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!

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 the

thought, he clutched Marilla’s hand as if someone was trying

rushed to the hospital overnight, the reason undisclosed.

must have been

hospital entrance, bombarded by the media, looking as

as mentally tough as him was probably on the verge of a

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

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

Jicked, his large hand gently stroking her

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

on the screen with disdain. “The Chambers family is in hot water now. It won’t be long before the prosecutors summon them Jeff suddenly

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

old fox!” Jareth cursed through

mean?” Marilla asked with

it to the girl to

question silenced

go back to the room and close the door, I’ll

news broadcast ended.

a good deal of airtime, feeding their penchant for ostentation.

vile to force those girls into such things!”

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

Don’t worry,”

in the living room for

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

that serpent, even less needed to be said–like

was only a

the seriousness in Evadne’s expression, wrapped his arm around her tense shoulder, and reassured her with a gentle squeeze, “Evadne, you’ve done so well already. The Chambers Group is one

of us needs to

sly smile on her lips. “Someone

looked puzzled.

mind, his

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

to

hadn’t

love makes

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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 loyalty to the Chambers family? You’d probably dream of crushing them like bugs and swallowing up the whole Chambers Group for yourself,” Thaddeus spoke in a

Group? Avery must be biting off more than he can chew!” Jareth scoffed at the thought.

and pull together, Avery wouldn’t stand a

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

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