Chapter 640

Evadne’s hand paused mid–air, her lovely eyes narrowing slightly.

Confronting Warner’s mockery, she was indeed a bit miffed, but perhaps it was the stabilizing effect of being in love, her anger quickly subsided.

Yet, while she could contain her irritation, Thaddeus could not.

He grabbed her hand and clenched it tightly, forcefully pulling her into his embrace. His large hand gripped her shoulder as he glared at Warner with steely eyes.

“So that’s the kind of reputation the Bright family prides itself on. I thought it was just arrogance and rudeness.”

Warner’s brows knitted together, “What did you say?”

“Isn’t it true?”

Thaddeus, looking down from his height, created an oppressive atmosphere as cold as an iceberg, “I don’t care what the history is between your families, but I know Evadne–she’s a lady of grace and poise. She wouldn’t pick a fight without provocation. Your discourtesy towards her speaks volumes about you. Mr. Bright, as a man of standing and older than Evadne, your behavior is despicable.”

Evadne looked up at him, her eyes glistening with emotion.

wanted to tackle him right there and then, pin him to the couch, and shower him with kisses!

the sofa, his eyes

“Warner!”

this critical moment, Chasel, with a grim expression,

halted at the sight of Warner, maintaining her distance, as if instinctively knowing

the Brights had set foot in the Ashbourne

Silverlake Harbor was as rare as a sighting of the

not being an Ashbourne himself, didn’t fully grasp the gravity of the situation.

take this outside,” Chasel suggested with a voice as calm as

in his trouser pocket, slowly turned

a sharp slap echoed throughout the hall–everyone gasped

had struck his younger brother across the face, the sound

Have you forgotten the vows our grandfather and father took? You seem to have lost

taking it outside. “Don’t think I’m too harsh. You’ve

beloved nephew struck, felt her

them here, but she never imagined Warner

had to restrain herself from

had sworn an oath!

odds, she ceased to be a Bright. Their honor or disgrace, life or

hands trembled as he clenched them into fists,

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