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.”

him a

her, “Let it go? What

her.

she could finish, Matthew’s hand flew across her face in a

in my business! Now you’re sympathizing with some lowlife, challenging

left reeling, a

you, even without direct evidence, it could tarnish your reputation. And if Avery uses this against you, it could shake your standing in the company. Besides, you don’t

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 obvious benefits? And who said I’ve got blood on my hands? They’re clean as a whistle.

we’re married. I’m sure you wouldn’t want to disappoint your

Elva nodded.

and Thaddeus took Beverly to their home

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

not disturbing Alva but

on the sofa, her limbs bound by

Tea? Coffee? I’ll make you some,” offered Thaddeus, his expression

suddenly, unable to hold it in any longer, she

onto her clenched

fumbled with a bunch

her frail back hunched and shaking as if she couldn’t catch her breath, he hadn’t seen someone cry so hysterically in

her unrestrained sobbing, her genuine vulnerability was

his eyes betraying a frantic concern as he

look again, like someone stiffed you on a multi–million–dollar deal,” Evadne teased, unable to resist poking fun at

for confirmation.

a doubt. Thaddeus’s gloomy face was his

and blowing her nose with the

better,” she said, not pressing for reasons,

all would be

articulate her gratitude. “I know it’s because I can testify against

and tear–streaked face of the young girl left Evadne and Thaddeus feeling as if a cruel hand had seized their

a mixture of anger and restraint, as he struggled

scars so deep, they may never

was Byron’s

belong in hell,

because you’re a witness. Every decent girl in this world

tears. “Tragedy brought us together. But believe me, I won’t

Thaddeus had brought her,

“Once you step forward, there’s no turning back. It’s a full–on battle with the Chambers Group. Thad and

pressured, or if this decision was made in haste,

know who gave me the courage to face all this?” Beverly interrupted, her

“Your sister, Nydia.”

eyes widened, her heartbeat skipping

composed as if he had

understand girls best.

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