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,

revelation, they all seemed to see Aaron in a new light, as

unfair! I thought Mr. Alston Bartley was a catch, but next to Aaron, he’s completely outshone!”

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

in the shadows. Tonight, to appease his mother, Aaron had donned the very type of suit he

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

Marilla. Their eyes

of spring had

brings you here?” Zachary approached the mother and son.

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family, and these so–called relatives hadn’t lifted a finger for her in years.

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

whispered among themselves, speculating on the Brights‘

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Chapter 760

I were Mr. Bartley’s invited guests.” Warner followed, his mouth running as usual, “As far as I know,

ever the diplomat, cut in with a smile, “Oh, then I must ask the mayor

choked on his

does it matter if I’m part of the Bright family or not?” Suri looked at Mr. Bartley with an inscrutable gaze, “Tonight,

smooth things over, her face all smiles, “We assumed, since we invited Mr. Bright, your family would come together. Our oversight, we’ll be sure to remember next time!”

I’m no longer associated with the Bright family. So, if there is a next time, please send

“Enough, Suri.”

you make 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

his breath constricted, and the feeling of

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

the Bartley family’s living room was transformed into a dazzling ballroom. Truth be told, this was also a ploy by the

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

in conversation with 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 you can spare a moment?”

That

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

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

in and asked

sipped her tea elegantly, “I hear you’re planning an engagement

even set a

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