Chapter 626

Bevis felt like his niece Evadne had clamped onto his jugular with her sharp tongue, the pent-up rage in his chest threatening to burst forth like an erupting volcano.

Thaddeus had a warm glow in his heart, seeing her stand up for him, but he didn’t let it go to his head. He still looked at Evadne with concern, gently squeezing her hand as a signal to hold back in front of Emeric.

“Evadne, that’s enough,” Emeric’s face darkened as he spoke.

“Uncle Bevis, I thought you’d turned over a new leaf when you came with such fanfare to visit my dad today.”

Evadne’s lips curled with a cold sarcasm. “But as it turns out, you came to settle scores. You made a mess, and my dad got sick trying to clean it up for you. If everything is going to be wrong regardless, might as well go all in. Why don’t you pay back that five million you owe? For someone of your stature, that shouldn’t be a penny short.”

Evadne’s words were a vindication for the Ashbourne family. She had thrown Bevis’ grandstanding right back in his face!

Bevis’ mouth twitched uncontrollably, his rage searing through his hair as if about to catch alight.

“Evadne!”

Emeric was overcome with fury, his head throbbing with pain, his hands shaking uncontrollably beneath the covers.

“Evadne, stop. Mr. Emeric doesn’t look good!” Thaddeus noticed Emeric’s pallor and whispered urgently to her.

Bevis, seeing his chance, suddenly burst into tears, heedless of his image.

“Emeric, my heart aches! I have no dignity left as an elder. I might as well be dead!”

Emeric’s bedside, their hearts in knots with worry that he might have another episode in front of Bevis.

won’t pursue it, and I won’t,” Emeric gasped, his voice a shadow of

in distress.

no face to show these kids, and at the

my word,” Emeric managed

was tearfully grateful but

loyalty was his strength but also the ultimate credit card in Bevis’ pocket, to be exploited over and

was Emeric’s only brother, which was one thing.

where would his brother have found his life’s

leverage Bevis had

an account in front of the children and said. with a grave face, “But this is the last time. The company isn’t mine alone. As a manager, you have the authority to manage funds, but never to claim what’s

understand it.

the iron-fisted titan of commerce, didn’t need to please

why, oh why, did he

was practically a saint! failure of

Next time, I’ll set an example and not make the same mistake! Get well soon, I

peace of

see Mr. Ashbourne out,” Suri offered

gone far when Suri’s voice rang out,

and was met by Suri’s icy glare as she

Smack!

he could react, Suri’s hand flew up and struck

Bevis’ eyes bulged, his cheek bearing the

said, her beautiful face now steely with anger. “I should have slapped you the day Emeric was hospitalized because of you. I should have confronted you then and torn that wretched

you’re the lady of the Ashbourne house? You’re just like those other women, a mere diversion

late wife, who gave you this chance to strut

the insult to her but at

“Beast!”

was quicker, grabbing her wrist and shoving her back,

I’d spare you for my brother’s sake, but

and left

clutching her bruised wrist,

“Suri!”

Thaddeus, worried, had followed. They had seen everything that had just happened.

eyes blazed with anger, a chill

a wry smile

knuckles turned white as he clenched his fists, his muscles tensing beneath his tailored suit. “I’ll

don’t be rash!”

isn’t your fight. And with your status

A surge of warmth washed over Thaddeus, yet his concern deepened. “Suri, you’re family to Evadne, and that makes you family to me. I couldn’t care less about my reputation when it comes to seeing you

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