Chapter 644

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

Timeric expresset was as horen as the sdence that had descended Mr. Chambers‘ he sand teth from the sound of it, you’re not exactly rooting for my revive

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.”

call at the entrance of Silverlake Harbor last time,

as sharp as a jagged rock on

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

and Dylan were both taken aback!

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

was nonchalant, “But of course, why would Evadne mention it?

cheeks flushed with

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

was indeed you, then I

Ashbourne, 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, your legacy tarnished. Your family was in disarray over your illness, Evadne was crying her

of his chair, his composed facade becoming increasingly rigid.

a surge of apprehension.

a deal. How about it?” Avery adjusted his glasses,

do you want?”

to be with me. However, as her most devoted admirer, I cannot tolerate her being with someone like Thaddeus–a wolf in sheep’s clothing.”

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

bless whoever Evadne chooses to be with, as long as

for my own survival? You are too full of yourself! Stroke or not, even if

with a stern face, “Mr. Chambers,

the medicine box from 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 you dote on

please leave immediately!” Even the usually composed Dylan was

a little more. You can’t enjoy the greenery if you burn all

didn’t reach his eyes, “And when that day comes, even if you beg me, I might not be so

that, he strode

door closed behind him, Emeric could no longer hold back. His body shook as if every muscle was seizing, his head

“Dylan, the medication!”

bumped into Evadne and Thaddeus in the corridor.

other’s paths again, and the entire hallway filled with a

you doing here?” Evadne’s heart sank like a stone, and her eyes blazed with fury

from the hospital, so I thought I’d bring a little something to cheer him up” Avery replied, the malice in his eyes dissolving into a facade of sincerity, like a chameleon switching colors. “Besides, I’m now the President of the Chambers Group. It’s under my control. I wanted to discuss potential collaborations with Chairman Ashbourne for the

gaze dropped to the medicine box

with a sudden

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

aside with a force that sent him reeling and took Thaddeus by

the cold wall, sending a shock through his body and a

“Dad!”

“Chairman Ashbourne!”

pain, while Dylan

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