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?”

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

heck

eyes widened, itching to kick his little brother, “I just haven’t seen a man

was speechless, startled by

that curious about

young! Only old people

brothers bickered and the night

The next day

jetlag, slept

eyes when he heard persistent knocking at

want to answer it, but the person outside was

heck! You just wouldn’t stop, would

up from

Cassius standing there, he

trailing from Chasel’s well–defined chest to his

deep gaze darkened slightly, revealing a hint of

do I look good, cousin?” With his eyes squinted, Chasèl leaned against the door

He wouldn’t be shy even if he

his aesthetic ideal, an alluring man in a

are cute,” Cassius said,

asked, a soft smile

lonely without someone to warm the bed though,” Chasel replied, his words brimming with

lip and stepped aside to

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 had

a first aid kit had

to one

rushed to Chasel’s cheeks, and he recoiled

hasn’t

smile, and without waiting for a response, began to disinfect the wound with an alcohol

comforting, and Chasel squinted his fox–like eyes, his toes curling

a doctor himself, and knowing the injury was minor, he

family, he hadn’t

when Cassius started tending to him, his heart fluttered, leaving him

was quiet, filled with an indescribable

serious, try to

as yours,

an eyebrow, leaning in closer to him,

clear, bright eyes

it seemed

a beat as he locked eyes with Chasel, “What

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

not as feminine as his

only right that I take care

wonder you’re the president, always

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

angry?” Cassius squinted his eyes slightly, settling down next to

“What do you think?”

can I do to make

apologize to me,

a renowned playboy, had

we try something

“No, I want that!”

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

anything.”

be careful with your words. It would be embarrassing if you can’t

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

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

“How do you mean?”

his hand slowly

avert his gaze, his mind

But this time, he felt as though he was being overpowered by

Knock, knock, knock.

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

“Uh–huh.”

be starving. Evadne is an excellent cook, and she doesn’t make meals for

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