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.”

racetrack, someone did indeed tamper with the horses. Our people tested the horses‘ blood samples

pulled 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 one

Matthew are born troublemakers. Byron doesn’t have his brother’s skill, and his

cannot stand scrutiny. Such a fool doesn’t

can we? It’s

“Of course not.”

of rest, “That’s not too much for an eye–for–eye strategy, is it??

agreed, “Not at all, absolutely not! You’re

Was he even worth

shaking

one hurt that day, would

and finished her skincare routine, her heavy mood finally lifted

Debby’s voice

yet, Debby!

Debby entered the room.

blue silk nightgown,

The most beautiful First

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

horse.” Evadne continued her facial

did he gift

He wanted to gift it

he wanted to give you a purebred horse. You managed to resist such a temptation. It

murmuring, “That’s good. I can rest

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

can tell that Mr. Avery likes you. The way he looks at you is so affectionate. It’s almost

it gave Evadne a 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?

Mr. Thaddeus hurt you?” Debby teased

hurting me. That’s just a dog

put too much force into

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

is

up from her chair, eyes wide, “I haven’t

it’s just a horse. You’re always giving away million–dollar jewels like they’re nothing, but you can’t

triumphant laughter could be

rubbed her forehead, “Alright,

pressing her lips together, as if hesitating

late, you must

over 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.

did. We were classmates in elementary

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

a complete stranger,” Debby’s gaze was profound, as

recognize him. He used to be

handsome, him or

Thaddeus bribe you or something? Why do you keep

Mr. Jeff is a good friend

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

it sounds like you and your husband are going

“Don’t change the subject.”

became serious, “In Helgen, to do business at Avery’s scale, he would have to be involved with the mafia. I’ve also heard rumors

you say?” Evadne’s pupils

charges, no smoke without fire. The fact that he was investigated meant that he

hand, worry clouding her features, “Evadne, it’s okay to be just friends. But you should keep your distance from someone with such dangerous

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

what you

later.

black luxury cars pulled into the driveway

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