Chapter 644

The all became thick with tension, the atmosphere plummeting to a frosty chill

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Avery chuolet Charman Ashbourne, joule reading too much into it. How could tharbor such petty thoughts? You’re Evadne Father, and she’s the apple of my eye. It’s in all sincerity that I wish for you to enjoy robust health and a long life.”

Dylan sonunized Avery with a furrowed brow, as if trying to decipher the truth behind those words. They might have sounded like concern, but coming from this kit, they rang hollow

“All Chambers, youte certainly persistent, Emeric’s tone sharpened with sarcasm from beneath his tailored suit. “But there’s a Boe line between persistence and obsession, and the latter is a fool’s errand. I’ve told you before, matters of the heart can’t be forced Especially with a headstrong woman like Evadne. No matter how diligently you court her, if she’s not into you, that’s not going to change

Avery’s smile froze, a massive wave of humiliation threatening to engulf him.

“Now it’s public knowledge that Evadne is in a love–soaked relationship with Thad. They’re busy planning a wedding, sweet as honey, and that’s not something just anyone can get in the middle of”

Emeric practically cooed the name “Thad”

To the uninitiated, it might seem like the two men shared a close bond.

They say dealing with in–laws is a challenge, but it seems the relationship between a father–in–law and his daughter’s suitor is a riddle just as complex.

Hatred surged in Avery’s chest, his mouth bitter. He was about to retort when Emeric cut him off, “Mr. Chambers, you’ve come up in the world. You’re no longer the little boy trailing behind my daughter. With Evadne having Thad, your continued declarations of love are quite unbecoming, not to mention undignified.”

at the entrance of Silverlake Harbor last time, this was the

a jagged rock on a cliff, cold and piercing.

never expected you to remember my goodwill, but there’s no need to be so cold and heartless

Dylan were both taken

in a deep coma, on the verge of becoming a vegetable, I was the one who rushed in with the lifesaving medication that pulled

was nonchalant, “But of course, why would Evadne mention it? Any credit would go to

with hot shame!

being controlled, being suppressed, was intolerable, and a fresh wave

it was indeed you, then I should thank

I’m aware that your condition is quite severe. In its advanced stages, it can lead to numbness, even paralysis. You’ve commanded power and respect all your life; surely you wouldn’t want to end it in a pitiable state, racked with illness,

the armrest of his chair, his composed facade becoming

this, felt a surge of

and your family’s, I’d like to propose a deal. How about it?” Avery adjusted his glasses,

you want?” Emeric

but I’ve never coerced her to be with me. However, as her most devoted admirer, I cannot tolerate

he placed a box on the table, “Inside here is the same medication that saved you last time. There are three doses, enough to stabilize your condition. This kind of medicine, even if you were to spare no expense, is hard to come by. To obtain even one dose is nearly impossible, let alone three. Just promise me you won’t let Evadne marry Thaddeus, and I’ll make sure you have access

whoever Evadne chooses to be with, as long as

are too full of yourself! Stroke or not, even if i were

a stern face, “Mr. Chambers,

the table, his eyes narrowed as he stared at Emeric’s pallor, “Chairman Ashbourne everything I do is for Evadne’s sake, Overindulgence will only harm the daughter

Even the usually

should think of oneself a little more. You can’t enjoy the greenery if you burn all the wood. You’re refusing me today, but one

“And when that day comes, even if you beg

that, he strode

back. His body shook as if every muscle

“Dylan, the medication!”

bumped into Evadne

into each other’s paths again, and the entire hallway filled with a heavy, charged silence,

earth are you doing here?” Evadne’s heart sank like a stone,

cheer him up” Avery replied, the malice in his eyes dissolving into a facade of sincerity, like a chameleon

medicine

heart clenched with a sudden

to the hens up to no good!” Evadne’s eyes flashed with loathing. “If you value your life, Avery, you’ll get as far away from us as possible! And forget any business dealings – the Ashbourne family will never entertain the thought of collaborating with the likes of the Chambers Group! And Avery, you’d better hold on tight to

shoved him aside with a force that sent him reeling and took Thaddeus by the hand to

shock through his body and a

“Dad!”

“Chairman Ashbourne!”

with pain, while Dylan was kneeling beside him, massaging a pressure

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