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?”

teasing him, “Oh, I thought you, Arnold, was an upright man, not interested in women. Turns out you have unique tastes. If you have such

the heck are

brother, “I just haven’t seen a man that good looking before.

speechless, startled

be that curious about other men?” Elvis

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

brothers bickered and the

The next day

due to jetlag, slept until

eyes when he

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

You just wouldn’t stop, would you?

he sprang up from the bed and

dressed Cassius standing there, he was

unruffled at first, his eyes subtly trailing from Chasel’s well–defined chest to his

gaze darkened slightly, revealing a hint of

good, cousin?” With his eyes squinted, Chasèl leaned against the

and unrestrained. He wouldn’t be

of his aesthetic ideal, an alluring man in a suit, he felt a

boxer shorts are cute,” Cassius

well?” Cassius asked, a soft

guess. It’s a bit lonely without someone to warm the bed though,” Chasel replied, his words brimming with frustration from

lip and stepped aside

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

was only then that he noticed a first

moment, Cassius suddenly dropped to one knee, grabbing hold of

he recoiled slightly, “W–what are you

a scrape on your ankle that hasn’t been treated. Let me

gave him a warm smile, and without waiting for a response,

and Chasel squinted his

knowing the injury was

abroad, far from family, he hadn’t made many genuine

started tending to him, his heart fluttered, leaving him feeling somewhat

quiet, filled with an

the injury isn’t serious,

“I’ve never seen a man with skin as delicate as yours, like my little sister’s. I want it to stay perfect, so it’s

him, “Ever heard the

his clear, bright

were close, so close it seemed like their

a beat as he locked eyes

to me on Evadne’s orders, or do

voice, while not as feminine

It’s only right that I take care of you,” Cassius eyes

wonder you’re the president, always

satisfied with the response, Chasel turned away, “You can leave now. And I’m booking a flight home first thing

his eyes slightly, settling down

“What do you think?”

to make it

come and apologize to me, then I’ll

a renowned playboy, had been bagged

we try

“No, I want that!”

left. I don’t know where he is,” Cassius looked at him, still smiling, “Let’s try something

anything.”

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

out, I’ll see if I can do.” Cassius asked,

do that?” Chasel asked, leaning against his hand as he admired Cassius‘ handsome

“How do you mean?”

suddenly leaned in close, his hand

swallowed hard, unable to avert

time, he felt as though he was being overpowered by

Knock, knock, knock.

Is Dr. Bright awake? I’ve made lunch,” Evadne’s sweet voice echoed

“Uh–huh.”

is an

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