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.”

time, when you and Ms. Evadne were assaulted at the racetrack, someone did indeed tamper with the horses. Our people tested the horses‘ blood samples and found a stimulant that can disrupt an animal’s brain function. Moreover, our people conducted

reviewing the surveillance footage, we

are born troublemakers.

scrutiny. Such a fool

let this slide, can we?

“Of course not.”

for a moment of rest, “That’s not too much for an eye–for–eye

agreed, “Not at all, absolutely not! You’re already considering brotherly affection

even worth

shaking

been the one hurt that day, would Byron

her skincare routine, her heavy mood finally lifted a

yet?” Debby’s voice came from

Debby!

Debby entered the room.

nightgown,

most beautiful First

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even brighter than the lights in the courtyard. It

it’s Avery’s horse.” Evadne continued her facial massage, being

or did he gift it

his. He wanted to gift it to

you a purebred horse. You managed to resist such a temptation. It seems you’re truly trying

thoughtfully, murmuring, “That’s good. I can rest easy

what she

way he looks at you is

know, he’s already confessed his feelings to me. Goodness, is there some sort of 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

Thaddeus hurt

hurting me. That’s just a dog bite! Ow, that

Thaddeus, she put too much force into her

that horse. She’s out back riding it right now,” Debby changed the subject with

Aviana is riding

eyes wide, “I haven’t even ridden it

jewels like they’re nothing, but you can’t handle Aviana riding

could be heard faintly from

“Alright, as

sofa, pressing her lips together, as if hesitating

see me this late, you must have

over and sat down next to her, linking their arms intimately, she whispered,

!

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

did. We were

my family background, none of the kids wanted to play with me. They all stayed away.

that his reappearance to you is like a complete stranger,” Debby’s gaze was profound, as if she was deep

right. When I first saw him, I couldn’t recognize him. He used to be so

is more handsome, him or Mr.

you keep bringing him up?

not against you making friends. Mr. Jeff is a good

Avery that she had 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

you and your husband are going to

“Don’t change the subject.”

Avery’s scale, he would have to be involved with the mafia. I’ve also heard rumors that he was

you say?”

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 wouldn’t

her features, “Evadne, it’s okay to be just friends. But you should keep your distance

nodded slightly, “Debby, I’m an adult now. I’ve experienced a lot,

remember what you

days later. Late

into the driveway

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