His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 508

Aaron glanced at Lily.

Lily shot him a look back, her expression souring. “Did you invite Chairman Ashbourne here?” She asked with accusation in her voice.

He stared, feigning innocence and setting a boundary. “Geez, that is an insult! Sure, I’m Emeric’s son, but I’m no traitor. My loyalty’s always been to Evadne!”

Lily couldn’t help but smile at his cheeky retort, whispering, “What do we do then? Should we open the door?”

Hands in his pockets, Aaron scoffed, “If you don’t open up, believe it or not, my old man will rip out this whole doorframe!”

Lily found herself lost for words.

Not wanting to disrespect such an important figure, she took a deep breath and opened the door.

The Ashbourne family’s bodyguards crowded the yard of the villa, a formidable presence.

Emeric stood at the doorstep, his expression cold as a winter’s day, with Mr. Dylan behind.

A storm brewing in his belly, Emeric had his stern face all set. But the moment he saw his youngest son, his mind went blank.

Mr. Dylan was equally taken aback. “Young Master Ashbourne?!”

Aaron scratched his head awkwardly. “Dad.”

Emeric looked from his son to Lily, and then took a large step back to double–check the house number.

“Chairman Ashbourne, you haven’t gone to the wrong place; this is it,” Mr. Dylan said, finding the situation awkwardly amusing.

“I see.”

Emeric nodded slowly, and then his eyes lit up with a sudden thought, blurting out, “This lady is your girlfriend? Oh, I see. You like the glamorous type. I should’ve known–that way, I wouldn’t have introduced you to all those girl–next–door types.”

Lily’s eyes widened in shock, while Aaron facepalmed. “Dad, can you please stop pressuring me? If you keep this up, I’ll join a monastery! Do you have any idea why I became a police in Elmsworth? It’s because I couldn’t stand the daily nagging about getting married and having kids! I’m not a breeding donkey!”

Lily pressed her lips together, amused to find that even the scions of a wealthy family shared the same mundane woes as everyone else.

“If you dare join a monastery, I’ll come drag you out myself! That’s a promise!”

Lily with a smile. “Miss, how old are you? What’s your name? Where do you work? Are your

to play it cool. I’ve had his wedding gift ready for ages. Marry into the Ashbourne family, and you’ll be

the verge of tears, now regretting ever opening

strictly

evident as he gave Aaron a

Dylan, suggested, a wry smile on his face. The Ashbourne

seemingly his nemesis.

Aaron sat facing each other in the living room, the atmosphere thick

everyone know about Evadne staying here except me?” Emeric asked through gritted teeth. “Am I even your father?”

picked up an apple from the fruit bowl and took a loud bite. “Or

breath, struggling to keep his composure.

wasn’t easily amused, but watching this father and son spar, she

the sound of light

tray to Emeric and placed a teacup on

please enjoy

but feel a surge of affection. “Ah, Marilla! Didn’t expect to

she couldn’t very well

let’s not worry

young girl closer, sizing her up. “No boyfriend yet, right? What do you think of my

tea, spewing it out

stepped back, fingers nervously twisting together, her delicate

rough around the edges, but as a detective, his eyes were sharp.

possibly even socially anxious.

and her doe–like eyes shimmered with tears, Aaron’s

all the way from Skyrim to Elmsworth to abduct a

want to focus on my career,

his eyes, “Do you think you can do whatever you want? If you had a choice, you wouldn’t come

Aaron’s retort almost slipped out, but he swallowed it back,

just couldn’t

had four older brothers. Why was Emeric fixated on

all the time, always on call for some high–stakes mission. What woman would be happy being married to a workaholic like him? If he were to tie the knot, he’d want to wrap his future wife in

play matchmaker when Lily quickly moved to Marilla’s side, wrapping her trembling

appreciate your interest and admiration.

could possibly be better

it’s Mr. Fairhaven.”

unmistakable. “Our young master’s relationship with Ms. Marilla is well known to Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Frederic, and they have never interfered with their relationship. Moreover, Mr. Jareth Fairhaven is about to be appointed as CEO of the Fairhaven Group. He will soon be visiting Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Frederic formally to ask for her hand in marriage.”

nothings about marrying her, hearing it afresh sent a thrill through Marilla,

thought it was someone

having underestimated the situation. He turned to Aaron with a look as if handling a task to him. “So, the proposal isn’t official yet. Aaron, she’s spoken for doesn’t mean you can’t win her heart.