Chapter 539

Emeric’s voice cut through the chatter, and suddenly everyone stood rooted to the spot and got enveloped in an unexpected hush. Evadne’s eyes went round as saucers, and her rosebud lips were parted in utter disbelief as she stared at her father.

“What did you just say?”

Thaddeus‘ chest heaved with barely contained emotion, and his eyes were a deep well of fervor as he gazed upon Emeric’s distinguished and handsome face. His breath hitched, and his heart were ticking down.

“You’re going to be dragging yourself home at the crack of dawn at this hour. If you’ve got nothing on the agenda tomorrow morning, why don’t you just crash here tonight?” Emeric said, giving out a soft rumble before he coughed discreetly to clear his throat.

This time, everyone heard him. Evadne heard him, and Thaddeus heard him.

A tidal wave of relief crashed over Thaddeus; he felt his heartbeat skyrocketing, and his eyes shimmering with unshed tears of gratitude. He swallowed hard and then bowed deeply,to Emeric.

“Thank you, Chairman Ashbourne, for taking me in.”

The words ‘taking me in‘ humbled this towering man, a scion of the top consortium in Elmsworth, to the dust.

Evadne felt a pang of sadness, hating to see him so diminished, and quickly stepped forward to help him back to his feet.

“Come on, it’s just for one night. It’s no big deal.”

“It is, Evadne.”

Thaddeus‘ voice was thick with emotion, and a hint of tears glistened in his eyes. “I’m overwhelmed. All the accomplishments of my life combined don’t measure up to the happiness and contentment I feel at this moment.”

To others, it might be a simple sleepover.

To Thaddeus, it felt like a new lease on life.

Emeric gave Thaddeus a meaningful look and then led the way into the villa.

“Jason, Does this mean my dad’s forgiven Thaddeus? Has he finally accepted him?!” Nydia, clutching Jason’s arm, whispered excitedly on tiptoes.

“I hope so. This might be acceptance.”

Jason’s gaze softened as he looked down at and he tenderly tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. “Any progress, even the slightest bit from yesterday, is a step in the right direction.”

Moved, Evadne cupped his chiseled jaw and pressed her soft lips to his in a kiss as if there was no one around them.

with shyness, but soon he wrapped his arms around her waist and returned

the Ashbourne family, embarrassed to witness such a display, turned away

Nydia’s waist, with his Adam’s apple bobbing,

slow down!” Nydia’s slender legs scurried to keep up beneath her flowing

clenched, and his muscles were

down? Not a chance.

wanted her, fiercely so.

was thick with the

the search for Eden with Jareth and staying on top of Elspeth’s case. He pushed himself to the limit, so as to free up as much

to keep his eyes open, once in bed, he came alive, lavishing love and

let her feel even a hint of weakness

was twenty–five, and he had reached

match his wealth but were younger than him. He couldn’t

Thaddeus was as disciplined as a monk seeking shelter, meditating in his own room as if stepping beyond

the truth? His sweet and fragrant wife was

hand of acceptance toward him. If he didn’t behave

against the headboard, Thaddeus worked on urgent business matters sent by Gordon on his

and he dozed

a gentle breeze teased his senses; it felt like tickling and

his military instincts kept his vigilance

eyes snapped open, cold light flickering within them, as

“Ah!”

echoed in the dark.

laptop on his thighs,

fully awake, caught her with a swift move, supporting her slender waist effortlessly and pulling her soft body against his warm

in here? When did

his hands, accustomed to caressing her,

clutched her chest, pouting, “You scared me to death. Do you realize how terrifying you looked just now? As if you were about to

Evadne. It’s a reflex from my military days, an

filled with compassion,

kissed the palm of her hand, but his heart raced with anxiety.

countered with a mischievous squint, while playfully tapping his nose. “Hmm? Mr. Thaddeus

impression on your family,” Thaddeus confessed, his lips curving in a

shirt. “My family, they’re a tough bunch to deal with. The hardest there is. Otherwise, Snakey Avery, that sly fox, would’ve wormed his way

with a weary

to you, so there’s no need to be scared. Just be yourself.”

been burning the midnight oil behind my back again. You’ll end

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