Chapter 451

Evadne felt a surge of fury rise within her, her fists clenched tight.

That snake–tongued weasel! Blatantly twisting the truth. He was the one with murder in his heart, and now he was trying to sling mud at Thaddeus, stirring up trouble and driving a wedge between Thaddeus and the Fairhaven Group, all to ensure Barry’s unwavering support.

“Thaddeus, this is a matter of honor for both our esteemed families. You mustn’t take it lightly!”

Elspeth assumed her role with a commanding presence, feigning concern for Thaddeus while seemingly looking out for the greater good, “We know that since the divorce, you’ve felt indebted to Ms. Ashbourne. It’s only natural that you’d want to champion her cause after her mishap.”

“Champion her cause? Elspeth, what on Earth are you implying?”

Gary’s patience was wearing thin, his eyebrows knitted in disapproval, “When did the Fairhaven family ever offend Mr. Thaddeus Abernathy to deserve his wrath? Are we to be treated as pushovers, as mere punching bags? Do not test our limits!”

His words ignited a firestorm among the Fairhaven Group; their gazes upon Thaddeus were seething with animosity.

“Oh Gary, it’s a misunderstanding. What beef could Thaddeus possibly have with the Fairhaven Group? He and Jareth go way back, allies through thick and thin.”

Elspeth’s lips curled into a mocking smirk, her cold gaze flickering towards Evadne, “The one with a bone to pick is Ms. Ashbourne. The whole of Elmsworth know about the bad blood between her and Ms. Edith Fairhaven – like oil and water, they are. Now that Evadne’s had an accident and the Fairhaven Group nearly clinched the competition, it’s clear she’s not over it. Thaddeus wanting to seek justice for Ms. Ashbourne isn’t all that surprising.”

The crowd was stunned!

It was no secret that Evadne and Edith didn’t see eye to eye. But to fabricate such a tale to smear the Fairhaven Group’s name, was this really happening? Emeric’s face was a canvas of frost, his lips pressed into a thin line. Such vile and despicable antics were beneath him. To even spare another glance at this woman would be an insult to his own dignity!

Just as Thaddeus and Cassius were ready to speak up, someone else beat them to the punch.

“Elspeth, I never thought that after all these years, you’d still be so unrepentant.”

Myra, usually timid, stood her ground, her eyes flashing defiance, “Twenty years ago, you were a master of deceit, and it seems you haven’t changed one bit. You’re still as vile and venomous, unfit for polite society! But you’ve picked the wrong target this time. Evadne, with her grace and benevolence, has done countless good deeds, helped so many. Her reputation in Skyrim is unassailable, not something you can tarnish with a few twisted words! I’m not the same Myra you used to trample on. You can use your venomous tongue to backstab and humiliate me, but don’t think for a second you can hurt Evadne!”

Everyone was dumbfounded!

__Myra, true to her appearance, was gentle as a stream, and this was probably the harshest she had ever spoken. She stood up not for herself, but because

she couldn’t bear to see Evadne bullied by that wicked woman.

“Myra.” Evadne’s voice was choked with emotion, fighting back tears.

“Ha, Mrs. Myra Ashbourne, when have I ever wronged you? Be careful not to spit venom that isn’t there.”

one forced you. Who wronged you? If you were truly innocent back then, why didn’t you

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Fairhaven family

thought Elspeth had gone too far, her demeanor unnervingly agitated. Especially those last remarks – they were practically an open

shaking with fury, her whole body trembling with rage. At that moment, Emeric wrapped an arm around

feel the strong beats of his heart through his chest, her eyes brimming with tears. With him by her side,

not control your foul–mouthed wretch?” Emeric’s voice cut through

gasped. Foul–mouthed wretch?!

Elspeth was livid, her face redder than a beetroot! Yet, as she caught Emeric’s piercing stare, she visibly

face unsure of what expression to wear, “Chairman Ashbourne really speaks his mind. Evadne, I see now who you take after.”

been like this, even more so at home. You’ll get used to it,” Evadne hadn’t finished speaking when her phone buzzed

of her long lashes; suddenly, her demeanor shifted as

Mrs. Myra Ashbourne this instant,” Frederick commanded with a deep breath, his voice icy. Elspeth was seething, her teeth grinding in frustration. She had underestimated the protection Emeric afforded

Frederick!

dared to challenge Myra, but wouldn’t dare cross Emeric, so she reluctantly muttered through clenched teeth, “I was out of line earlier. I apologize,

can be bullied? Also, I heard the vile things you said about my daughter. You think I’m deaf? You think you can fricking dance on my last nerve and a simple sorry will do? The

patience was wearing thin. He wasn’t happy with Elspeth causing trouble, but Emeric’s attitude towards their

my woman, once for insulting my daughter. I’ll let it slide for Mr. Hamilton Abernathy’s sake,” Emeric’s demand was

as well ask someone to take a

wife! How dare you make such a demand?!” Elspeth shrieked, stomping her

a tantrum.

didn’t agree to Emeric’s demand. Yet Emeric was

your service, Mr.

right–hand man, his enforcer! In a flash, Dylan was in front of Elspeth. Before anyone could react, he swung his arm and delivered two

in pain, her cheeks flaming red

she deserved. As Elspeth was struck,

seeing her mother humiliated, didn’t dare make a sound, shrinking

and cowards, the mother and daughter

be a lesson to speak and act with more caution in the future,” with that,

victim, crying pitifully as she turned to Frederick, “Frederic! I’m your wife. How can you stand by and

if Frederick didn’t care for her, he would care for his own reputation.

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staggering Elspeth to her feet, his eyes blazing with fury at Emeric. Just as he was about to speak, the massive screen in the center of the opposite grandstand lit up, capturing everyone’s attention.

What on earth

but much clearer than the

woman in the video

that Elspeth?!”

word spoken by Elspeth. It was crystal clear for all to see.

uncontrollably and dancing wildly. She writhed

big screen, her hand

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