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.”

splendid. Congratulations, Mr. Chambers, on your affections finally being acknowledged by Ms.

won’t be any

are you suggesting Sir would sabotage your romance?”

louder, “Do you think Sir has that 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

respect. Evadne is the woman I love,

wronged me?” Alexia’s voice suddenly

“What?”

as what Sir provided you. Rest assured and give it to him, once he recovers, the

response, Alexia coldly ended the call.

in the dark, his lower

in a

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

but no one had the appetite, they just sat waiting for news.

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

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

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

felt like an eternity, Chasel hurried over with

results are in.”

rose as one, with Evadne rushing to

eyes wide in disbelief as

is 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

rekindled in the eyes

of guilt. How he wished he was the one who could help Evadne, but it was

should get this for Dad too,

furrowed brow

rapidly, “Chasel, what’s the issue?”

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.

spirits of the Ashbourne family once again.

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

echoed

What’s critical now is to rouse him from this coma. Prolonged unconsciousness could cause irreversible

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 now. Let’s just focus on keeping we can deal with the rest later. You

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 to them. Besides, dad’s no pushover; a little illness isn’t going to take him

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

was deeply concerned upon hearing that

drawing near, he 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

over as soon as the big

out some time to visit Chairman Emeric in Skyrim and to catch up with Thaddeus and

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