His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 760

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,

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

unfair! I thought Mr. Alston Bartley was a catch,

Bartleys

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 like a straitjacket, and he kept

like a monkey?” Suri pinched her son’s waist without changing her expression, “What, someone put fleas on your

Marilla. Their eyes met, and she beamed, waving at him

it was as if the joy of spring had poured into

here?” Zachary approached the mother and

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family, and these so–called relatives hadn’t lifted a finger for her in years. He couldn’t bring himself to acknowledge the

smile was gracious, yet firm, “The heavens may rule the skies, and the earth may hold

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

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Chapter 760

were Mr. Bartley’s invited guests.” Warner followed, his mouth running as usual, “As far as

smile, “Oh, then I must ask the mayor what happened. Did Mr. Bartley forget that I am part of the Bright family, or did

choked on his drink,

at Mr. Bartley with an inscrutable gaze, “Tonight, I represent the Ashbourne family, accompanied by my son to join the

since we invited

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

“Enough, Suri.”

closer, his voice tense, “Must you make a scene

words or even a glance on you. Zachary, you should know, of all the Bright family, the person I despise most isn’t the father who cast me out, but you,

breath constricted, and the feeling of

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

family’s living room was transformed into a dazzling ballroom. Truth be told, this was also a ploy by the Bartleys to create a meeting opportunity for their son

up and began to dance gracefully in the spacious living

steady and confident, wearing a faint smile, “Mr. Bartley, pardon the interruption, but I have a matter to discuss with you in private, if

on his glass tightened. That woman

significance, promptly stood up, “Of course, please follow me to

Suri glanced back at Frederic with a cold, mocking smile curling her lips, like

tea to be brought in and asked with a congenial smile, “Mrs. Ashbourne, what

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

mention, “Yes! We’ve even set a date, the

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