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?

not realized it, but my son likes 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.

was on the verge of tears, now regretting ever opening the

Ashbourne is strictly professional; I’m Mr.

gave Aaron a

Ashbourne, perhaps we should continue this conversation inside,” Mr. Dylan, suggested, a wry smile on his face. The Ashbourne children,

seemingly his nemesis.

the living room, the atmosphere

except me?” Emeric asked through gritted

picked up an apple from the fruit bowl and took a loud

took a deep breath, struggling to

but watching this father and son spar, she struggled to suppress

sound of light footsteps

manners, carried a tea tray to

enjoy your

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

not worry

think of my youngest here? One is quiet while the other is energetic, close in

tea, spewing it

stepped back, fingers nervously twisting

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

overly shy, possibly even socially anxious.

her doe–like eyes shimmered with

up earnestly, “Dad! Did you travel all the way from Skyrim to Elmsworth to abduct a girl? I’ve told

on my career, not get hitched! I’m not getting

If you had a

slipped out, but he swallowed it back, his face

just couldn’t

he still had four older brothers. Why was Emeric fixated

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

Marilla’s side, wrapping

admiration. But I’m sorry,

possibly be

Mr.

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, 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

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

I thought it was someone else.”

as if handling a task to him. “So, the proposal isn’t official yet. Aaron, she’s spoken for doesn’t