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.”

a wake–up call at the entrance of Silverlake Harbor last time, this was the crushing of

as sharp as a jagged rock on a cliff, cold

remember my goodwill, but there’s no need to be so

Emeric and Dylan were both taken

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

would Evadne mention it? Any credit would

with hot

and a fresh wave of cold sweat

it was indeed you, then I should thank you.”

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

on the armrest of his chair, his composed

felt a surge of apprehension.

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

do you want?”

I’ve never coerced her 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.”

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

Til bless whoever Evadne chooses to be

too full of yourself! Stroke or not, even if i were riddled with cancer. I would

with a stern face, “Mr.

coldly, scooping up 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

immediately!” Even the usually composed Dylan was angered.

more. You can’t enjoy the greenery if you burn all the wood. You’re refusing me today, but

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

that, he strode away.

His body shook as if

“Dylan, the medication!”

when he bumped into Evadne and Thaddeus

and the entire hallway filled with

like a stone, and her

Ashbourne was discharged 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

medicine box in Avery’s grasp.

sudden sense of dread!

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 your empire. Otherwise, I’ll make sure you get a taste of what

force that sent him reeling and

sending a shock through his

“Dad!”

“Chairman Ashbourne!”

they entered, they found Emeric lying on the couch, his face contorted with pain, while Dylan was kneeling beside him, massaging a pressure point on

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