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.

to tackle him right there and then, pin

from the sofa, his eyes blazing with fury

“Warner!”

with a grim expression, timely

behind him, followed Suri, who halted at the sight of Warner, maintaining her distance, as if instinctively knowing her

the Brights had set foot in the Ashbourne estate, Myra, Aviana, Nydia, and Jason all emerged, fearing

Bright showing up in Silverlake Harbor was as rare as

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

with a voice as calm

his hand casually in his trouser pocket, slowly turned to face him.

next moment, a sharp slap echoed throughout the hall–everyone gasped in shock!

brother across

forgotten the vows our grandfather and father took? You seem to have lost your mind, casting aside their

outside. “Don’t think I’m too harsh. You’ve dishonored our grandfather and father, and as your elder, it’s my duty to discipline you here and now, for

struck, felt her heart wrench.

Warner would dare to resort

to restrain herself from

had sworn an

Bright. Their honor or disgrace, life or death, had nothing to

he clenched them into

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