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.”

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

Inside was a syringe, “After reviewing the surveillance footage,

mockery, “Both Byron and Matthew are

Such

can we? It’s too humiliating!” Harvey gritted his

“Of course not.”

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

“Not at all, absolutely not! You’re

he even

chuckled, shaking

Evadne had been the one hurt that day, would

had taken a bath and finished her

Debby’s voice came

Debby!

Debby entered the room.

a light blue silk nightgown, her clear

beautiful First Lady is

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brighter than the lights in the

her facial massage, being a delicate

horse, or did he

it

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

nodded thoughtfully, murmuring, “That’s good.

what she said, “Debby, what did you say? Rest easy?

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

to Stop

Mr. Thaddeus hurt you?” Debby teased

not hurting me. That’s just a dog bite! Ow,

put too much force into

about that horse. She’s out back riding it right now,” Debby

is riding that

wide, “I haven’t even

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

could be heard faintly from

“Alright, as long as

slowly sat down on the sofa, pressing her lips together, as if hesitating to

to see me this late, you must have

their arms intimately, she whispered, “Does it have to do

!

  • “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

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

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

I couldn’t recognize him. He used to be so fair and delicate, like a little girl. But now, he’s tall and

do you think is more handsome, him or Mr. Thaddeus?” Debby teased, winking

Why do you keep bringing him up?

is a good friend of our father’s. His son would never hurt you.

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

she listened, “Debby, it sounds like you

“Don’t change the subject.”

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

say?” Evadne’s pupils

The fact that he was investigated meant that he was highly suspected. And the prosecutor who tried him was your brother–in–law’s

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

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

you said. I’ll

later. Late

cars pulled into the driveway of Windermere Estate,

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