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!”

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

ready for ages. Marry into the Ashbourne family, and you’ll

the verge of tears, now regretting ever opening

with Mr. Ashbourne is strictly professional; I’m Mr. Fairhaven’s secretary,” Lily replied

gave Aaron a look of disapproval.

wry smile on his face. The Ashbourne children, each one cherished by Emeric, yet

seemingly his nemesis.

other in the living room, the

me?” Emeric asked through gritted teeth. “Am I even

fruit bowl and took a loud bite. “Or we should consider

took a deep breath, struggling to keep his composure.

this father and

sound of

manners, carried a tea tray to Emeric and placed a

Emeric, please enjoy

delicate face, Emeric couldn’t help but feel a surge of affection. “Ah, Marilla! Didn’t expect to see you here.

her cheeks flaming with embarrassment. She was no fool; she couldn’t very well admit to cohabiting with Jareth, so she skirted the truth

not worry about that

yet, right? What do you think of my youngest here? One is quiet while the other is energetic,

tea, spewing it out in

back, fingers nervously twisting

around the edges, but as a detective, his eyes were sharp. He noticed something off about the girl-

shy, possibly even socially

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

travel all the way from Skyrim to Elmsworth to abduct a girl? I’ve told

on my career, not get hitched!

you want? If you had a choice,

out, but he

just couldn’t understand!

still had four older brothers. Why was Emeric

settle down–His current job had him jet–setting 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 the kind of blissful happiness he just couldn’t provide now. How could he selfishly string someone along just to carry on

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

and admiration. But I’m sorry, but she;s already betrothed.”

could possibly be better

Mr.

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

sweet nothings about marrying her, hearing it afresh sent a thrill through Marilla, her cheeks flushing with bashful

I thought it was

look as if handling a task to him. “So, the proposal