Chapter 367

“Hey, what’s got you so spaced out?”

Elvis noticed Evadne staring blankly into space and waved a hand in front of her eyes to snap her out of it.

“Elvis.”

Evadne hesitated, her words trailing off as she thought of a woman who bore a striking resemblance to herself.

“What’s wrong, Evadne? You’re usually so straightforward. Why are you stuttering now?” Elvis asked, puzzled.

“It’s nothing, really.”

Just a woman he chanced upon, way back in another country.

Even if she had the slightest suspicion, she couldn’t look into this woman. Her only option was to probe through Edith.

But what was the point?

It was Thaddeus who had declared, in front of her grandfather, that their relationship was over, and there was no turning back.

So what was she hesitating for? What was she mourning?

Evadne gave a silent, bitter smile, draining the lukewarm tea in her cup.

How pathetic she must be, to pine for a man who had forsaken her twice. Shouldn’t she be thankful that she didn’t repeat the same mistake?

Cassius, sitting next to her, took in her mixed emotions but said nothing. Instead, he gently took her chilly hand into his warm one, holding it comfortingly.

“Did you tell Suri and Emeric about Chasel?” Evadne asked softly.

Emeric had taken Myra abroad to alleviate her melancholy, and Suri and Aviana had tagged along. They were staying in separate villas though.

The grand Ashbourne family mansion was rather deserted these days, with only them present.

“We’ve already called Suri.”

Cassius let out a soft smile, “Suri said not to treat him like a guest. Deal with him as necessary, as long as you’re happy, she would even take that she’s never had this nephew.”

Evadne couldn’t help but laugh. She knew that they all doted on her dearly.

“Wow, is this what they call forsaking one’s kin for justice, or disowning one’s family?” Arnold exclaimed, slack–jawed.

Elvis took a cigarette from his black coat pocket and placed it between his lips, a combination of cool and rogue, “Helping others, that’s called forsaking one’s kin for justice. Helping Thaddeus, that douchebag, that’s disowning one’s family.”

Everyone was speechless.

Evadne merely blinked, remaining silent.

“Evadne, there’s something I want to say, but I’m not sure if I should.”

“Then don’t,” Evadne cut him off, already guessing what Elvis was going to say.

It definitely wouldn’t be pleasant.

“Thaddeus now has severe neurological damage due to my actions, affecting his nervous system. We don’t know what’s in store for him, whether it’s intermittent fainting or paralysis, Evadne’s voice was laced with bitterness.

Elvis frowned at her words.

“I don’t want any more dealings with him, but I don’t want to feel like I owe him anything either.

Evadne looked up at Elvis again, her gaze clear yet heart–wrenching, “I’m not trying to save him. I’m trying to redeem myself.”

The atmosphere in the living room grew tense.

Amold, ever the sly fox, suddenly blurted out, “Hey, Cassius, is Chasel really a man?”

Cassius simply replied, “Yes.”

“How does it feel when you hold him?”

him, “Oh, I thought you, Arnold, was an upright man, not interested in women. Turns out you have unique tastes. If you have such desires in the future, just say so. Why make me seduce him? Evadne should let

heck are you

just haven’t seen a man

startled by

be that curious about other men?” Elvis

shows I’m young! Only old people lose their curiosity!” Amold

and the night ended on that

The next day

to jetlag,

bleary eyes when he heard persistent knocking at the

didn’t want to answer it, but the person outside

just wouldn’t stop, would

sprang up from

saw the impeccably dressed Cassius standing there,

his eyes subtly trailing from Chasel’s well–defined chest to his abs, finally landing on his flamboyant boxer

gaze darkened slightly, revealing

eyes squinted, Chasèl

He wouldn’t be shy even if he was

an alluring man in a suit, he felt a little

shorts are cute,” Cassius

well?” Cassius asked, a soft smile playing

was okay, I guess. It’s a bit lonely without someone to warm the bed though,” Chasel replied, his words

pressed his lip and stepped aside to let him

walked into the living room, where Chasel made himself comfortable on the sofa, throwing his legs on the coffee table. His dark eyes focused on Cassius, “What’s so urgent that you

first aid kit had mysteriously

suddenly dropped to one knee, grabbing hold

he

on your ankle that hasn’t been

waiting for a response, began to disinfect the wound

sting was oddly comforting, and Chasel squinted his fox–like eyes, his

the injury was minor, he was

far from family, he hadn’t

Cassius started tending to him, his heart fluttered,

filled with an indescribable

isn’t serious, try to keep it from

skin as delicate as yours, like my little sister’s. I want

eyebrow, leaning in closer to him, “Ever heard the saying ‘Beware

clear, bright eyes piercing into Chasel’s

were close, so close it

eyes with Chasel, “What are

suck up to me on Evadne’s orders, or do you really care about my

as feminine as his appearance, was still

nephew. It’s only right that I take

you’re the president, always choosing your

not satisfied with the response, Chasel turned away, “You can leave now. And I’m booking

his eyes slightly, settling down next

“What do you think?”

can I do to

Elvis come and apologize to

fact that he, a renowned playboy, had been bagged and transported

if we try

“No, I want that!”

him, he won’t do it. And chances are, he’s already left. I don’t know where he is,” Cassius looked

anything.”

a mischievous grin spreading across his face, “Cassius, be careful with your words. It would be embarrassing

see if I can do.” Cassius asked, his voice

to stay with me tonight. Can you do that?” Chasel asked, leaning against his hand as he admired Cassius‘ handsome

“How do you mean?”

his

swallowed hard, unable to avert his gaze, his

at such an opportunity. But this time, he felt as though he was being

Knock, knock, knock.

Are you in there? Is Dr. Bright awake? I’ve made lunch,” Evadne’s sweet voice echoed from

“Uh–huh.”

be starving. Evadne is an excellent cook, and she doesn’t make meals for just anyone. Would you like to

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