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?”

out you have unique tastes. If you have such desires in the future, just say so. Why make me seduce him? Evadne

the heck are you

brother, “I just haven’t seen

was speechless, startled by

would be that curious about

shows I’m young! Only old people

and the night

The next day

due to jetlag,

had just opened his bleary eyes when he heard persistent knocking at the

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

wouldn’t

sprang up from the bed and flung open the

Cassius

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

darkened slightly, revealing a

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

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

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

shorts are cute,” Cassius said,

well?” Cassius asked, a soft smile playing on

lonely without someone to warm the bed though,” Chasel

and stepped

legs on the coffee table. His dark eyes focused

a first aid kit had

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

cheeks, and he

hasn’t been treated. Let me

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

Chasel squinted

and knowing the injury was minor, he was unused to

living alone abroad, far from family,

tending to him, his

was quiet, filled with an indescribable

though the injury isn’t serious, try to keep

soft, “I’ve never seen a man with skin as delicate as yours,

him, “Ever heard the saying ‘Beware of

his gaze, his clear, bright eyes

were close, so close it seemed like

eyes with Chasel,

to suck up to me on Evadne’s

feminine as

right that I take care of

wonder you’re the president, always

not satisfied with the response, Chasel turned away, “You can leave now.

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

“What do you think?”

can I do to make it

apologize to me,

he, a renowned playboy, had been

we try

“No, I want that!”

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

anything.”

be careful with your words. It would be embarrassing if

if I can do.” Cassius asked, his voice

tonight. Can you do that?” Chasel asked,

“How do you mean?”

his hand slowly

unable to avert his gaze,

such an opportunity. But this time, he felt as

Knock, knock, knock.

Dr. Bright awake? I’ve

“Uh–huh.”

Evadne is an excellent cook, and she

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