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!

If he hadn’t made his move first, who knows if Evadne

hand as if someone was trying to steal her away.

news mentioned that Jeff had been rushed to the hospital overnight,

guessing needed–it must have been stress!

at the hospital entrance, bombarded

him was probably on the verge of

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

a strawberry–flavored popsicle, then offering it

large hand gently stroking

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

disdain. “The Chambers family is in hot water now. It won’t be long before the prosecutors

and call Jeff in, he’ll likely claim illness

old fox!” Jareth cursed through

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

it to the girl to focus

question silenced them

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

broadcast ended.

scandal had taken up a good deal of airtime,

vile to force those girls into such

need to lock

been caught, sweetheart. Don’t worry,” Jareth

the living room

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

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

campaign against the Chambers Group was only a third of the

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 care of it for

none of us needs

lips. “Someone will take out

puzzled.

seemed to read her mind, his eyebrows lifting slightly.

with a twinkle in her eye, wrapping her arms around his neck. “Ah? He’s a Chambers,

to

hadn’t figured

love makes fools of

– 7

Chambers 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 feel any

Group? Avery must be biting off more than he

could unite and pull together, Avery wouldn’t

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

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