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,

to see Aaron in a new light, as if he was glowing with an

Bartley was a catch, but

Suri Bright. The Bartleys

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

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

to steal a glance at Marilla.

spring had poured into his eyes, creating

Zachary approached the mother

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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

firm, “The heavens may rule the skies, and the earth may hold the land, but they can’t stop my

guests whispered among themselves, speculating

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Chapter 760

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

Suri, ever the diplomat, cut in with a smile, “Oh, then I must ask the mayor what happened. Did Mr. Bartley forget that I am

Bartley, the accidental target, choked on his drink, coughing

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

to smooth things over, her face all smiles, “We assumed, since we invited Mr. Bright, your family

no longer associated with the Bright

“Enough, Suri.”

voice tense, “Must you make a

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

constricted, and the feeling of being humiliated

no matter how he presented himself, Suri remained indifferent to his advances. Her heart seemed to

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

filled the air, guests paired up and began to dance gracefully in the spacious living room of the villa.

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

glass tightened. That

stood up, “Of course, please follow me to the parlour.”

Frederic with a cold, mocking smile curling her lips, like a

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

hear you’re planning an

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

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