Chapter 623

In the moment the line connected, Avery sat up straight, his posture rigid with anticipation.

“Sir.”

“Mr. Chambers, it must be the middle of the night back home, haven’t you gone to bed yet?”

The voice on the other end was Alexia’s!

Avery’s heart skipped a beat, surprise lacing his voice. “Ms. Alexia?”

“It’s morning here. Sir is currently visiting with the Williams and can’t take your call.”

Alexia’s tone carried a smug chuckle, “Whatever you have to say, you can tell me, and I’ll pass it along.”

Avery’s brows furrowed, his fingers curling into a fist.

He had served Sir for many years, toiling tirelessly with the loyalty of a workhorse, yet he always felt an invisible barrier between them. He even questioned whether Sir truly regarded him as a confidant.

And here was Alexia, who had only recently entered Sir’s inner circle, already entrusted with such liberties as to answer his calls!

Could it be that even a man as wise and valiant as Sir could not escape the snares of a woman’s charm?

“Mr. Chambers, if there’s nothing pressing, I should get back to Sir’s side,” Alexia said with palpable impatience.

“I’ve delivered the medicine you provided to Evadne’s hands, and she has accepted it.”

that’s splendid. Congratulations, Mr. Chambers, on your affections finally being acknowledged by Ms.

“The medicine… there won’t be any problems, right?”

Mr. Chambers, are you suggesting Sir would sabotage your

free time? And if it weren’t for Sir repeatedly intervening on your behalf, Evadne would have reconciled with Thaddeus. long ago –

is the woman

hasn’t wronged me?” Alexia’s

“What?”

hasn’t developed anything as effective as what Sir provided you. Rest assured and give it to him, once he recovers, the Ashbournes will be thanking you. Evadne doesn’t respond well to force. You step in to save her father, and that’s a huge favor. Her attitude

a response, Alexia coldly ended

in the dark, his lower lip bitten until a bead

in a blur.

sleep. They huddled outside the hospital

brought plenty of breakfast to the hospital, but no one had the appetite, they just sat waiting for news.

oversized jacket, hadn’t moved in hours. Her slender frame hadn’t even leaned away from her rigid posture.

already messaged Gordon and Jareth for help. The situation was grave, and he couldn’t trust just anyone

her icy hand in his, trying

felt like an eternity, Chasel

results are

as one, with Evadne rushing to Chasel, snatching

problems?” she asked, eyes wide in disbelief

gravely, “Surprisingly, the medication Avery brought is flawless. Not only is it free of issues, but it’s a targeted drug for stroke patients that’s just been

rekindled in the eyes of the Ashbourne

this, Thaddeus felt a surge of joy, yet it was accompanied by a deep, bitter sense of guilt. How he

excitement, “We should get this for Dad too,

brow

approached rapidly, “Chasel, what’s the

It’s scarce, available only to the highest echelons of society and royalty. Moreover, powerful as it is, there must be side effects. Exactly what they are, it’s too early to tell.”

of the Ashbourne family

fretted, “We can’t cure a stroke only to introduce a

ladies echoed Suri’s concerns.

been rescued. What’s critical now is to rouse him from

Emeric’s attending physician. At least within these hospital walls, I have the final say in his care. I’ll administer the medication now. If he can wake up tomorrow, everything should start to improve. As for any potential effects, don’t worry too much about those right now.

treatment immediately. We’ll cross the other bridges when

her pain was obvious, even if she tried to hide it. Thaddeus could see right through her façade. She was

concerned upon hearing that Chairman Emeric was seriously ill.

between his office and the boardroom, too busy even to spend some quality time

as soon as the

carve out some time to visit Chairman Emeric

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