Chapter 243

“Miss Evadne, are you really planning to go easy on that Ms. Edith? This has got to be the softest I’ve ever seen you.”

Jason saw Evadne kicking off her high heels haphazardly, revealing a helpless yet doting smile. He neatly arranged them under the table for her.

At the moment, Evadne was furiously playing a video game to relax, wreaking havoc in the virtual world.

In this game world, the female slaughter queen Cifer had become a goddess adored by players. Every time she live–streamed her gaming, hundreds of thousands of people would watch, the popularity was enormous.

“What are you thinking, going easy? I’m a charitable businesswoman, not a saint brimming with sympathy. I haven’t dealt with Edith only because I currently have no concrete evidence. She made Glynnis her scapegoat, all the suspicions are indirect, and I can’t do anything to her.”

“It seems like there’s a deep grudge between you and Ms. Edith.

Jason grumbled, “She didn’t show any remorse at all, and even glared at you when she left. That look was simply devouring!”

“She’d better be capable of devouring me, or else I suggest she blink. Otherwise, she might end up being the joke herself when her scheme backfires.”

Her phone vibrated at this moment, with a call from Cassius.

“Cassius!” Evadne quickly picked up, her voice sweet and sticky.

“Evadne, are you at the hotel?” Cassius asked.

“Yes, in the office.”

“So, are you with Jason?” Cassius lowered his voice.

Evadne, astute as she was, immediately caught on and got up to walk towards the door, pretending to go to the restroom.

If she asked Jason to leave at this time, it would surely make the perceptive Jareth suspicious that she was deliberately avoiding him.

After reaching the private restroom, Evadne closed the door.

“Cassius, what’s the matter? Is it about Jason?”

“It doesn’t have much to do with Jason but there are some connections. He’s with you, so there are some things I can’t say openly.”

Cassius paused, his tone steady, “Mr. Frederic, in order to get his daughter out, once again sought the help of Jason’s lawyer brother, Cedric Dempsey. Cedric has already gone to the police station to get Miss Abernathy.”

Evadne’s pupils darkened, “With Jim guarding her, the probability of Glynnis getting out is quite high.”

“Cedric is wily and experienced, with an undefeated record in his decade–long legal career, and he won’t allow himself to fail. So even if he has to resort to unscrupulous means, he will clear Miss Abernathy’s name.”

Cassius gently reminded, “Evadne, if I were Cedric, I would start with that Ms. Caroline. After all, she is currently the primary witness accusing Glynnis.”

“Cassius, I get what you’re saying. But Caroline is not in my hands right now. She’s controlled by Thaddeus.”

Evadne took a deep breath, her expression calm, “I’ll handle–this matter. You and Thad shouldn’t get involved. Especially Thad, he’s a civil servant and can’t do anything illegal for my sake. If he’s caught by someone with malicious intentions, it won’t be good.”

After ending the call, she felt a heavier burden on her heart..

As for Glynnis, she had never taken her seriously. After all, Elspeth was the ant queen she wanted to take down.

But she was worried that this matter would upset Jason again. That foolish young man had a strong sense of responsibility and was too sensitive. Would he come crying to her again?

With a heavy mood, Evadne walked towards the office:

“Evadne.”

the deep call, she abruptly stopped in her tracks. Her heart tightened and she turned

her, there

her head, rubbing her slightly aching temples, thinking she must be hallucinating due to lack

“Ah!”

arm, pulling

the man’s slightly hurried breath

embrace was deep and heavy, making

It belonged to Thaddeus.

was afraid she would sprain her ankle, his sturdy arms immediately tightened around her

with conflicting emotions. He both wanted to protect her and feared she would

did you get in?” Evadne was shocked and angry, her cheeks flushed as

knew it would take some effort to

graduate from a military academy, so it was quite easy

in every aspect, so he didn’t have to

have to rack his brains and make a

acting like a

on his foot, but

their gaze hot

Evadne, and his greedy eyes uncontrollably traced her face over and

you staring at? Haven’t you seen it before?”

seem to have gained some weight.” Thaddeus stared at her without

had a bit

Gained weight.

Gained weight?

was all bones and it hurt my hands.

as red as the rising sun, her eyes

his face, like a branding of shame. “Evadne,

gratitude from you, but do you always

For manipulating Caroline

heaved with indignation, her eyes sparkling dangerously. Even her scornful laugh was stunning. “Thaddeus, you have no shame. If anyone should be saying thanks, it’s you, not me. You used Caroline to set a trap for Glynnis. Can you honestly say you

“Evadne!”

chest tight with anger. His starry eyes flashed red. “I just wanted to

I don’t want to see you at

was impossible. She was no match for this ex–military man!. So, she reached into her jacket pocket with her

only scream for help, but her cry

hand holding her wrist was slick with sweat, and beads of perspiration trickled down his

had kissed her like

time, he didn’t

This is wrong. But isn’t that what desire is? Knowing it’s wrong, but unable

Thaddeus‘ heart pounded wildly. His usually

wanted to silence her, but now, his

resisting, fighting back with all her might. But her body was being controlled by him, her lips tangled with his, her breath stolen by him,

Frustration. Anger.

tear rolled down

woman who had loved this man for thirteen years, only to be left unrequited. What sin had she committed to

“Thaddeus! You’re a beast!”

blazing, sprinted forward and pulled Thaddeus off Evadne,

too slow for Thaddeus,

“Jason!”

called out to Jason, but he was

Thaddeus, his eyes fixated on

going

a frown creasing

holder, once famed for his swift kicks in Elmsworth. He spun

effort was

gripping Jason’s shoulder, and

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