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.”

Our people tested the horses‘ blood samples and found a stimulant that can disrupt an animal’s brain function. Moreover, our people conducted a secret,

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

Matthew are born troublemakers. Byron doesn’t have

and cannot stand scrutiny. Such a

slide, can we? It’s too humiliating!” Harvey gritted

“Of course not.”

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

not! You’re already considering brotherly affection

Was he even worth

chuckled, shaking

been the one hurt that day, would Byron still be

and finished her skincare routine, her heavy mood

asleep yet?” Debby’s voice

Debby!

Debby entered the room.

she turned to see her sister in a light blue silk nightgown, her clear eyes

most beautiful First Lady is

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did you get a horse? It’s golden and even brighter than the lights in the courtyard. It almost blinded me.” Debby asked

continued her facial massage, being

or did he gift it

to gift it to me, but I didn’t

favourite animal is a horse, and he wanted to give you a purebred horse. You managed to resist such a temptation. It

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

ears, caught what she said, “Debby, what did you say? Rest

The way he looks at

is there some sort of book qut there like ‘How to Stop Being

Because Mr. Thaddeus hurt you?” Debby

not hurting me. That’s just a dog

thought about Thaddeus, she put too much force into her hand, practically

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

Aviana is riding

eyes wide, “I

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

then, Aviana’s triumphant laughter could

“Alright,

pressing her lips together, as

me this late, you

and sat down next to her, linking their arms

!

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

were classmates

were inseparable, just like two peas in a pod. Because of my family background, none of the kids wanted to play

years without contact, which means that his reappearance to you is like a complete stranger,” Debby’s gaze was

to be so fair and delicate, like a little girl. But

more handsome, him or Mr. Thaddeus?”

you or something? Why do you keep bringing him up? It’s bad luck!”

a good friend of

big deal in Helgen. His business is extensive and complex.

as she listened, “Debby, it sounds like you and your

“Don’t change the subject.”

business at Avery’s scale, he would have to be involved with the mafia. I’ve also heard rumors that he was once secretly summoned by the prosecutor for drug–related charges. But due to lack of evidence,

say?” Evadne’s pupils

evidence, and he was eventually released without charges, no smoke without fire. The fact that he was investigated meant that he was highly suspected.

be just friends. But you should keep your distance from someone with

an adult now. I’ve

what you

days later. Late

pulled into the driveway of Windermere Estate, parking in

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