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?

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

it was hard to imagine

by bone–deep greed and had twisted into a devil bereft of

“Matthew

speak to the man in charge, “Jason never laid a finger on anyone, although he might’ve wanted to. The guy who beat Byron to a pulp was me, and Ive got the video

he turned to Chasel with a softened tone,

playing a video that filled the silent office with Byron’s cries of agony. The footage clearly showed that Cassius

mess

chilling smile creeping across his face like a dashing

Roderick and Cedric went pale as ghosts, because their malicious plans

you? Evadne gasped, covering her mouth in shock

his warm hand as he watched Cassius with complex emotions. He knew his

his smile still playing at the edges of his lips.

words, then turned to Matthew desperately.

arrested an innocent man, of which I’ve already informed Minister Prescott. He’s fuming, and I’d

he rushed out to release the wrongfully

know you don’t until you see the

I won’t w

breath.

Ashbourne Gordon stepped in promptly,

was momentarily taken aback–since when did Cassius start ordering around his beau’s secretary? But Gordon fit the part so well that one could easily mistake him

the

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