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 Evadne might have set Marilla up with one

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

been rushed

must have been

Group, standing at the hospital entrance, bombarded by

tough as him was probably on the verge of a breakdown

any holiday TV special, doesn’t it?” Jareth exclaimed, his strong arm around Marilla, slapping

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

Jicked, his large hand gently stroking her hair, his eyes filled with adoration.

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

and call Jeff in, he’ll likely claim illness

Jareth cursed through gritted

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

girl to focus on

question silenced

go back to the room and close the

broadcast

scandal had taken up a good deal of airtime, feeding their

force

need to lock them up and get

sweetheart. Don’t worry,”

the living room for a moment.

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

that serpent, even less needed to be said–like a thorn in their side.

their campaign against the Chambers Group was only a third of the

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

none of us needs to

coldly, a sly smile on her lips. “Someone will take

puzzled.

her mind, his eyebrows lifting slightly. “You mean

husband,” Evadne said with a twinkle in her eye, wrapping her arms around his neck. “Ah? He’s a Chambers, and with the whole

to

hadn’t figured it out

makes fools of us

– 7

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

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

pull together, Avery

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

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