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?!”

seemed to see Aaron in a new light, as if he was glowing with an aura

was a catch, but next to Aaron, he’s completely outshone!”

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

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 like a straitjacket, and he kept tugging at

waist without changing her expression, “What, someone put fleas on your

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

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

here?” Zachary approached the mother and son.

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and these so–called relatives hadn’t lifted a finger for her in years. He couldn’t bring himself to acknowledge the kinship and simply gave Zachary a cold look.

the earth may hold the land, but they can’t stop

themselves, speculating on the Brights‘ strained

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mouth running as usual, “As far as I

with a smile, “Oh, then I must ask

Bartley, the accidental target, choked on his drink,

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

it’s our carelessness!” Mrs. Bartley rushed to smooth things over, her face all smiles, “We assumed, since we invited Mr. Bright, your family would

longer associated with the Bright family. So, if there is a next time, please send your invitation directly to Skyrim, home of

“Enough, Suri.”

stepped closer, his voice tense, “Must you make

my buttons, I wouldn’t waste words or even a glance on you. Zachary, you

constricted, and the feeling of being humiliated once

family 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 took proper

into a dazzling ballroom. Truth be told, this was also a ploy by the Bartleys to create a meeting opportunity for their son and the

paired up and began to dance gracefully

faint smile, “Mr. Bartley, pardon the interruption, but I have a matter to discuss with

That woman was completely

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

they turned to leave, Suri glanced back at Frederic with a cold, mocking smile curling her lips, like a sharp

ordered some fine tea to be brought in and asked with a congenial smile, “Mrs. Ashbourne, what brings you to me

planning an engagement between your

even

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