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,

new light, as if

Mr. Alston Bartley was a catch,

Suri Bright. The Bartleys might hold local sway,

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

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

a glance at Marilla. Their eyes met, and she beamed, waving

joy of spring had poured into

Zachary

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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 gave Zachary a cold

may hold the land, but they can’t stop my feet. I go where

themselves, speculating on the Brights‘ strained family

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Chapter 760

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

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

Bartley, the accidental target, choked on

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

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

family affairs. I’m no longer associated with the Bright family. So, if there is a next time, please send your invitation directly to Skyrim, home of the

“Enough, Suri.”

voice tense, “Must you make a scene in front of everyone?”

it weren’t for you pressing my buttons, I wouldn’t waste words or even a glance on you. Zachary, you should know,

twitched, his breath constricted, and the feeling of being humiliated once

matter how he presented himself, Suri remained indifferent to his advances. Her heart

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

began to dance gracefully in the spacious living room of

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

his glass tightened. That woman was completely disregarding

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

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

Bartley ordered some fine tea to be brought in and asked

planning an engagement between your son

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

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