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,

a catch, but next to Aaron,

The Bartleys might hold local sway, but

fixed in the corners of his eyes as his hands clenched in the shadows. Tonight, to appease his mother, Aaron had

her son’s waist without changing her expression, “What, someone

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

that moment, it was as if the joy of spring

here?” Zachary approached the mother and son.

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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 acknowledge the kinship and simply

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

guests whispered among themselves, speculating on the Brights‘ strained

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Chapter 760

and I were Mr. Bartley’s invited guests.” Warner followed, his mouth running as

eyes flashed with cold fury, but before he could shot back, Suri, ever the diplomat, cut in with a smile, “Oh, then

choked on his drink, coughing

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

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

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.”

closer, his voice tense, “Must you make a scene in front of

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 cast me out, but you, who slandered and blackened Emeric’s name

the feeling of being humiliated once

matter how hard he tried, no matter how he presented himself, Suri remained indifferent to his

Truth be told, this was also a

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 private, if

glass tightened. That woman

stood up, “Of course, please follow me

to leave, Suri glanced back at Frederic with a cold, mocking smile curling her lips, like a sharp claw leaving a scratch

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

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

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

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