Chapter 346

Emeric and Cassius‘ were not at home tonight. They were out of the country, negotiating some deals. The house was mostly filled with women.

Avery wasn’t exactly a stranger in the house, and given the late hour and the fact that Myra had had an accident, she didn’t want to disturb the family. So, Evadne took Avery to the living room.

Little did she expect to find Debby there, sipping on a cup of coffee alone.

“Debby, you’re still up.”

Evadne was somewhat surprised, then turned to introduce Avery, “Oh, this is my friend.”

“Mr. Avery. I remember him from Myra’s birthday party”

Debby placed her coffee cup down with elegance and gave Avery a slight smile. Evadne has never had a male friend apart from her brothers. Mr. Chambers, you’re the first.”

“It’s an honor to be chosen as her friend.”

Avery’s deep eyes were filled with sincerity and a hint of a smile, “And it’s even more of an honor to have a private meeting with the future First Lady of Helgen.”

Evadne, taken aback, hadn’t expected him to say that:

Debby, with a placid expression, responded, “I’m just Evadne’s sister, and my husband is just a common member of the Helgen parliament. Your words are more than I can bear.”

Avery merely curved his lips in response, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

“Evadne, I’ll leave you to entertain your guest: I won’t disturb you.” Debby slowly stood up and left the room.

Even though Evadne was smiling, she could feel something was off between Debby and Avery, but she couldn’t put her finger on it.

Debby stepped out of the living room.

As soon as the door closed, her face turned sombre. She pulled out her phone from her coat pocket and dialed her assistant.

“Have you found anything on what I asked you to look intb?”

“Ma’am, I have. The background check on Avery has been sent to your private email.”

“Understood.”

Since it was late, Avery didn’t stay long.

When they got back to the car, Harvey immediately said with a cheerful laugh, “Mr. Avery, Ms. Evadne’s attitude towards you is getting better and better. She even invited you in for a chat.”

Avery adjusted his glasses, his expression not quite pleased, “Let’s go.”

Evadne had neither accepted his gift nor invited him in of her own accord.

Everything was as it always had been. He was the one making all the effort, the one who was always willing.

Evadne had never taken a step towards him.

“Thaddeus has been completely cast aside by Ms. Evadne. If you look around, there’s no other man more outstanding than you, Mr. Avery. You and Ms. Evadne are bound to end up together!”

Avery, with a light touch, loosened his Windsor knot, asking casually, “So, do you mean I’m not as good as Thaddeus?”

Harvey shivered, almost scared out of his wits, “I would never dare! Please forgive me, Mr. Avery!”

“Evadne might have moved on from Thaddeus, but Thaddeus hasn’t moved on from her. We can’t let our guard down.”

As he spoke, Avery looked out the window, his gaze unreadable.

“By the way, Mr. Avery, the investigation you asked for has made some progress.” Harvey said with a grim face.

“Go on.”

and Ms. Evadne were assaulted at the racetrack, someone did indeed tamper with the horses. Our people tested the horses‘ blood samples

plastic bag from his briefcase. Inside was a syringe, “After reviewing the surveillance footage, we confirmed that the person behind this was

half–closed his eyes, full of mockery, “Both Byron and Matthew are born troublemakers. Byron doesn’t have his brother’s skill,

scrutiny. Such a fool doesn’t deserve

slide, can we? It’s too humiliating!”

“Of course not.”

back comfortably, closing his eyes for a moment of rest, “That’s not too much for an

absolutely not! You’re already

even

shaking

had been the one hurt that day, would Byron still

bath and finished her skincare routine, her heavy mood

are you asleep yet?” Debby’s voice came from outside the

Debby!

Debby entered the room.

in a light blue silk nightgown, her clear eyes

most beautiful First Lady is

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It’s golden and even brighter than the lights in the courtyard. It almost blinded me.” Debby

continued her facial massage,

horse, or did he

his. He wanted to gift it to me, but I didn’t

a purebred horse. You managed to resist such a

murmuring, “That’s good.

Evadne, with her sharp ears, caught what she said,

can tell that Mr. Avery likes you. The way he looks at

book qut there like ‘How to Stop Being Attractive‘ or ‘How to Stop Men from Liking You? I’m getting a stress reaction to dating. At this rate, I might have to become

Because Mr. Thaddeus hurt you?” Debby teased

That’s just a dog bite!

put too much force into her hand, practically

the moon about that horse. She’s out back riding it right now,” Debby

Aviana is riding that

eyes wide, “I haven’t

a horse. You’re always giving away million–dollar jewels like they’re nothing,

then, Aviana’s triumphant laughter could be heard

rubbed her forehead, “Alright, as long

down on the sofa, pressing her lips together, as if hesitating to say

see me this late, you must have

sat down next to her, linking their arms intimately,

!

  • “Did Mr. Avery visit our home when we were young? You seem to have a good relationship with him,” Debby asked casually.

We were classmates

him out, and he was grateful. We were inseparable, just like two peas in a pod. Because of my family background, none of the kids wanted to play with me. They all stayed away. I could only stick with him, and he became my playmate. To be honest, I was quite happy during that time. Then he went

is like a complete stranger,” Debby’s gaze

I first saw him, I couldn’t recognize him. He used to be so fair and delicate, like a little girl. But now,

do you think is more handsome, him or Mr. Thaddeus?” Debby teased, winking

do you keep bringing him up? It’s

not against you making friends. Mr. Jeff is a good friend of our father’s. His son would never hurt you.

someone investigate, “Mr. Avery is not as simple as he seems. I’ve looked into his background. He’s a big deal in Helgen. His business is extensive and complex. Helgen isn’t as simple as here. The mafia and drugs are rampant, and corruption is blatant. After your brother–in–law took office, the first thing he wanted

sounds like you and your husband are

“Don’t change the subject.”

also heard rumors that he was once secretly summoned by the prosecutor for drug–related charges. But due to lack of evidence,

did you say?”

there was no evidence, and he was eventually released without charges, no smoke without fire. The fact that he was investigated meant that he was highly suspected. And the prosecutor who tried him was your brother–in–law’s student, a man of integrity who

hand, worry clouding her features, “Evadne, it’s okay to be just friends. But you

pondered this. After a moment, she nodded slightly, “Debby, I’m an adult now. I’ve experienced a lot, seen the worst

what you

days later. Late

pulled into the driveway of Windermere Estate,

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