Chapter 760

“Aaron,” Marilla gazed at the man, her doe eyes sparkling like they were washed with spring water.

The sight of Aaron, with his unexpected presence, instantly dissolved her anxiety. Beside Aaron stood an elegant and proud woman, Suri, Aaron’s mother.

Marilla’s heart leaped into her throat. Mr. Bartley, a seasoned politician, was known for his diplomatic prowess, something Marilla had overheard from her mother Elspeth.

Given that, if Mr. Bartley invited people of the Abernathy family, it was highly unlikely that he would also invite those from the Ashbourne family. That would be like putting two tigers on one mountain!

Sure enough, the Bartleys‘ expressions darkened, and Frederic’s face turned stormy.

Mr. Bartley, red–faced and awkward, stammered, “Mr. Frederic Abernathy, this – this was unforeseen. We did not send an invitation to the Ashbournes.”

Frederic offered a sardonic smile and waved his hand dismissively, “It’s no matter. We’re in your home, Mr. Bartley. Such trifles need not concern me.”

The Bartleys were sweating bullets. Anyone with eyes could see Mr. Abernathy was not pleased.

Whispers arose among the guests.

“My, who is that striking man standing with Mrs. Suri Ashbourne? He’s a vision!”

“Such poise, such spirit! If only I had a daughter, I’d be knocking on their door for a marriage proposal!”

“Dream on! That gentleman is the rarely seen Mr. Aaron Ashbourne. Since the unfortunate demise of the fifth son in a plane crash, Aaron has become Suri’s sole treasure. She’ll be picky about her baby boy’s bride.”

crowd buzzed, “Aaron?!”

a new light, as if he

Mr. Alston Bartley was a

the son of Chairman Ashbourne and Suri Bright. The Bartleys might hold local sway, but

in the shadows. Tonight, to appease his mother, Aaron had donned the very type of suit he abhorred. It felt

monkey?” Suri pinched her son’s waist without changing her

a glance at Marilla. Their eyes met, and she beamed,

that moment, it was as if the joy of spring had poured

brings you here?” Zachary approached

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out of the Bright family, and these so–called relatives hadn’t lifted a finger for her

and the earth may hold the land,

among themselves, speculating on the Brights‘ strained family

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Warner followed, his mouth running as usual, “As far as I know,

Suri, ever the diplomat, cut in with a smile, “Oh, then I must ask the mayor what happened. Did Mr. Bartley forget that I

the accidental target, choked on his drink, coughing uncontrollably.

but what does it matter if I’m part of the Bright family or not?” Suri looked at Mr. Bartley with an inscrutable gaze, “Tonight, I represent the Ashbourne family, accompanied by my son to join the gaiety. Surely Mr. and

smiles, “We assumed, since we invited Mr. Bright, your

daughter married off couldn’t tend to her original family affairs. I’m no longer associated with the Bright family. So, if there is a next time, please send your invitation directly to Skyrim, home

“Enough, Suri.”

“Must you make

scoff, “If it weren’t for you pressing my buttons, I wouldn’t waste words or even a glance on you. Zachary, you should know, of all the Bright family, the person

face twitched, his breath constricted, and the feeling of being humiliated

had come a long way, growing from strength to strength. Yet no matter how hard he tried, no matter how he presented himself, Suri remained indifferent to his advances. Her heart seemed to belong to Emeric Ashbourne, who never even

be told, this was also a ploy by the Bartleys to create a meeting opportunity

and began

and confident, wearing a faint smile, “Mr. Bartley,

glass tightened. That woman was

promptly stood up, “Of course, please follow me

mocking smile curling her

Bartley ordered some fine tea to be brought in and asked with a congenial smile,

sipped her tea elegantly, “I hear you’re planning an engagement

mention, “Yes! We’ve even set a date, the fifteenth of next month!”

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