddenly realized something.

had privately started calling Frederic by name. But now he was being prompted to address Frederic as “elder“, almost as

Bartley, your son truly broadened my horizon tonight.” Frederic’s icy stare swept over Alston’s pale face as he rose slowly, “I’ve never seen a prospective son–in–law dare to speak to his future father–in–law in such a manner before. One of

at Alston and chased after Frederic regardless of the guests‘

Marilla found herself strolling towards the Abernathy

soothing voice, Dennis reassured her, “Ms. Abernathy, Mr. Abernathy had an urgent matter to attend to

brows furrowed with worry, “Do you think Dad’s upset because I danced with Aaron?”

the whole affair, comforted her, “Not at all; please don’t overthink it.”

“Ms. Abernathy.”

and Aaron approached. Marilla

Mrs. Ashbourne!”

with affection beaming from her face, “My dear, you’re such a lovely child. The more I

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being polite. Her fondness for Marilla was genuine, unlike the mayor’s wife whose kindness was all for show. She couldn’t hide the disdain in her eyes, and if it weren’t for the Abernathy Group’s

Mrs. Ashbourne,”

gaze heavy and intense,

Marilla.

bracelet from her wrist

arm.

a proper gift. Please don’t look down on this little token,

Marilla. The bracelet was a priceless