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.”

to bear him a child over

brow furrowed as he stared at her, “Let

her.

hand flew

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

left reeling, a buzzing

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

a foolish woman. I’m helping Byron to curry favor with

“Elva, we’re married. I’m sure you wouldn’t want to

Elva nodded.

safety, Evadne and Thaddeus took Beverly to their

nome of wealthy elites to be lavish beyond measure, but never expected this warm, stylish

at home,” Evadne said, not disturbing Alva

limbs bound by invisible cords, shrinking into a pitiful ball.

make you some,” offered Thaddeus, his expression reserved but

glanced between Evadne and Thaddeus, and suddenly, unable to hold

face streamed with tears that plopped onto

a bunch

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

unrestrained sobbing, her genuine vulnerability was undeniably

I scare her?” Thaddeus froze in place, his eyes betraying a frantic concern as he gazed upon Evadne.

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

and turned to Gordon for confirmation. Was his expression really

nodded, affirming without a doubt. Thaddeus’s gloomy face

blowing her nose with the kind of tender

she said, not pressing for reasons,

that you all would

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

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

brow was furrowed with a mixture of anger and restraint, as he struggled to keep his

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

Byron’s

in hell, then who did?

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

her own eyes brimming with tears. “Tragedy brought us together. But believe me, I won’t let it happen again.”

the warm cocoa Thaddeus had brought her, and her emotions began to calm.

concern. “Once you step forward, there’s no 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

feel pressured, or if this decision was made in haste, then

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

“Your sister, Nydia.”

her heartbeat skipping a beat.

as if he had anticipated Nydia’s

understand girls

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