Chapter 485

Some were down on their luck, others riding high.

Avery put on a show of concern, pacing the living room with feigned anxiety, his posture straight, his expression grave.

“Damn, we just got rid of that Unfaithful Thaddeus, and now we’ve got Snaky Avery on our doorstep! What kind of bad karma has our little sis racked up? Did she sell out her country in a past life?!”

Arnold and Cassius watched from the second–floor landing, the former seething with a gnawing irritation. Cassius glared at Avery’s all–too–familiar theatrics; his grip on the banister was so tight veins stood out on his hand.

“At such a grand dinner, as the star of the Chambers Group, he’s a no–show. But the moment Evadne has a crisis, he can’t wait to jump into the fray. Humph, with my years as a prosecutor, I’d bet tonight’s drama has Snaky Avery’s fingerprints all over it. Probably in cahoots with Edith, using that wicked girl as a pawn!”

“Your analysis is spot–on. But he’s cunning, and knows how to use others to do his dirty work.”

Cassius’s cold gaze locked onto Avery’s face, “Before he makes his move, he’s already plotting his escape route. No doubt, he’s cleared his tracks. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be here so brazenly tonight. He must think he’s safe and sound.”

“Son of a gun, it’s not with the best of intentions, means no good!”

Arnold exhaled his frustration, “All of us brothers, strong as we are, can’t seem to lay a finger on that devil!”

Just then, Emeric approached Avery, flanked by Myra and Dylan.

“Mr. Ashbourne, Mrs. Ashbourne.”

Avery quickly stood up and bowed, the epitome of politeness and the kind of kid that parents adored.

“Mr. Chambers, my daughter isn’t feeling well and isn’t up to receiving visitors.”

Seeing Emeric’s poor state, Myra spoke on his behalf, “And after the unpleasantness at tonight’s event, which you must have heard about, we’re really not in the mood for guests. Please, see yourself out.”

Avery’s eyes darkened at Myra’s dismissal, his fingers clenched in barely concealed frustration, yet he managed to keep his composure, “I heard about Evadne’s condition and couldn’t rest, so I rushed over to see her. Mr. Ashbourne, don’t worry. I know a few renowned doctors in Helgen. If the local physicians are at a loss, I can invite them to Skyrim to consult on Evadne’s case!”

“Avery”

Emeric spoke up abruptly, his voice heavy, “We appreciate your concern. But right now, you’re Nydia’s fiancé. No matter how close you and Evadne grew up, it’s time you focused your attention on Nydia. You need to keep your distance from Evadne.”

Avery–was shocked, his complexion paling!

“Ha, that’s right!”

all his scheming, he still can’t have our sister. His plans have come to nothing. Outsmarted by his own cleverness!”

Evadne! I`never intended to marry anyone else!” Avery declared, his gaze intense and

aback, lips pressed

are you saying?”

at will. We agreed on Nydia, and it’s

feel about Evadne. It’s as clear as day.”

choice in the alliance or who to be allied with! And you know, I only conceded because I

pain of his daughter’s permanent scar

will only protect her, never betray her like Thaddeus did, never

“Mr. Ashbourne, please, let me marry Evadne. I will never let her go

are where you can have

and Arnold descended the stairs side by side, Avery’s eyes gleamed maliciously, his jaw clenched tight.

fooled by this guy’s act; he’s no good! Who knows if he colluded with Edith tonight, aiming to steal love and take advantage of a vulnerable moment!” Arnold,

both taken aback, in

you like.” Avery gently pushed his glasses, “Edith and I have no connections. The only one was at the horse racing event when she made trouble for Evadne, and I

Myra were there, Arnold would hurl insults at him. That guy surely knew how to play the

accusations,” Emeric cautioned, his eyes a complex mix

was desperate to step forward but was held back by Cassius’s timely grip

chance. And your brother Byron, dreaming of making Nydia his bride?

Cassius dropped this bombshell, both Emeric and Myra were stunned into silence. Avery’s brows knitted together in a sudden frown, a storm of doubts brewing

Mr. Jeff Chambers’s here to see you!”

hour?” Emeric was taken aback,

along his eldest son Matthew,

You’re crossing the line!” Jeff stormed into the living room,

Cassius’s steely visage, his eyes half–closed, glinting with a fierce light. He was ready for trouble from the Chambers Group – he had, after all, been the one to send Byron to the police station after taking care of the aftermath for

on? What have you done to

also summoned Suri and Aviana’to the

in jail, and now he wants to press rape

his own doing or if your daughter masterminded the whole

charges? Everyone, except for Cassius, was

and Bertha’s scheme unraveling, their plot exposed by Cassius. Not only had

was. If only he had known they were incapable of handling even this, he should have

.

didn’t want this union, you could have just said so!

could reply, Aviana exploded, “Who are

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