Chapter 405

Today, the only people present were members of the Ashbourne family.

Thaddeus, with a cool and composed demeanor, walked side by side with Evadne, completely unfazed by being the only outsider there.

On the contrary, this was the moment when he should be even more composed.

He needed to become Evadne’s rock, her steadfast support. He wanted to create an environment where she could completely let her guard down, feel completely safe around him.

Gordon trailed behind Thaddeus, breaking out in a cold sweat at the sight of all the brothers–in–law. When it was his turn to get married, he would make sure to avoid a family with so many older brothers. It was just too intimidating.

“Evadne!”

Everyone hurriedly approached, gathering around Evadne.

Seeing Thaddeus, the Ashbourne family’s expressions weren’t as unpleasant as before.

In the past, they might have given him the cold shoulder.

“Thank you for everything in these past few days.”

Evadne then turned to Nydia, who was pushing Jason in his wheelchair, and thanked her for taking care of Jason, “Thank you, Nydia. You’ve really helped me a lot.” “We’re family, Evadne. You don’t have to thank me.” Nydia replied, her heart warmed by Evadne’s words.

“Jason, get well and treat my sister well.”

Evadne moved forward, taking Jason’s hand in her left and Nydia’s in her right, firmly linking thern together, “I hope that from now on, the person you’ll protect with all your might is Nydia.”

Tears welled up in Jason’s eyes as he looked past Evadne to the man standing tall and strong behind her.

Yes, it was time for him to step back.

His girl already had someone to protect her, someone far stronger and more reliable than him.

Thaddeus silently watched Evadne’s slim but strong figure, his heart softening. He longed to hold her close and announce to the world – she had him and that was enough. A few minutes later, the ceremony officially began.

Just then, Elvis, who had been outside for some fresh air, quickly approached Evadne with a grim expression.

“Evadne, we have a problem. I don’t know who leaked the news, but a bunch of reporters just showed up!”

“What?” Evadne’s eyes widened in surprise, “Elvis, you’re usually so careful. Everyone here is part of our family, so no one would’ve leaked the news!“.

“According to our people, the bodyguards outside are from the Abernathy group.”

As he spoke, Elvis glanced meaningfully at Thaddeus.

“It wasn’t me,” Thaddeus stated firmly.

“I know.” Evadne raised her hand in a commanding gesture. “If I had any doubts about you, I wouldn’t have invited you here.”

Thaddeus was visibly moved by her words.

“The only people who would benefit from this are Elspeth and Glynnis. They know best how Erica died. They’re simply waiting and longing for this day. They’re always looking for a chance to make a scene in front of the media and improve their public image. If they dare to make trouble at an Ashbourne family’s event, they’re just asking for trouble!”

Her commanding presence swept away all objections. Even Thaddeus and Elvis felt a chill run down their spines.

“Ms. Evadne.”

spoke up in a trembling voice, “Is something

expression. Evadne’s heart ached and

No

Outside the funeral hall.

gathered outside, their cameras pointed at the funeral. This event was a potential

death was somehow connected to

it would be

the death

the real culprit behind the tragedy? It was

was

reporters had been lured

limbs was lined up outside. Their bodyguards formed a human wall, pushing the reporters back. After all, the wife and daughter of the Abernathy

limos, Elspeth was reapplying her makeup, trying to

do we really need to be at this

cold feet, “We’ve never won in our battles with Evadne. In fact,

point,

ghost. “If Evadne had any evidence, she would’ve confronted us by now. The fact that she hasn’t made a move means she doesn’t

Glynnis nodded thoughtfully.

with Evadne’s killer instinct and tough personality, if she had any evidence, she would’ve blown the roof off the Abernathy group long ago. Why would she wait until

now?

the Abernathy household. As the lady of the Abernathy family, if I don’t show up, wouldn’t that make me look cold and uncaring? The media would paint me as a ruthless

gain some popularity and establish a good reputation. Have you prepared the money I asked you

all ready. But mom, is it really necessary to give so much?” Glynnis was a bit

to spend money to make money. I wouldn’t blink an eye to

nothing was more important than

soon as the two got out of the car, they switched on their warm and kind personas. They were seasoned actresses, tears welling up in their eyes as soon as they faced the media

the victim was your personal maid, is that true?” a reporter thrust a microphone in Elspeth’s

answered, “Yes, Erica was my maid. She was a kind and honest person. She worked hard during her years in the Abernathy family

care of my sister, I always treated her like she was my own sister. The Abernathy family

forget to

clearly impressed. “Ms. Glynnis, despite being a part of a

to attend her funeral,” Elspeth cried out

you plan

Abernathy group, failed to pay careful attention to each of our employees. We also bear some responsibility. So, we have prepared some compensation to express our condolences. Although we can’t bring her back to life,

their positive impression of Elspeth, which had taken a nosedive, recovered

the memorial

shoving their cameras forward in

Glynnis froze. Their eyes

family, their presence

blazed in their crimson eyes, both burning with the desire to obliterate these two

Evadne’s piercing gaze, was gasping for breath, as if

Evadne, the deceased should

at Evadne, “No matter our past grievances, I

Evadne

Ashbourne family and their bodyguards also moved forward, making

took

family’s influence was not something

stood behind their sister, forming a formidable shield, providing her

in front

had a thousand ways to make them drop dead on the spot, without them

to Erica, except for the two of you.” Evadne’s

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