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

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

in

these kids, and at

demote you, and I’ll stand by my word,” Emeric managed to say, his hospital gown soaked with sweat, struggling to appear normal.

tearfully grateful but inwardly

credit card in Bevis’ pocket, to be

only brother, which was one thing.

where would his brother have found his life’s great love? How else could he have built such

leverage Bevis had

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 public as your own. If this happens again, I won’t help you. I’ll be impartial and unforgiving. Do

understand it.

need to please anyone, nor did

oh why, did he tolerate

was practically a saint! failure of a brother?

and not make the same mistake! Get well soon, I won’t disturb you any longer.”

peace

Ashbourne

left the room with a triumphant smile. He hadn’t gone far when Suri’s voice rang

Suri’s icy glare

Smack!

up and struck him hard across

me?” Bevis’ eyes bulged, his cheek bearing the humiliating imprint of her hand.

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 mouth to

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

to Emeric’s late wife, who gave you this chance to strut

to her but at the disdain

“Beast!”

raised her hand again, but this time Bevis was quicker, grabbing her wrist and shoving her back, nearly sending her tumbling

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

and left

bruised wrist, shivering with indignation.

“Suri!”

They had seen everything that had

like that?” Thaddeus’ eyes blazed

a wry smile

tensing beneath his

be

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

of warmth washed over Thaddeus, yet his concern deepened. “Suri, you’re family to Evadne, and that

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