Chapter 542

“What the heck? Beverly was snatched up by Evadne and Thaddeus?”

In the bedroom, Matthew had his reluctant wife, Elva, pinned down on the bed, savagely ripping off her nightgown, ready to fulfill this week’s “duty.”

Ever since Avery climbed to the top and became the apple of their father’s eye, Matthew’s stress skyrocketed. Now, whenever he had the energy, he would force Elva into bed with him, all for the sake of getting her pregnant with the Chambers Group’s heir as quickly as possible.

His father was all about legacy, loved a big bustling family. Being the eldest son, if he could produce the first grandson, he’d have éven more security within the family, an extra chip over Avery!

But, just as he was about to get down to business, an urgent phone call deflated him on the spot, causing him to end hurriedly! “Are you sure? That couple took the girl away?” Matthew rolled out of bed in his birthday suit, scrambling to pull on his pants in a panic, as if he’d been caught in the act.

“Our eyes on the ground report that it was Thaddeus’s secretary Gordon who picked up Beverly. No one else could’ve done it!” The secretary’s voice was laced with urgency, “And they said Beverly didn’t look like she was forced, she seemed to go willingly! Mr. Chambers, you don’t think the girl’s had a change of heart, planning to testify, do you?”

“What do you want me to say? Do I look like I’ve got a psychic hotline to her gut? Sheesh!”

Matthew bellowed in anger, his polished public facade crumbling away, scaring Elva into a shiver.

“What’s the plan, Mr. Chambers?”

Matthew cinched his belt with a vicious glare, “That Beverly, whether she’s switched sides or not, she’s a liability we can’t afford to keep!”

Elva’s eyes widened in fear, her hands clutching the sheets tighter.

The secretary sought confirmation, “You mean take her out?”

“She’s with that evil couple right now, so let’s not spook the horses just yet. We don’t want to draw their attention. It’ll make it harder to make a move.”

Matthew moved to the window, his voice low and dangerous, “Wait until she’s back on her own turf, then find the right moment to act within the next couple of days. The sooner, the better.”

“Got it.”

“And don’t use our own

Matthew’s lips twisted with malice, “Let’s keep it clean. Whoever’s mess it is, they clean it up.”

The call ended, and his mood for love had vanished. He dressed in haste and headed for the door.

“Matthew.” Elva’s voice was timid as she tried to stop him.

“What now?” Matthew snapped, not even giving her a glance.

Their marriage was a political arrangement, the emotional foundation weat

and her family’s declining influence, he cared even less for her.

Elva’s voice trembled, torn by her emotions, “Matthew, maybe just let it go.”

Elva failing to bear him

“Let it go?

just spare her. She’s

flew

told you? Don’t ask, don’t meddle in my business! Now you’re sympathizing with some lowlife, challenging me?

left reeling, a

you, even without direct evidence, it could tarnish your reputation. And if Avery uses this

to not cover my tracks? Such naive thoughts from a foolish woman. I’m helping Byron to curry favor with Dad. Can’t you see the

you wouldn’t want to disappoint

Elva nodded.

took Beverly

the serene, mirror–like lake in the backyard left the modest girl utterly awestruck. She had imagined the nome of

at home,” Evadne said, not disturbing Alva but instead personally

stiffly on the sofa, her limbs bound

some,” offered Thaddeus, his expression reserved but his voice

Evadne and Thaddeus, and suddenly, unable to hold it in any longer,

with tears that plopped onto her clenched hands resting

cry,” Gordon fumbled with a bunch of tissues, thrusting them toward

as if she couldn’t catch her breath, he hadn’t seen someone cry so hysterically in a long

her genuine

place, his eyes betraying a frantic concern as he gazed

Thad. You’ve got that look again, like someone stiffed you on a multi–million–dollar deal,”

for confirmation. Was his

a doubt. Thaddeus’s gloomy face

sit beside Beverly, gently wiping away her tears and blowing her nose with the kind of tender care one

just let it all out. You’ll feel better,” she said, not pressing for reasons, unwilling

all would be so kind

struggled to articulate her gratitude. “I know it’s because

of the young girl left Evadne and Thaddeus feeling as if a cruel hand had seized their throats, choking the

and restraint, as he struggled

yet her soul bore scars so deep, they may never fully heal.

Byron’s

belong in

a witness. Every decent girl in this world deserves that

her own eyes brimming with tears. “Tragedy brought us together. But believe me,

the warm cocoa Thaddeus

turning back. It’s a full–on battle with the Chambers Group. Thad and I will do everything to protect you, but it will inevitably affect you and your mom’s life.”

this decision was made in haste, then I

me the courage to face all this?” Beverly interrupted, her tear–stained face now

“Your sister, Nydia.”

widened, her heartbeat skipping a beat.

as if he had anticipated Nydia’s unequivocal

understand girls best.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255