Chapter 244

After Thaddeus departed, Evadne helped a numb Jason back to the office.

She gently laid Jason’s trembling body flat, his forehead beaded with sweat, his lips tightly pursed. She commenced a preliminary examination of his limbs with the precision of a seasoned surgeon

“Miss Evadne. I’m fine”

Although Jason was numb all over, he wasn’t completely incapacitated. Seeing Evadne so concerned for him, he felt a lump in his throat, “I’m sorry for causing you trouble.”

“Nonsense, you were only trying to protect me. Just don’t be so impulsive next time; Evadne admonished gently, her hands working to massage his legs. “I wasn’t impulsive.”

Jason mustered all his strength to sit up on the couch, his gaze determined, “Even if it happened a thousand times, I’d still be the first one to jump in to protect you.” Jason, you can’t just rely on your skills and overestimate yourself, exposing yourself to dangers you can’t handle. You’re no match for Thaddeus! Do you think he was just idling away his four years in military school?”

Evadne’s eyes reddened with worry. “He was lenient with you today. If you weren’t my man, he might have dislocated your arm!”

“I don’t care! What’s death to me?”

Jason stood up shakily, his tall figure completely overshadowing Evadne, “Even if it kills me, I won’t let that brute harm you!”

“Jason.” Evadne stared, wide–eyed, into his teary eyes.

The next second, Jason’s tears began to fall.

Due to his numbed nerves, he didn’t even realize he was crying.

“Jason, why are you crying again?”

Evadne teased, her heart filled with a bitter sweetness as she raised her hand to wipe his tears.

Suddenly, Jason, mustering courage from somewhere, wrapped his long arms around her waist and pulled her into his embrace.

His other hand pressed down on her back, as if he wished to melt her into his pounding chest.

Evadne, not a fool, could sense the complex emotions in Jason’s hug.

“Jason, let me go. Let’s talk,” she gently pushed him away.

“Miss Evadne. I’m ready to take any punishment you deem fit for my actions,” Jason’s face was tear–streaked, resembling melting ice.

He knew he was playing the victim card, pitifully begging for a piece of candy from his mistress.

It was somewhat shameless, but he felt angry, distraught, and was on the verge of going crazy!

However, Evadne wasn’t someone who was easily swayed.

She gave him a stern look, her voice cold, “Starting tomorrow, you’re taking a week off. Go home and rest.”

“But Miss Evadne.” Jason was taken aback, his heart aching.-

“Your stress levels have been high recently and your emotional fluctuations have been drastic. This week, relax and sort out your feelings. Think about how you want to continue working by my side.”

Glynnis had been interrogated by the police overnight. It had been a whole day.

These twenty–four hours had been torture for Glynnis, who was accustomed to a life of privilege. Even though she was given food and drinks, she was not allowed to sleep or rest. She was exhausted, with dark circles under her eyes, her behind sore from sitting for so long!

A harsh light was shining down on her, making her expensively maintained hair seem dry!

It was torture!

do with me. I was framed by Evadne.

but she kept on denying, her words as

then, the door to the interrogation room

and carrying a black

I am Ms. Glynnis’s

Cedric, the famous lawyer?

lit up at the sight

“I need to have a word

room, as the only person she was allowed to

Cedric! Did my father send you to

down her face, “Help me! I can’t hold

case, it means I have at least an 80% chance of getting you

gently, his eyes sharp, “But you need to cooperate with me fully. Tell me everything about

“Okay, okay!”

how Cedric had previously handled even her mother’s big mess. She believed he could save her, so she

detail about the incident.

listened without uttering a

Cedric, can’t you do anything about that

in anger, “If it weren’t for that wretched

she’s the victim. And you know very well what kind of background

our opponent is formidable. The Ashbourne family’s heiress is ruthless. If we can get you off the hook, that’s good enough. Don’t

snubbed, but given her situation,

the editor–in–chief of Pioneer Post. This can be useful to us. It can indirectly prove

eyes were dark and deep, expertly twirling the pen in his hand. “Also, there’s that suspect, Kevin. He was in a romantic relationship with Caroline before the incident happened. This is crucial. It’s the

pin everything on Kevin?” Glynnis dropped her voice to barely a whisper, her

a

would he take the fall? As far as I know, he’s completely broken things

needn’t worry

ace lawyer of Elmsworth, had made his way to where he was today not only through the influential connections of the Dempsey

case

pleas, Evadne finally gave him a

him to rest but to reflect, to consider how he should

Evadne, under the guise of Alea, finally agreed to

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left in front of Evadne. She served the tea and poured the

She might be Alea, but she was foremost a businesswoman. A moment of pride wouldn’t help, boosting the hotel’s popularity and making money were

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to take

was absolutely overjoyed, almost

knee in gratitude

that if the K Group needed a spokesperson for any product, she would take on the role for free,

this is?” Ada asked, looking at the document in

coffee,

and her manager looked at

Such speed was incredible!

I

plan for you, I had a backup plan, just in case. I didn’t think I’d

feeling a mix of

just around the corner. Isn’t the project too big?

You’d be interested in black roses, right?”

exclaimed, her voice

the time might be too tight. But if we replace the red roses

flushed with

previous plan by Evadne was satisfying, but this

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