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.”

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 a secret, thorough

Inside was a syringe, “After reviewing the surveillance footage, we confirmed that the

of mockery, “Both Byron and Matthew are born

stand scrutiny. Such a fool

can’t just let this slide, can we?

“Of course not.”

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

You’re already

Was he even worth it?

shaking his

Evadne had been the one hurt that day, would Byron still be

her skincare routine, her

Debby’s voice came from outside the

yet, Debby! Come

Debby entered the room.

nightgown, her clear eyes smiling, her skin fair and

beautiful First

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get a horse? It’s golden and even brighter than the lights in

her

his horse, or did

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

a horse, and he wanted to give you a purebred horse. You managed to resist such a temptation. It seems you’re truly

“That’s good. I can rest easy

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

The way he

headache. “I 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

Thaddeus hurt you?” Debby teased

That’s just

she put too much

She’s out back

is riding that

chair, eyes wide, “I haven’t even ridden

horse. You’re always giving away million–dollar jewels like they’re nothing, but you can’t handle Aviana

Aviana’s triumphant laughter could be heard

forehead, “Alright, as long as

down on the sofa, pressing her lips together, as

see me this late, you must have something to

sat down next to her, linking their arms intimately, she whispered, “Does it

!

  • “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 in elementary

he was bullied by our classmates. I helped 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

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

He used to be so fair and

more handsome, him or Mr. Thaddeus?” Debby

Thaddeus bribe you or something? Why do you keep bringing him up? It’s bad luck!” Evadne retorted,

against you making friends. Mr. Jeff is a good friend of

she thought about the file on 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 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 to tackle was drug

“Debby, it sounds like you and your husband are

“Don’t change the subject.”

the mafia. I’ve also heard rumors that he was once secretly summoned

say?” Evadne’s

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

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

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

what you said. I’ll

days later.

cars pulled into the driveway

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