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!”

Aviana rushed to Emeric’s bedside, their hearts in knots with worry that he might have another episode

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

in distress. “Dad!”

kids,

Emeric managed to say, his hospital gown

was tearfully grateful but inwardly sneered.

card in Bevis’ pocket, to be exploited

only brother,

have found his life’s great love? How else could he have built

leverage Bevis

time. The company isn’t mine alone. As a manager, you have the authority to manage funds, but never to claim what’s public as your own. If this happens again, I won’t help you. I’ll be impartial and unforgiving. Do you hear me,

understand

didn’t need to please anyone, nor did he tolerate any miscreants.

did he

was practically a saint! failure of

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

giving Bevis peace

Ashbourne out,”

He hadn’t gone far when Suri’s voice

was met by Suri’s icy glare as she rapidly approached hin

Smack!

flew up and struck him hard across the face!

bulged, his cheek bearing the humiliating imprint of her

steely with anger. “I should have slapped you the day Emeric was hospitalized because of you. I should

alone, and Bevis let his sneer show. “Oh, thinking you’re the lady of the Ashbourne house? You’re just

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

not at the insult to her but at the disdain with which he

“Beast!”

raised her hand again, but this time Bevis was quicker, grabbing her wrist and shoving her

you for my brother’s sake, but you think too

contemptuously and left without looking back.

stood there, clutching her bruised wrist,

“Suri!”

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

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

wry smile and

knuckles turned white as he clenched his fists, his muscles tensing beneath his tailored suit. “I’ll confront him for you, set

don’t be

hastily grabbed Thaddeus’ arm, shaking her head vigorously. “This isn’t your fight. And with your status as CEO of

“child.” 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

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255