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 brain function. Moreover, our people conducted a secret, thorough search of the racetrack and found

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

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

Such a fool doesn’t deserve my

let this slide, can we? It’s too humiliating!”

“Of course not.”

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

all, absolutely not! You’re already considering brotherly

he even worth

chuckled, shaking his

had been the one hurt that day, would Byron

finished her skincare routine, her heavy mood finally lifted

asleep yet?” Debby’s

yet, Debby!

Debby entered the room.

her sister in a light blue silk nightgown,

The most beautiful

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

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

his horse, or did he

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

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

murmuring, “That’s good.

her sharp ears, caught what she said,

Avery likes you. The way he looks at you is so affectionate. It’s

feelings to me. Goodness, is there some sort of book qut there like ‘How to Stop Being Attractive‘ or ‘How to Stop Men

Thaddeus hurt you?” Debby teased

me. That’s just

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

back riding it right now,” Debby changed

Aviana is riding

eyes wide, “I haven’t even ridden

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

laughter could be heard faintly

her forehead, “Alright, as long as

sofa, pressing her lips

late,

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

!

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

were 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 quite happy during that time. Then he went to Helgen with Mrs. Chambers, and we

to you is like a complete stranger,” Debby’s gaze was profound,

him, I couldn’t recognize him. He used to be so

more handsome, him or

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

is a good friend of our father’s. His son

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

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

“Don’t change the subject.”

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

did you say?”

no smoke without fire. The fact that he was investigated meant that he was highly suspected. And the prosecutor

features, “Evadne, it’s okay to be

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

you said. I’ll

days later. Late

the driveway of Windermere Estate, parking in front of

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