Chapter 478

Evadne’s eyes shimmered with unshed tears as they locked with Thaddeus’s fiery gaze, mirroring the depth of their feelings for each other in their crystal–clear irises. They only saw each other, as if the rest of the world had faded into insignificance.

Thaddeus’s steps toward her were firm yet heavy, as if he had journeyed across continents, traversing mountains and crossing seas to reach her side.

Beside Evadne stood her father, who seemed almost in a trance, his eyes brimming with the threat of tears.

He was walking toward his happiness, his bride. Eyes welling up in tears, he felt everything subsided to serenity, merely his heartbeat thundering; the grand enjoyable scene ahead seemed too good to be true.

“Thaddeus.”

A single glistening tear rolled down Evadne’s lovely cheek, sparkling like a fallen star against the night sky.

He would sacrifice everything for her, stand alone against the world. And she would do the same.

Whether it was their shared trials on the battlefield of Zenithia or three years ago when she defied her family and the cold disapproval of the Abernathy Group to marry him.

Both had fought with all their might for love.

“Wait!”

Edith glared, her eyes bloodshot, her voice trembling with a shrill edge. She couldn’t take it anymore.

Time and again, hope was given and then cruelly snatched away. She couldn’t bear it!

“Evadne, Thaddeus, you want to be together, right?” She thought, “Fine, let me plunge a bloody dagger straight into your hearts, leaving a gruesome wound that will never heal, ensuring that you’ll never find peace!”

The crowd turned their impatient gazes upon Edith. At this point, why even bother? Lovebirds would find a way, and her dramatics only served to embarrass herself!

Edith, her face deathly pale and her mouth twitching into a grimace, looked like a vengeful ghost straight from hell, her presence chilling to the bone.

“Mr. Frederic Abernathy, I know our Fairhaven family can’t compare to the Ashbourne family’s influence and power. If you have to choose between Ms. Ashbourne and me as your daughter–in–law, you’d feel shortchanged. But choosing Ms. Ashbourne, you might regret that decision someday.”

With these words, she played the victim while simultaneously stirring everyone’s curiosity, including Mr. Frederic Abernathy’s.

“And Chairman Ashbourne,” Edith’s insinuating gaze turning to Emeric, as if she was concerning for him, “I know you have many kids, but Evadne is your darling. You can’t bear to see her mistreated or wronged. Do you really think Mr. Thaddeus Abernathy is worthy of being your chosen son–in–law? Is he truly the prince charming Ms. Ashbourne deserves?”

Puzzled looks were exchanged among the crowd.

Evadne sensed Edith’s malicious intent, a cold light flitting across her eyes. Before she could speak, Emeric, unable to contain himself any longer, commanded, “Ms. Edith Fairhaven, you come from a respected family. Speak plainly, what’s your point?”

His authority was undeniable, pressing down on Edith like a mountain, causing even the bystanders to shiver.

Cassius and Jareth arrived, having dealt with Byron, and walked into the hall just in time to witness the scene. Cassius felt an inexplicable panic as he cast a complex look at Jareth beside

Jareth cursed under his breath, his fists clenched so tight they creaked. Just as he was about

are here; there’s no need for worry. And with your upcoming appointment as CEO of the Fairhaven Group, siding with outsiders over family will earn you Barry’s disdain, which could jeopardize your

blazed, his jaw set in determination, “Where’s the loyalty to my buddy? You don’t cross the line with your buddy’s wife! If I allow my own

was a mix

grasp of sayings might be questionable, but his

a chilling intensity, his eyes ready to strike down the venomous troublemaker. Under the double scrutiny of Emeric and Thaddeus, Edith steadied herself and called out, “Bring

was no longer a trump card but a nuclear bomb. She was ready to detonate it, consequences be damned. All she wanted was to shatter the bond between

a moment, an aide hurried forward with a manila envelope,

unfaithful, entangled with Elspeth’s niece. You’ve left Ms. Ashbourne, who loves you deeply, to live like a forsaken widow, an object of pity

even pushed her to

between Thaddeus and Evadne, yet the wounds Thaddeus inflicted on Evadne still ached in their hearts, even though circumstances changed as time went by,

could endure, to withstand three years of neglect. Any normal person would’ve crumbled in a day. Thaddeus felt

admit it.”

you really think that’s all the hurt you’ve caused Ms. Ashbourne?” Edith couldn’t

a headache he hadn’t felt in ages

heart clenched, suddenly realizing

Ashbourne. I doubt there’s anyone else in this room who wants to know more about what his precious

handed it to him with both his hands.

“Dad! Please don’t.”

forehead as Emeric, with a grim expression, opened the bag and pulled out

storms and had weathered many a battle felt as if his heart had been pierced by a bullet, his soul battered by an immense, painful turmoil. His lips, pale as a paper, quivered as his fingers nearly tore the

broke as she

this true?”

and hate, slowly turned to his ashen–faced daughter. He shook with emotion as he forcefully threw the document at

chest with her left hand, and slowly crouched down

“Evadne.”

on, lost in confusion. As he took a step toward her, she finally answered, “Yes. It’s all

felt dizzy and overwhelmed by an

had learned about

situation, Emeriç strode forward, seized Evadne’s arm, and nearly dragged her

go; you’re coming back

with tears, her voice choked

forbid you from having any contact with Thaddeus! If you disobey, you’ll never set

been struck by lightning, his breath caught in his throat, his blood running

dream,

be faced head–on, not avoided,” Edith frowned and shook her head,

Thaddeus Abernathy should be already two months along now. It was because of losing that kid she can no longer bear children. To be stripped of the right to motherhood at such a young age. Which woman could endure

been

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