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.”

buzzed, “Aaron?!”

in a new light, as if he was glowing with an

a catch, but next to Aaron, he’s completely

son of Chairman Ashbourne and Suri Bright. The Bartleys might hold local sway, but they’re no match

the murmurs, his smile fixed in the corners of his eyes as his hands clenched in the shadows. Tonight, to appease his mother, Aaron had donned the very type of suit he abhorred. It felt

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

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

it was as if the joy of spring had poured into his eyes, creating ripples

what brings you here?” Zachary approached

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“Uncle“. But he knew all too well that his mother had long been cast out of the Bright family, and these so–called relatives hadn’t lifted a finger for her in years. He

the earth may hold the land, but they can’t stop my feet. I go where

face stiffened. The guests whispered among themselves, speculating on the Brights‘ strained

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Chapter 760

as usual, “As far

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

target, choked on his drink, coughing uncontrollably.

the Bright family or not?” Suri looked at Mr. Bartley with an inscrutable gaze, “Tonight, I represent the Ashbourne

things over, her face all smiles, “We assumed, since we invited Mr. Bright, your family would come together. Our oversight, we’ll be sure to remember next time!”

lips curved in a frosty smile, “A daughter married off couldn’t tend to her original family affairs. I’m no longer associated with the Bright family.

“Enough, Suri.”

voice tense, “Must you make

glance on you. Zachary,

and the feeling of being humiliated once again

growing from strength to strength. Yet no matter how hard he tried, no matter how he presented himself, Suri remained indifferent

ballroom. Truth be told, this was also a ploy by the Bartleys to create

paired up and began to dance gracefully

“Mr. Bartley, pardon the interruption, but I have a matter to discuss with you in private, if you can

his glass tightened. That woman

fully aware of Suri’s significance, promptly stood up, “Of course, please follow me to the

smile

brought in and asked with a congenial

hear you’re planning an engagement between

up at the mention, “Yes! We’ve even

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