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,

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

Alston Bartley was a catch, but next

Ashbourne and Suri Bright. The Bartleys might hold local sway, but they’re no match for a top–tier conglomerate.”

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

waist without changing

in pain but managed to steal a glance at Marilla.

moment, it was as if the joy of spring had

you here?” Zachary approached the mother and

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should have called him “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 couldn’t bring himself to

yet firm, “The heavens may rule the skies, and the earth may hold the land, but they can’t stop my

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

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followed, his mouth running as usual, “As far as I know, the Bartleys didn’t extend an

but before he could shot back, Suri, ever the diplomat, cut in with a smile, “Oh, then I must ask the mayor what

choked on his drink, coughing uncontrollably.

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

Mrs. Bartley rushed to smooth things over, her face all smiles, “We assumed, since we invited Mr. Bright, your family would come together. Our oversight, we’ll be sure

smile, “A 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

“Enough, Suri.”

stepped closer, his voice tense, “Must you make

With you? Who do you think you are?” Suri turned away with a 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 I despise most isn’t the father who

breath constricted, and the

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

dazzling ballroom. Truth be told, this was also a ploy by the

air, guests paired up and began to dance gracefully in the

Frederic when Suri approached, her gait steady and confident, wearing a faint smile, “Mr. Bartley, pardon the interruption, but I have a matter to discuss with you in

That woman was completely disregarding him!

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

a cold, mocking smile curling her lips, like a sharp claw leaving

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

sipped her tea elegantly, “I hear you’re planning an engagement between your son and Ms.

We’ve even set

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