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

to play it cool. I’ve had his wedding gift ready for ages. Marry into the Ashbourne family, and you’ll be Ms. Ashbourne, living a life of luxury. Don’t hesitate, it’s better to settle these big question sooner rather than

the verge of tears, now regretting

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

evident as he gave Aaron a look

conversation inside,” Mr. Dylan, suggested, a wry smile on his face. The Ashbourne children, each one cherished by Emeric, yet

seemingly his nemesis.

sat facing each other in the living room, the atmosphere

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

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

breath, struggling to keep his

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

sound of light

impeccable manners, carried a tea tray to Emeric and placed a

enjoy your tea.”

girl’s gentle, soft voice and seeing her delicate face, Emeric couldn’t help but feel a surge of affection. “Ah, Marilla! Didn’t expect to see you here. Keeping your sister

fool; she couldn’t very well admit to cohabiting with Jareth, so she

not worry about that

the young girl closer, sizing her up. “No boyfriend yet, right? What do you think of my youngest here? One is quiet while the other is energetic,

on his tea, spewing it out in

twisting together, her delicate skin

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

was overly shy, possibly even socially anxious.

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

Did you travel all the way from Skyrim to Elmsworth to

times, I want to focus on my career, not get

If you had a choice,

he swallowed it back, his face

just couldn’t

Hubery was gone, he still had four older brothers. Why was Emeric fixated on him as if he

that he might not want to 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

to play matchmaker when Lily quickly moved to Marilla’s side, wrapping her trembling shoulders in a comforting

appreciate your interest and admiration. But I’m sorry, but she;s already

to whom? Whose son could possibly be better than mine?” Emeric

it’s Mr. Fairhaven.”

her lips was 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,

nothings about marrying her, hearing it afresh sent a thrill

I thought it was someone

him. “So, the proposal isn’t official yet. Aaron, she’s spoken for doesn’t mean you can’t win her heart. You’ve still got a