His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

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The room was abuzz with disbelief! Everyone who had graced this evening’s party knew it was organized for the esteemed Mr. Bartley and Ms. Abernathy, the belle of the hour.

They were all, in essence, the supporting cast to this glamorous affair.

Yet, in a bold move that had everyone’s jaws hitting the floor, Aaron had swooped in and stolen the spotlight, whisking away Mr. Alston Bartley’s betrothed! And Ms. Marilla Abernathy had made her choice without a second’s hesitation, favoring Aaron over the two suitors vying for her attention.

Indeed, Aaron was a catch by anyard: wealth, lineage, looks. However, the engagement between the

Abernathy family and the Bartley family was practically set in stone. Wasn’t this a slap in the face of the Bartley family in front of the entire high society?

Beneath the opulent chandelier’s glow, Aaron’s gaze was fixed on Marilla’s eyes, which were as clear and bright as the stars above.

Others glided with grace around them, but they stood awkwardly still, their limbs stiff as if they were wooden posts. This had to stop before the entire Ashbourne family became the night’s laughing stock.

“Um, Aaron, weren’t we supposed to dance?” Marilla blinked up at him, her voice a soft whisper.

Captain Ashbourne was sweating bullets, his Adam’s apple bobbing nervously, “I can’t dance.”

He was all fiery passion, his affection deep, acting on impulse to prevent the Bartley boy from touching the one he cherished.

But Aaron had forgotten one crucial fact: when it came to solving cases, he was top–notch. Dancing, however, not so much.

Marilla paused, and then broke into a gentle smile, “That’s Okay. I’ll teach you.”

“Just go through the motions?”

“No, we’re going to do this properly.” She suddenly looked every inch the stern teacher, “I don’t want you to be embarrassed, Aaron.”

He brushed off the concern with a casual smile, “I’m not in the business or political worlds, remember? Outside this room, I might never cross paths with these people again. There’s nothing to be embarrassed about.”

But Marilla looked down, her eyes glistening, “I know you stepped in to help me out. I know that. I’ve already become a burden to you, and I don’t want to cause you any more trouble.”

“If every day you bring me ‘trouble‘, I’d wake up laughing from my dreams,” Aaron blurted out his inner thought, his gaze intense with unspoken emotion.

Marilla’s breath hitched, her tender lips pressing slightly, “Aaron, let’s dance. You need put your right hand on my shoulder blade.”

soft, delicate curve of her shoulder, his mind going blank as his heart raced. Then Marilla placed her left hand on his sturdy

He took her hand confidently, the calluses on

“Aaron, I thought you couldn’t dance.”

with that, Aaron moved, spinning Marilla with an unexpected agility. They weren’t the best dancers, often out of sync with the music, and Aaron

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watched his daughter and Aaron dance together, his eyes bulging in shock, his grip tightening around his glass to the

“Mr. Frederic Abernathy!”

of an outburst, “Ms. Abernathy is my fiancée, and we’re to be formally engaged next month! How can she dance with another man in full view of everyone?

It was Mr. Ashbourne

be blaming yourself for dawdling, for not being by Marilla’s side at the

talking about? I was the first to approach her!” Alston was shaking with anger and anxiety, “It’s your daughter who took Mr. Ashbourne’s hand right in front of me! If you didn’t see it,

voice raised slightly, drawing glances from the nearby guests. Thankfully, the music was loud enough to drown out

turned icy, his gaze as sharp as talons, seizing Alston’s eyes. In that moment, Alston realized just how formidable the chairman of the Abernathy Group

could be.

his father but a force to

and your elder! How can you speak

father’s urgent signals, suddenly realized

But now he was being prompted

Alston’s pale face as he rose slowly, “I’ve never seen a prospective son–in–law dare to speak to his future father–in–law in such a manner before. One of these days, I really should thank Aaron for giving me the chance

and chased after Frederic regardless of the

had wound down, and guests were trickling out. Marilla found herself strolling towards the Abernathy

Dennis reassured her, “Ms. Abernathy, Mr. Abernathy had an

brows furrowed with worry, “Do you think Dad’s upset because I danced with

her,

“Ms. Abernathy.”

and Aaron approached. Marilla greeted them

Mrs. Ashbourne!”

her face, “My dear, you’re such a lovely child. The more I see you, the

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as a tack, could tell Suri wasn’t merely being polite. Her fondness for Marilla was genuine, unlike the mayor’s wife whose kindness was all for show. She couldn’t hide the disdain in her eyes, and if it weren’t for

Mrs. Ashbourne,” Marilla’s cheeks blushed.

behind his mother, his gaze heavy and

Marilla.

bracelet from her wrist