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!

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

if someone was trying to

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

needed–it must have been stress!

there was Matthew, the CEO of the Chambers Group, standing at the hospital entrance, bombarded

probably on the verge of a breakdown with troubles inside

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

popsicle, then offering it

took a bite where she had Jicked, his large hand gently stroking her hair,

and her husband locked up–one for forcing women into prostitution and the other for threesome–they

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

in agreement. “Once the prosecutors start their investigation and call

the cunning old fox!” Jareth

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

to

silenced

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

broadcast ended.

scandal had taken up a good deal of airtime, feeding their penchant for ostentation.

vile to force those

police need to lock them up and get justice for the victims!”

sweetheart. Don’t worry,”

fell in the living room

had wronged Nydia,

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

was only a third of

Group is one of the big four families, deeply rooted. It’s

of us needs to lift a

eyes sparkled coldly, a sly smile on her lips.

looked puzzled. “Who?”

Thaddeus who seemed to read her mind, his eyebrows

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, how could he

to

chaos?” Jareth hadn’t figured it out

love makes fools of

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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

biting off more than he can chew!” Jareth scoffed at the thought.

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

done for, and he’ll definitely strike while the iron is hot against Byron next, and then Matthew. When that happens, with

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