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!”

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

I said I won’t pursue it, and I won’t,” Emeric gasped, his

eyebrows raised in distress.

I have no face to show these kids, and at the

I wouldn’t demote you, and I’ll stand by my word,” Emeric managed to say, his

tearfully grateful but inwardly sneered.

strength but also the ultimate credit card in Bevis’

Emeric’s only brother,

saved llana, battered and barely alive on that beach, where would his brother have found

Bevis had over Emeric.

children and said. with a grave face, “But this is the last time. The company isn’t mine alone. As a manager, you

understand

to please anyone, nor did he

oh why, did he

practically a saint!

foolish. Next time, I’ll set an example and not make the same mistake! Get well soon, I won’t disturb

Bevis peace

Mr. Ashbourne out,”

a triumphant smile. He hadn’t gone far when Suri’s voice rang out, “Stop right

and was met by Suri’s icy glare as she

Smack!

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

hit me?” Bevis’ eyes bulged, his cheek bearing the humiliating imprint of

said, her beautiful face now steely with anger. “I should have slapped you the day Emeric was hospitalized because

sneer show. “Oh, thinking you’re the lady of the Ashbourne house? You’re just like those other

play the part thanks to Emeric’s late wife, who gave you this chance to strut around.”

to her but at the disdain with which he spoke of

“Beast!”

grabbing her wrist and shoving her back,

woman, I’d spare you for my brother’s sake, but you think too highly

contemptuously and

her bruised wrist, shivering with indignation.

“Suri!”

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

he treat you like that?” Thaddeus’ eyes blazed with anger, a chill emanating from his towering

a wry smile and shook her

tensing beneath his tailored

don’t be rash!”

your status as CEO of the Abernathy Group, it’s not worth tarnishing your

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

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