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

won’t be any

suggesting Sir 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 wore her out, didn’t he?

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

know she hasn’t wronged me?” Alexia’s

“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

response, Alexia coldly

in the dark, his lower lip bitten until a bead of crimson blood emerged.

came in

a soul in the Ashbourne clan could sleep. They huddled

Aviana, and Nydia brought plenty of breakfast to the hospital, but no

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

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

side, holding her icy hand in his, trying to warm it. The more silent and stoic

eternity, Chasel hurried over with

results are

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

wide in disbelief as she

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

eyes

was accompanied by a deep, bitter sense of guilt. How he wished

exclaimed, unable to contain his excitement, “We should get this for Dad too, then he’ll stand a

brow

“Chasel,

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.

the spirits of the Ashbourne

stroke only

other ladies echoed Suri’s concerns.

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

final say in his care. I’ll administer the medication now. If he can wake

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

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

hearing that Chairman Emeric was

boardroom, too busy even to spend some quality time with

as soon as the big projects

visit Chairman Emeric in Skyrim and to catch up

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