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.”

with the horses. Our people tested the horses‘ blood samples and

“After reviewing the surveillance footage, we confirmed that the person behind

of mockery, “Both Byron and Matthew are born

Such a fool doesn’t deserve

can we? It’s

“Of course not.”

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

You’re already considering brotherly affection by not

Was he even worth it?

shaking his

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

and finished her skincare

asleep yet?” Debby’s voice came from

yet, Debby!

Debby entered the room.

nightgown, her clear eyes smiling, her skin fair and radiant. She looked like a glowing piece

beautiful

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

continued her facial

or did he gift

to gift it to

wanted to give you a purebred horse. You managed to resist

good. I can rest easy

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

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

sort of book qut there like ‘How to Stop Being Attractive‘ or ‘How to Stop Men from Liking You? I’m getting a stress reaction to

hurt you?”

hurting me. That’s just a dog bite! Ow, that

put too much force

out back

is riding

jumped up from her chair, eyes wide, “I haven’t even ridden it yet!”

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

laughter could be

forehead, “Alright, as long as

slowly sat down on the sofa, pressing her

late, you must

walked 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.

were classmates

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.

contact, which means that his reappearance to you is like a complete stranger,” Debby’s

He used to be so fair and delicate, like a little girl. But now, he’s

is more handsome, him or

bribe you or something? Why do you keep bringing him

good friend

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

you and your husband are going to have a tough time

“Don’t change the subject.”

have to be involved with the mafia. I’ve also heard rumors that he was once secretly summoned by the

did you say?” Evadne’s pupils

there was 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

grasped her sister’s hand, worry clouding her features, “Evadne, it’s okay to be just friends. But you should keep

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

what you

later. Late

cars pulled into the driveway of Windermere Estate,

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