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.”

buzzed, “Aaron?!”

seemed to see Aaron in a new light, as

Mr. Alston Bartley was a catch, but next to Aaron, he’s completely

is the son of Chairman Ashbourne and Suri Bright. The Bartleys might hold local sway, but

mother, Aaron had donned the very type of suit he abhorred. It felt like a straitjacket, and

Suri pinched her son’s waist without changing

in pain but managed to steal a glance at Marilla. Their eyes met, and she beamed, waving

was as if the joy of spring had poured

here?” Zachary approached the mother and

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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 gave

may rule the skies, and the earth may hold

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

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Chapter 760

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

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

Bartley, the accidental target, choked

matter if I’m part of the Bright family or not?” Suri looked at Mr. Bartley with an inscrutable gaze, “Tonight, I represent the Ashbourne family, accompanied by my son to join the gaiety. Surely Mr. and Mrs. Bartley wouldn’t

we invited Mr. Bright, your family would come together. Our oversight, we’ll

associated with the Bright family. So, if there is

“Enough, Suri.”

“Must you make a

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

face twitched, his breath constricted, and the

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

brief interlude, the Bartley 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

melodious music filled the air, guests paired up and began to

faint smile, “Mr. Bartley, pardon the

on his glass tightened. That woman was

of Suri’s significance, promptly stood up, “Of course, please follow me to the parlour.”

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

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

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

Bartley perked up at the mention, “Yes! We’ve even set a date, the fifteenth

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