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.

“The medicine… there won’t be any

are you suggesting Sir would sabotage your

much free time? And if 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

Alexia, please show some respect. Evadne is the

know she hasn’t wronged

“What?”

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 that’s a huge favor. Her attitude towards

Alexia

pale face was shrouded in the dark, his lower

in

the Ashbourne clan could sleep. They huddled outside the hospital

hospital, but no one had the

hadn’t moved in hours. Her slender frame hadn’t even leaned away

and Jareth for help. The situation was grave, and he couldn’t trust just anyone for fear of

do was stay by her side, holding her icy hand in his, trying to warm it. The more silent and

what felt like an eternity, Chasel hurried over with

are in.”

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

she asked, eyes wide in disbelief

free of issues, but it’s a targeted drug for stroke patients that’s

eyes of the Ashbourne

was accompanied by a deep, bitter sense of guilt. How he wished he was the one who could help Evadne,

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

brow

“Chasel, what’s the issue?”

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

dampened the spirits of

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

echoed Suri’s

condition are serious. It’s a miracle he’s been rescued. What’s critical now is to

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 greedy when it comes to life and

teeth, her resolve firm. “Let’s do as Dr. Bright suggests and sta treatment immediately. We’ll cross the other bridges when we come to them.

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

upon hearing

was swamped with work, shuttling between his office and the boardroom, too busy even to spend some quality time with his Hovely wife. He had no choice but to delegate the medical

take over as soon as the big projects were off

finally managed to carve out some time to visit Chairman Emeric in Skyrim and to catch up with Thaddeus and Evadne.

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