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,

new light, as if he was

Mr. Alston Bartley was a

Bartleys might hold

Tonight, to appease his mother, Aaron had donned the very type of suit

fidgeting like a monkey?” Suri pinched her son’s waist without

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

as if the joy of spring had poured into his eyes, creating ripples in his heart.

here?” Zachary

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been cast out of the Bright family, and these so–called

may rule the skies, and the earth may hold the

whispered among themselves, speculating on the Brights‘

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running as usual, “As far as

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

choked on his drink, coughing uncontrollably.

an inscrutable gaze, “Tonight, I represent the Ashbourne family, accompanied by my son to join the gaiety. Surely Mr. and Mrs.

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

with the Bright family. So, if there

“Enough, Suri.”

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

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.

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

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

Truth be told, this was also a

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

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 you can spare

on his glass tightened. That woman

stood up,

glanced back at Frederic with a cold, mocking smile curling her lips, like a sharp claw leaving a scratch on his heart.

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

an engagement between your son and Ms. Marilla Abernathy?”

We’ve even set a date, the

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