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.”

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

was a syringe, “After reviewing the surveillance footage, we confirmed that the person behind this was indeed one

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

Such a fool doesn’t

can we? It’s

“Of course not.”

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

You’re already considering brotherly

he even

shaking his

had been the one hurt that day, would Byron

bath and finished her skincare routine, her heavy mood finally lifted

Debby’s voice came from outside the

Debby!

Debby entered the room.

blue silk nightgown, her clear eyes smiling, her skin fair and radiant. She looked

The most beautiful First Lady

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horse? It’s golden and even brighter than the lights in the courtyard.

horse.” Evadne continued her facial massage, being a delicate

it his horse, or did

his. He wanted to gift it to me, but

purebred horse. You managed

good. I can

Evadne, with her sharp ears, caught what she said, “Debby, what did

that Mr. Avery likes you. The way he looks at you is

there like ‘How to Stop Being Attractive‘ or ‘How to Stop Men from Liking You?

Because Mr. Thaddeus hurt

that’s not hurting me. That’s just a

she put too much force

about that horse. She’s out back riding it

is riding

eyes wide, “I haven’t

away million–dollar jewels like they’re

Aviana’s triumphant laughter could be heard faintly

forehead, “Alright, as long as she’s

her

late, you

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.

were classmates

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

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

to be so fair and delicate, like a little

is more handsome, him or Mr. Thaddeus?” Debby teased,

Mr. Thaddeus bribe you or something? Why do you keep bringing him

making friends. Mr. Jeff is a good friend of our father’s. His son

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

“Debby, it sounds like you and your husband are going to have a tough

“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 once secretly summoned by the prosecutor for drug–related charges. But due to lack of evidence, he

say?” Evadne’s

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 wouldn’t be bribed or falsely accuse

okay to be just friends. But you should

“Debby, I’m an adult

remember what you

later. Late

driveway of Windermere Estate, parking in front of the

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