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.”

failing to bear him

her, “Let it

spare her. She’s

flew across her face in a slap!

ask, don’t meddle in my business! Now you’re sympathizing with

reeling, a buzzing in

thinking of your best interest. Having blood on your hands isn’t a good look, and if the cops trace it back to 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 need to dirty your hands for

subsided slightly, a sneer forming, “You think I’m so foolish as 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 obvious benefits? And who said

wouldn’t want to disappoint your politically

Elva

Beverly to their home

backyard left the modest girl utterly awestruck. She had imagined the nome of

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

sofa, her limbs bound by invisible

some,” offered Thaddeus, his

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

streamed with tears that plopped onto her clenched hands resting

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

breath, he hadn’t seen someone

her unrestrained sobbing, her genuine

I scare her?” Thaddeus froze in place, his eyes betraying a frantic concern as

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

Gordon for confirmation.

Thaddeus’s gloomy face was his characteristic.

away her tears and blowing her nose with the

she said, not pressing for reasons, unwilling to

didn’t expect that you all

her gratitude. “I know it’s because I can testify against Byron. But thank

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

furrowed with a mixture of anger and restraint,

soul bore scars so deep, they may never fully

was Byron’s doing.

belong in hell, then who did?

for you isn’t because you’re a witness. Every decent girl in

into her arms, her own eyes brimming with tears.

the warm cocoa Thaddeus

battle with the Chambers Group. Thad and I will do everything to protect

feel pressured, or if this decision was made

gave me the courage to face all this?” Beverly

“Your sister, Nydia.”

Nydia?” Evadne’s eyes widened, her

Thaddeus remained composed as if he had anticipated Nydia’s

understand girls best.

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