Chapter 272

The hallway outside.

Gordon stood at the door of the hospital ward, eyeing the two rows of guards standing in the corridor. Their uniform stance and stoic expressions, not to mention the intimidating aura they exuded, sent chills down his spine.

The door opened, military boots hitting the floor with a cold, crisp sound.

Bennett stepped out, adjusting his military cap and maintaining a stone–faced expression. Years of military discipline had taught him to mask his emotions in the presence of strangers.

“Salute!” The guards snapped to attention, saluting him.

“Let’s go.”

With a nonchalant command, Bennett swept past Gordon, followed by the guards.

The hallway fell silent once more.

Gordon watched Bennett’s retreating figure. His handsome and stern profile, his powerful and masculine charm, and his unpretentious demeanor had him, a grown man, utterly captivated.

He was faced with the stark reality of the chasm that existed between individuals.

Just as he was lost in his thoughts, Thaddeus emerged, walking with heavy steps and a shadowed look in his eyes

“Thaddeus, you shouldn’t push yourself. Given your current condition, you really shouldn’t leave the hospital prematurely!”

Gordon rushed over to support Thaddeus, only to be stubbornly pushed away. “I cannot. If I don’t return to the corporation, Frederic and Elspeth will become suspicious. They’ll use any excuse to undermine my authority. My hospitalization and injury must not be…”

Overcome by the stress and frustration of arguing with Bennett, Thaddeus, who had been holding back, finally broke into a fit of coughing.

The hollow sound echoed from his chest, sending fear and panic through Gordon. His heart ached at the sight, his eyes welling up with tears.

“Thaddeus, the corporation, the presidency, none of that is as important as your health!”

“Don’t worry, I won’t die. I’ve been through countless battles and injuries over the years. I’m still here, aren’t I?”

Thaddeus straightened up, taking a deep breath.

When he recalled Bennett’s harsh words about him disgracing the military, his eyes reddened slightly.

How unfair.

That evening, Evadne had booked a luxury suite at K Orld Hotel, preparing a feast of fine wine and food for Bennett.

Arnold, Aaron, and Nydia, who were all working and studying in Elmsworth, all rushed over. Siblings gathering together was always a joyful occasion, and the, atmosphere was incredibly lively.

as soon as they had welcomed him. Everyone was filled with regret at his departure, and Evadne couldn’t help, but tear up, drowning her sorrows

a mix of happiness and frustration. Why did Thaddeus like

it because of the shared hardship they experienced on Misty Mountain, or did he feel some strange guilt after learning that she was the little girl he had saved thirteen years

from the delicate Acacia to her, a noble and aloof

of her

heartbreak Acacia caused him wasn’t that deep. He had quickly moved on

Despicable old man!

mountain to be a forest ranger again, and you even risked your life to save someone! You almost fell off the

and hugged her tightly, refusing to let go. “You little devil! You’re going to scare me to death! If anything happens to

little sister!” Bennett noticed Evadne sticking out her tongue and gasping for air, and quickly intervened

away.

is new. I’ve heard of dying for love, but dying for a sibling? That’s a first.” Aaron teased Arnold while stuffing a large piece of

help but cover her mouth with

always quiet and reserved in front of her brothers. She almost

Evadne survived a great danger. Stop saying words like ‘little devil‘

I’m just worried about

had been taken away by Bennett, but he was not giving

to be a harmonious sibling gathering had turned into a

to save that person. Didn’t they present you with a banner of honor?” Aaron asked

what happened later.” Evadne shrugged indifferently, continuously eating the shrimp that Bennett

did present a banner.” Cassius wiped his

at him in surprise. Evadne, with a shrimp in her mouth,

number with Captain Sean of the Forest Park ranger team. He contacted me later and told me that the woman you saved had come øver in a wheelchair with her family two days ago. They presented a banner and wanted to thank you

Sean? Does that

whom you’ve always held in high regard, and Captain Sean are aware of your

you’re the heiress to the Ashbourne family. They merely asked me to take care of you, as any brother should. They also mentioned that your donations to Misty Mountain Park over the years have been more than sufficient. Professor Leo has

Cassius!” Evadne set down her lobster,

it to be a secret either. After all, you’re our precious little sister, and Dad’s favorite. Even though some people know about your identity now, if you ever decide to take over the family business and assume my position, stepping into the public eye will be inevitable. You should start getting

that

as she looked at Cassius, “Cassius, by the sound of it, have I passed Emeric’s test? Can I leave

and her mood, which had been spoiled by the annoying man,

‘killing‘ her husband. She had already accomplished the latter two, and it

eager, but don’t rush. Dad’s quite busy lately. Once he’s done with his current commitments, he’ll let

a bit too serious? It’s a family business. He only needs one word

comment, stuffing more steak into his

and Evadne and

“Ahem, Aaron, are you implying that it’s not as

that’s what I meant!” Aaron

I guess I’ll make a toast to our sister

cheeks flushed as she stood up, her sincerity apparent, “May you get

emptying her wine

more, her cheeks a

on, let’s all make a toast to Evadne! May all

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