Chapter 522

Matthew tried to put on a brave face, but his legs under the table were trembling uncontrollably

Cedric was visibly shaken by the steely gaze directed his way, his lips sealed shut as if by an invisible force.

Evadne and Thaddeus were utterly stunned, frozen in place as the gravity of the situation set in.

My God, that intense protective instinct!

No one knew the depths of her big brother’s nature better than Evadne. Aloof and detached from worldly desires, in plain English, he was pretty much robotic

Aside from family and his long–time confidant Jason, he never spared a second thought for anyone else.

And yet, here he was, displaying an extraordinary level of concern for Chasel. It was utterly unfathomable.

Just then, Evadne caught Chasel gazing at her big brother with eyes brimming with tenderness, a vision so saccharine that it could weave threads through the air.

Wait a second.

Why was the vibe here so flirty?

Why did these two look like they’re actually hitting it off?

Evadne could ponder any further, Cedric spoke up again, his voice dripping with malice. “President Ashbourne, even if we reassess it, some harm’s been done. According to the laws of our country, if the medical examiner confirms the injury is minor, it warrants up to three years of imprisonment. Jason won’t escape

Jason’s name with such venom that it was hard

by bone–deep greed and had twisted into a devil

“Matthew

a lapdog of the Chambers family. He needed to speak to the man in charge, “Jason never laid a finger on anyone,

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and pulled out her phone, playing a video that filled the silent office with Byron’s cries of agony. The footage clearly showed that Cassius delivered punch after punishing punch, transforming the

mess

smile creeping across

Cedric went pale as ghosts, because their malicious plans were

gasped, covering her mouth in shock and

trembling shoulder with his warm hand as he watched Cassius with complex emotions. He knew his foresight, from the beginning, Cassius had anticipated complications and

our man now? Cassius asked, his smile still playing at

then turned to Matthew desperately.

man, of which I’ve already informed Minister Prescott. He’s fuming,

blanched, and without another word, he rushed out to release

you

I won’t w

waste my breath.

President Ashbourne Gordon stepped in promptly, standing

around his beau’s secretary? But Gordon fit the part so

Gordon a nod, and the latter handed a portfolio to

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