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!

Evadne’s adoration for Marilla. If he hadn’t made his move first, who knows if Evadne might have set Marilla up with one of her brothers to become

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

rushed to the hospital

guessing needed–it must have been

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

even someone as mentally tough as him was probably on

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

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

his large hand gently stroking her hair, his eyes filled

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

water now. It won’t be long before the prosecutors summon them

nodded in agreement. “Once the prosecutors start their investigation and call Jeff in, he’ll likely

fox!” Jareth cursed through gritted teeth.

mean?” Marilla asked with innocent,

to the girl to focus on the important

question silenced

cheek. “Ahem. When we go back

broadcast

up a good deal of airtime, feeding their penchant

so vile to force

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

caught, sweetheart. Don’t worry,” Jareth

the living room for a

had been arrested, Byron, who had wronged Nydia, was still at large, his

even less needed to be said–like a

against the Chambers Group was only a third of the way

you’ve done so well already. The Chambers Group is one of the big four families, deeply rooted. It’s

us needs to lift a finger.”

her lips. “Someone will take

puzzled. “Who?”

Thaddeus who seemed to read her mind,

wrapping her arms around his neck. “Ah? He’s a Chambers, and with the whole Chambers Group in shambles right now, how could he possibly add

to

chaos?” Jareth hadn’t figured it

makes fools of us

– 7

family to 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 – would you still

more than he can chew!” Jareth scoffed at

unite and pull together, Avery wouldn’t stand a chance.”

eliminate the thorns in his side, stirring up trouble from within. Bertha’s done for, and he’ll definitely strike while the iron is

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