Chapter 535

As the evening lights flickered to life, the mood in Elmsworth was far from serene.

Evadne and Thaddeus had hastily convened with Jason, and together they raced back to their hometown Jason, in a state of near panic, had been calling Nydia incessantly, only to be met with her voicemail and finally, the stark silence of a powered–down phone

“Nydia, why aren’t you answering my calls. Nydial Jason muttered to himself, his voice tinged with desperation

“Jason, try to stay calm, Thaddeus said, catching his friend’s bloodshot eyes in the rearview mirror. His voice was a soothing balm. Tve sent Gordon and a team to Nydia’s school. We’re just half an hour from Elmsworth. We’ll head straight to Elmsworth Film Academy”

Evadne’s hands clenched her dress, her smooth forehead beaded with sweat. “Thaddeus, I regret it. I shouldn’t have lost my

temper with Nydia”

“Evadne, don’t blame yourself, Thaddeus comforted, pulling her into his embrace. “Nydia’s not the type to hold a grudge. She knows how much you care about her”

“But Thaddeus. I’m still so scared”

“Don’t be, I’m here for you. We’ll find her together, Thaddeus reassured her, but his own emotions were a whirlwind of concern for Nydia and a strange sense of pleasure from Evadne’s dependence on him.

Even though he knew that the indomitable daughter of the Ashbourne family was far more powerful than men, he still expected her to rely on him occasionally.

He was willing to be the man behind Evadne silently.

He didn’t care about how others laughed at him. He only hoped that he could be used by her and reflect his value as a man to the greatest extent.

Upon reaching the Elmsworth Film Academy, they parked discreetly at the back. Gordon, drenched in sweat, approached them with dire news. Mr. Abernathy, Mrs. Abernathy! We’ve turned the school upside down and even had the dorm supervisor check Nydia’s room. There’s no sign of her!”

Their hearts sank.

“And I’ve checked the nearby CCTV footage. There’s no trace of Nydia

Meaning, Nydia had lied. She never went back to school.

we should call the police Jason urged, his

period before filing a

hesitation, dialed Aaron’s number. “Aaron! Nydia’s gone off the grid this isn’t like her at all. Can you help?”

just saw her two hours ago at the precinct, Aaron joked, unaware of the gravity of the situation. He then revealed that Nydia had come to file

“You’ve seen Nydia?”

Nydia came to the police station to look for

decided to tell them, “Evadne, today Nydia came to me to

rape.

Why didn’t you say so earlier!” Evadne was simply at the level of blackness in

Jason also heard it

especially Jason, whose fists clenched as if grasping

“Evadne, calm down.”

to report the case? What if this gets out? What if those media speculate wildly or say something evil?” Evadne was so angry that her mouth was fuming

We spoke briefly, and I let her leave after taking

are so

her forehead, while Thaddeus’s jaw tightened.

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on their next move, a group of gossiping students emerged from the back of the school, their voices carrying the shocking news that Nydia was live–streaming an accusation against Byron for attempted assault.

his face drained

spiteful girl with large waves in her hair sneered. “She’s trying to gain notoriety by implicating the Chambers Group’s Byron! It’s all

good name were at stake. Thaddeus, Evadne, and Jason, now united by a common fear, understood the urgency

the spotlight like that! Doesn’t she know how

girl sneered with a wave of her perfectly styled hair, Infamy is still fame, and it’s the fastest track to the top. But why on earth did she have to mess with Byron? Going live and spilling those beans

with Byron, you can bet she was the one throwing herself at him. Probably didn’t get the payday she was hoping for, and now she’s airing

and insults were unbearable,

how dare they talk about Ms. Nydia like that! Gordon fumed, his fists clenched so tight

brow furrowed, his eyes churning with

restraint wearing thin His muscles bulged

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