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?”

you have such desires

heck

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

startled by

would be that curious about

shows I’m young! Only old people

bickered and the night ended on that

The next day

to jetlag,

his bleary eyes when

answer it, but the person

wouldn’t stop, would

up from the bed

the impeccably dressed Cassius

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

gaze darkened slightly, revealing a hint

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

unrestrained. He wouldn’t be shy even if he was

facing Cassius, the embodiment of his aesthetic ideal, an alluring man in a suit, he felt a little nervous, his heart rate

boxer shorts are cute,” Cassius said, his

Cassius asked, a soft smile playing

bed though,” Chasel replied, his words brimming with frustration from being kidnapped. “May

pressed his lip and stepped aside to let

the coffee

he noticed a first aid kit had

Cassius suddenly dropped to one knee, grabbing hold

Chasel’s cheeks, and he recoiled

ankle that hasn’t

a response, began to disinfect the wound

Chasel squinted his fox–like eyes, his

himself, and knowing the injury was minor, he was unused to this level

far from family, he

him, his heart fluttered, leaving him feeling somewhat

room was quiet, filled with an indescribable

injury isn’t serious,

a man with skin as delicate as yours, like my little

arched an eyebrow, leaning in closer to him, “Ever heard the saying ‘Beware of Greeks

his clear, bright eyes piercing

it seemed like their noses might

as he locked eyes with Chasel,

Evadne’s orders,

as feminine

Evadne’s guest and Suri’s nephew. It’s only right that I take care

the president,

with the response, Chasel turned away, “You can leave

Cassius squinted his eyes

“What do you think?”

to make it up

that bastard Elvis come and apologize to

he, a renowned playboy, had been bagged and

if we try something

“No, I want that!”

do it. And chances are, he’s already 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

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

you do that?” Chasel asked, leaning against

“How do you mean?”

suddenly leaned in close, his hand slowly loosening his

swallowed hard, unable to avert his gaze,

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

Knock, knock, knock.

awake? I’ve made

“Uh–huh.”

at Chasel, “You must be starving. Evadne is an excellent cook, and she doesn’t make meals for just

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