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.”

on your affections finally being acknowledged by Ms. Evadne,” Alexia

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

Chambers, are you suggesting Sir

it weren’t 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. Thaddeus

trembled, “Ms. Alexia, please show some respect. Evadne is the

wronged

“What?”

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,

Alexia

was shrouded in the dark, his lower lip bitten until a bead of

came in a

Ashbourne clan could sleep. They huddled outside the hospital

to the hospital, but no one had the appetite,

oversized jacket, hadn’t moved in hours. Her slender frame hadn’t

was

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

what felt like an eternity, Chasel hurried over with the

results are in.”

one, with Evadne rushing to

in disbelief as

“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 released

the eyes of the

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

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

brow

rapidly, “Chasel, what’s

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, powerful as it is, there must be side effects. Exactly what they are, it’s too early

dampened the spirits of the Ashbourne family once again.

a stroke only

echoed

It’s a miracle he’s been rescued. What’s critical now is to rouse

accustomed to life and death, spoke with a 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

Dr. Bright suggests and sta treatment immediately. We’ll cross the other bridges

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

hearing that Chairman

between his office and the boardroom, too busy even

take over as soon as the big projects

finally managed to carve out some time to visit Chairman Emeric in Skyrim and to catch

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