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.”

affections finally being acknowledged by

won’t be any problems,

Chambers, are you suggesting Sir

for Sir repeatedly intervening on your behalf, Evadne would have reconciled with Thaddeus. long ago – they’d probably have kids running around by now, and you’d be out of the picture. Ah, I’d forgotten – Evadne can’t have children anymore.

Evadne is the woman I

hasn’t wronged me?” Alexia’s voice suddenly turned

“What?”

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

for a response, Alexia coldly ended the call.

his lower lip bitten

came in

clan could sleep. They huddled outside the

the hospital, but no

hours. Her slender frame hadn’t even

for help. The situation was grave, and he couldn’t

could do was stay by her side, holding her icy hand in his, trying to warm it. The more silent and stoic she became, the more it broke his

felt like an eternity, Chasel hurried over with the

are in.”

rushing to Chasel, snatching the test report from his hands.

eyes wide in disbelief as

flawless. Not only is it free of issues, but it’s a targeted drug for stroke patients that’s just been released this year, more effective than the medicine your aunt procured.”

rekindled in the eyes of the Ashbourne

deep, bitter sense of guilt. How

excitement, “We should get this for Dad too, then he’ll stand a

furrowed brow signaled

approached rapidly, “Chasel,

drug is practically a national treasure; the price is steep, but that’s not the main problem. It’s scarce, available only to the highest echelons of society and royalty. Moreover,

of the Ashbourne

cure a stroke only to introduce a new, more troublesome condition. Emeric’s body can’t withstand

other ladies echoed

Emeric’s age and condition are serious. It’s a miracle he’s been rescued. What’s critical now is to rouse him

severity that left no room for argument, “I’m Chairman 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. Let’s just focus on keeping we can deal with the rest later. You can’t be

sta treatment immediately. We’ll cross the other bridges when we

hide it. Thaddeus could see right through

concerned upon hearing that Chairman Emeric was seriously ill.

too busy even to spend some quality time with his Hovely wife. He

take over as soon as the big

some time to visit Chairman Emeric in Skyrim and to catch up

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