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.

his arms around her waist and returned

family, embarrassed to witness such a display, turned away with awkward chuckles.

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

legs scurried to keep up beneath her

muscles were taut

Not a chance.

her,

night, the air over Silverlake Harbor was thick with the sweet scent of happiness, like honey drizzled over warm bread.

for Eden with Jareth and staying on top of Elspeth’s case. He pushed himself to

the point of being unable to keep his eyes open, once in bed, he came alive,

to let her feel even a hint of weakness in

and he had reached the prime of his

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

monk seeking shelter, meditating

wife was just

Ashbourne had unexpectedly extended a hand of acceptance toward him. If he didn’t behave and dared to overstep and climb into Evadne’s

headboard, Thaddeus worked on urgent business matters sent

and

teased his senses; it felt like tickling

was exhausted, his military instincts kept his vigilance

flickering within them,

“Ah!”

exclamation echoed in the

who had replaced the laptop on his thighs, lost

move, supporting her slender waist effortlessly and

did you get in here?

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

“You scared me to death. Do you realize how terrifying you

my military days, an

filled with compassion,

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

This is my home. I walked in with my head held high,” Evadne countered with a mischievous squint, while playfully tapping his nose. “Hmm? Mr. Thaddeus seems a bit flustered, doesn’t

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

is all about,” Evadne chuckled, her slender fingers playfully undoing the top two buttons of his 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 into the inner circle by now, wouldn’t

with a weary smile.

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

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

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