Chapter 504

That evening, in the cozy suburban home.

Two couples snuggled up in the living room, their eyes glued to the TV screen, tuned into the evening news channel.

Minutes later, the broadcast began. Tonight’s headline was the talk of the town-

Bertha had been arrested!

During the report, they replayed the comical footage of Bertha being carted off by the police, a scene so funny it could still make one, laugh until they hit the jackpot.

“Huh? That dashing cop looks so familiar, Where have I seen him before?”

Marilla’s slender fingers tapped her chin thoughtfully, then her eyes sparkled with recognition. “Oh, I remember now! He was sitting next to me at Myra’s birthday party. He even chatted with me. Umm!”

Before she could finish, Jareth’s gaze darkened, and he couldn’t resist capturing her chin, enveloping her soft lips in a passionate kiss that was fiercely jealous.

Evadne and Thaddeus were engrossed in the news when they heard the unmistakable sounds of affection, both pausing in surprise. Thaddeus shifted his sturdy frame, shielding the steamy live scene from view, and leaned in to plant a deep kiss on Evadne’s lips.

“What’s the matter? Too R–rated for me to see?”

Evadne pouted petulantly. “I’ve seen all sorts of things in my life. It’s just a kiss, after all.”

“It’s not that. I just didn’t want you to feel awkward.” Thaddeus pinched her cute nose, a resigned smile on his face-

“Hmph, I’m not the one who gets embarrassed. It’s always someone else.”

Jareth pulled away from Marilla, his eyes still flushed with emotion. Marilla was left breathless, her eyes misty from his kiss.

“Babe, are you trying to make me jealous by mentioning another guy?“..

His fingers traced her moist lips, his voice husky. “Handsome cop? Is he handsomer than your husband, huh?”

“Umm, you’re both handsome,” Marilla blushed like a ripe peach.

“Yeah? Who’s more handsome?” Jareth teased, tickling her.

“You are, Jareth! You’re the handsomest!” Marilla giggled uncontrollably, huddling in his arms.

Evadne crossed her arms and rested her head on Thaddeus’s broad shoulder, casting a sidelong glance at Jareth. “If it weren’t for love being blind, it’d be hard to say who’s more handsome.”

Jareth’s heart pounded like a drum!

could see Evadne’s adoration for Marilla. If he hadn’t made his move first, who knows if

clutched Marilla’s hand as if someone was trying to steal her

been rushed to the hospital overnight,

must

the CEO of the Chambers Group, standing at the hospital entrance, bombarded by the media, looking as grim as if he’d

him was probably on the verge of a breakdown with troubles inside and out.

any holiday TV special, doesn’t it?” Jareth exclaimed, his strong

into him, licking a strawberry–flavored popsicle, then offering it to his lips after a few

large hand gently stroking her hair, his

Bertha and her husband locked up–one for forcing women into prostitution and the other for threesome–they really do match. Like attracts like,

Matthew’s pale face on the screen with disdain. “The Chambers family is in hot water now. It won’t be long before

agreement. “Once the prosecutors start their investigation and call Jeff in, he’ll likely claim illness to dodge the interview.”

Jareth cursed through gritted teeth.

does ‘threesome‘ mean?” Marilla asked with innocent, curious

it to the girl to focus

question silenced them all.

cheek. “Ahem. When we go back to the room and close the door, I’ll explain it

broadcast

a good

just so vile to force those girls into

after watching the report. “The police need to lock them up and get justice for

caught, sweetheart. Don’t worry,” Jareth

fell in the living room for

wronged Nydia, was still at

Avery, that serpent, even less needed to be said–like a

Chambers Group was only a third of the way there.

around her tense shoulder, and reassured her with a gentle squeeze, “Evadne, you’ve done so well already. The Chambers Group is one of the big four families, deeply rooted. It’s not easy to take them down overnight. You don’t have to worry about Byron; I’ll take

us needs to lift

eyes sparkled coldly, a sly smile on her lips. “Someone will take out the trash for

puzzled. “Who?”

seemed to read her mind, his eyebrows lifting

wrapping her arms around his neck. “Ah? He’s a Chambers, and with the whole Chambers Group in

to

hadn’t figured

it said that love makes

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the outskirts of Helgen for fifteen long years. During that time, Jeff turned a blind eye to them, as if they didn’t exist within the family. Avery has always been hungry for power, never satisfied, and his mother is now in the late stages of Alzheimer’s. You can only imagine the resentment and bitterness he’s been harboring all these years. Put yourself in his shoes

must be biting off more than he can chew!” Jareth scoffed

pull together, Avery

“But if the Chambers family falls into disarray, he’ll see his chance to eliminate the thorns in his side, stirring up trouble from within. Bertha’s done for, and he’ll definitely strike while the iron is hot against Byron next, and then Matthew. When that happens, with no one left to support Jeff, the Chambers Group will naturally fall right into Avery’s lap.

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