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?”

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

the heck

his little brother, “I just haven’t seen a man that good

startled

would be that curious about other men?” Elvis

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

the night

The next day

due to jetlag,

when he

didn’t want to answer it, but

You just wouldn’t stop, would you?

as he sprang up from the bed and flung open the

impeccably dressed Cassius

trailing from Chasel’s well–defined chest to his abs,

slightly, revealing a hint of

his eyes squinted, Chasèl leaned against the

wouldn’t be shy even if he was completely

aesthetic ideal, an alluring man in a suit, he

boxer shorts are cute,” Cassius said,

sleep well?” Cassius asked, a soft smile

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

stepped

on the coffee table. His dark eyes focused on

he noticed a first aid kit had mysteriously appeared on the

Cassius suddenly dropped to one knee, grabbing

rushed to Chasel’s cheeks, and he recoiled slightly, “W–what

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

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

comforting, and Chasel

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

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

to him, his heart fluttered, leaving

filled with an indescribable

serious, try to

a man with skin as delicate as yours,

him, “Ever heard

clear, bright eyes piercing into Chasel’s

close it seemed

heart skipped a beat as he locked eyes with Chasel, “What are you trying

trying to suck up to me on Evadne’s orders, or

while not as feminine as

nephew. It’s only right that I take care of

the president, always choosing your words

with the response, Chasel turned away, “You can leave now. And

his eyes slightly, settling down next

“What do you think?”

can I do to make

bastard Elvis come and apologize

over the fact that he, a renowned playboy, had

if we

“No, I want that!”

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

anything.”

“Cassius, be careful with your words. It would be embarrassing if you

if I can

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

“How do you mean?”

in close, his hand slowly loosening

hard, unable to avert his gaze, his mind

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

Knock, knock, knock.

in there? Is Dr. Bright awake? I’ve

“Uh–huh.”

is an excellent cook, and she doesn’t make

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