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 Ms.

won’t

suggesting

repeatedly intervening on your behalf, Evadne would have reconciled with Thaddeus. long ago – they’d probably have kids running around by

respect. Evadne is the woman I love, and she has never wronged you!”

know she hasn’t wronged me?” Alexia’s voice suddenly turned dark.

“What?”

kidding. The medicine is exactly what Emeric needs, even Bright Pharmaceuticals 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

waiting for a response, Alexia coldly ended

in the dark, his lower lip bitten

came in a blur.

not a soul in the Ashbourne clan could sleep. They huddled outside the hospital room, eyes bloodshot and

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

in Thaddeus’ oversized jacket, hadn’t moved in hours. Her

messaged Gordon and Jareth for help. The situation was grave, and he

icy hand in his, trying to warm it. The more silent and stoic she became, the

an eternity, Chasel hurried over

results are

as one, with Evadne rushing to Chasel, snatching the test report from his

she asked, eyes wide in disbelief as she

Not only is it free of issues, but it’s a targeted

the eyes of the Ashbourne

yet it was accompanied by a deep, bitter sense of guilt. How he wished he was the one who could help Evadne, but it was Avery who had come through for

exclaimed, unable to contain his excitement, “We should get this for Dad

brow signaled

rapidly, “Chasel, what’s

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

of the Ashbourne family

only to introduce a new,

ladies echoed Suri’s

age and condition are serious. It’s a miracle he’s been rescued. What’s critical now is to rouse him from this coma. Prolonged unconsciousness could cause irreversible damage

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.

do as Dr. Bright suggests and sta treatment immediately. We’ll cross the other bridges when we come to them. Besides, dad’s no pushover; a little illness isn’t going

if she tried to hide it. Thaddeus could see right through her façade. She was forcing herself to be strong.

too, was deeply concerned upon hearing that

was swamped with work, shuttling between his office and the boardroom, too busy even to spend some quality time with

as soon as the big projects were off

time to visit Chairman

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