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, this was the crushing of

clenched his jaw his gaze as sharp as a jagged rock on a cliff, cold and piercing.

there’s no need to be so cold and heartless towards your lifesaver, is there? Besides, I’ve

Emeric and Dylan were both taken aback!

tell you that when you were in a deep coma, on the verge of becoming a vegetable, I was the

mention it? Any credit would go to

cheeks flushed with hot

suppressed, was intolerable, and a fresh wave of cold sweat soaked through his suit!

you, then I should

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

his chair, his composed facade becoming increasingly rigid.

observing this, felt a surge

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

do you want?” Emeric asked

However, as her most devoted admirer, I cannot tolerate her being with someone like Thaddeus–a wolf in sheep’s

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 to this medicine for years to

Til bless whoever Evadne chooses to be with, as long

of control, his hand shaking so much he could hardly maintain his grip, “Avery, are you threatening me? You expect me to sacrifice my daughter’s happiness for my own survival? You are too full of yourself! Stroke or not, even if i were riddled with cancer. I would not

stern face, “Mr. Chambers, please leave.”

at Emeric’s pallor, “Chairman Ashbourne everything I do is for Evadne’s sake, Overindulgence will only harm the daughter

Even the usually

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 day, you’ll regret

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

that, he

the door closed behind him, Emeric could no longer hold back. His body shook as if every muscle

“Dylan, the medication!”

office when he bumped into Evadne and Thaddeus in the

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

like a stone, and her eyes

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

to the medicine box in Avery’s

with a sudden sense of

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

aside with a force that sent him reeling and took Thaddeus by the hand to march past him.

back slammed against the cold wall, sending a shock through his body and a sharp pain piercing his heart!

“Dad!”

“Chairman Ashbourne!”

found Emeric lying on the couch, his face contorted with pain, while Dylan was

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