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.”

stopped in her tracks. Her heart tightened and she

there was

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

“Ah!”

strong force grabbed her arm, pulling her into the darkness like a

next second, she crashed into a calm chest, the man’s slightly hurried breath brushing her

heavy, making her feel both

It belonged to Thaddeus.

would sprain her ankle, his sturdy arms immediately tightened around her

He both wanted to protect her and

was shocked and angry,

knew it would take some effort to get up here.” Thaddeus’s eyes

military academy, so it was quite easy for him to evade a

him in every aspect, so

when he wanted to see Evadne did he have to

acting

angry she raised her foot to stomp on his foot, but Thaddeus quickly

met, their gaze hot and

to meet Evadne, and his greedy

you staring at? Haven’t you seen it before?” Evadne snapped, her ear

gained some weight.” Thaddeus stared

had a bit

Gained weight.

Gained weight?

angry? Gaining a bit of weight isn’t bad. You were too thin before. Your waist was all bones and it hurt my hands. You should

her eyes wide open, and she slapped

her right wrist. The imprint of a slap was vivid on his face, like a branding of shame. “Evadne, is this how you treat people

you, but do you always have to

For what? For manipulating Caroline into testifying against

anyone should be saying thanks, it’s you, not me. You used Caroline to set a trap

“Evadne!”

anger. His starry eyes flashed

want to

grip, and she couldn’t break free: Fighting him off was impossible. She was no match for this ex–military man!. So, she reached into her jacket pocket with her left hand, intending to grab her phone and call Jason.

only scream for help, but her cry was abruptly

the hand holding her wrist was slick with sweat,

last time he had kissed her

didn’t

what desire is?

wildly. His usually impeccable self–control was teetering dangerously on the

gaze became even more erratic, his eyes tinged with red: Initially, he just wanted to silence her, but now, his kiss was fierce, as if

her

Frustration. Anger.

tear rolled

only to be

“Thaddeus! You’re a beast!”

his eyes blazing, sprinted forward and pulled Thaddeus off Evadne, then aimed a punch

for Thaddeus, who effortlessly dodged the

“Jason!”

called out to Jason, but he was oblivious to

with the sight of Evadne being forcefully kissed by Thaddeus, his eyes fixated on the seductive

going

slightly, a frown creasing

for his swift kicks in Elmsworth. He spun around, his leg

best effort was too slow for

him, his hand gripping Jason’s shoulder, and with a swift motion, Jason was brought

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