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.

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

witness such a display,

his grip around Nydia’s waist, with his Adam’s

scurried to keep up beneath

his muscles were

Not a

wanted her,

was thick with the sweet scent of happiness,

the consortium, juggling 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 the point of being unable to keep his eyes open, once in bed, he

was determined not to let her feel even a

reached the prime of his

and every one of them, might not match his wealth but were younger than him. He couldn’t afford to let Evadne sense

known fact, Thaddeus was as disciplined as a monk seeking shelter, meditating in his own room as if stepping beyond would plunge him into a

and fragrant wife

Chairman Ashbourne had unexpectedly extended a hand of acceptance toward him. If he didn’t behave and

headboard, Thaddeus worked on urgent business matters sent by Gordon

drew heavy, and he dozed

indeterminate time, a gentle breeze teased his senses;

exhausted, his military instincts kept his vigilance

within them, as if he was a

“Ah!”

exclamation echoed

replaced the laptop on his

now fully awake, caught her with a swift move, supporting her slender waist effortlessly and pulling her

get in here?

was still foggy, but his hands, accustomed to caressing her, wandered to her sides and stroke

clutched her chest, pouting, “You scared me to death. Do you realize how terrifying you looked

reflex from my military days, an uncontrollable response,” he apologized.

eyes filled with compassion, Evadne caressed his cheek.

Thaddeus kissed the palm of her hand, but his heart raced with anxiety. “Why did you sneak

held high,” Evadne countered with a mischievous squint, while playfully tapping his nose. “Hmm? Mr. Thaddeus seems a bit flustered,

home, Evadne. I want to make a good impression on your family,” Thaddeus confessed, his lips curving in a stunning smile,

family, they’re a tough bunch to

the man sighed with a weary smile.

to you, so there’s no need

“You’ve been burning the midnight oil behind my back again. You’ll end up with a

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