Chapter 648

As the towering figure of Cassius stood, fim as an oak, Chasel knew he’d recognize him even if he were reduced to ashes

Chase’s blood pumped furiously, concentrating in his trembling heart as he gripped the balcony railing, his body leaning out as if he were about to leap.

Such a remarkable presence, the magnetic pull straight to his heart it could be no one else but Cassius.

“Cassius! Cassius” Chasel’s voice tore through the air in a desperate shout.

But alas, the distance was too great. A gust of wind picked up, and with Chasel already weakened from serious injuries, his feeble cries were swept away before they could reach Cassius.

“Cassius! Are you deaf?! Look back! I’m right behind you.”

His last words fractured into a hoarse whisper, barely audible.

Chasel watched, eyes wide, as Cassius got into a black sports car that roared to life and disappeared into the night.

“Bastard! Why couldn’t you just wait a little longer for me?!”

As if his soul had been drained, Chase slumped to the ground, gasping for air as tears streamed down his face, “Cassius, why couldn’t you wait, let me go with you.”

Late at night, in the study.

was on the phone with York, updating him on Chasel’s

was clearly displeased. Although he refrained from lashing out, his tone

is impeccable; even I’ve heard

code, disregarding the dignity of the Bright Group,

“If you insist on punishing him, you could have disciplined him in other

next generation. Warner, now groomed to be a businessman, has given

in the business world. Now, the only one who can truly carry on my legacy is Chasel. If you cripple

“But Dad…”

behind

these years,

I hold any, it is only because as they grow up, they become defiant. I fear they might cause trouble

most cherished daughter chose him, and bore his children, who are all excellent. She has been with the Ashbourne family for over twenty years without a

“Dad.”

you’ve always had

words struck at Zachary’s most hidden wounds. His lips

though you’re my adopted son and have no blood relation to Suri, ethically, she will always be your sister. There has never been, and

repeated the “sentence” he’d handed down over twenty years ago, once again to Zachary.

and after a serious illness, I’ve come to terms with it. The old grudges

punish Chasel because of Suri and the Ashbourne family. It’s

Emeric’s children are neing to prominence, and I’ve heard his darling daughter, Evadne, is nearing marriage with the CEO of the Abernathy Group from Elmsworth. If those two families unite, opposing

if Emeric ignores you, I wouldn’t bet against Suri and the Ashbourne kids coming after you.

The call ended

without status,

like a plaster about to crack in the freezing cold, “All because I am an

knocking

burst in, panic–stricken, “Dad! It’s ad!

in shock. With speed, he and the butler,

doors were flung wide open, the midnight chill rushing in, sending shivers down their spines.

everywhere?!” Zachary’s voice quivered with alarm.

“W–We’ve looked everywhere!”

building, not in the garden, nowhere!” Nowhere meant the boy

from the fifth floor?”

we’ve checked. He must have jumped onto the tree across and slid down. There are a few broken branches at the base of the tree.”

Does he want to break his neck?!” Zachary’s shock turned quickly to anger, his hand smarting from the

defiantly from the ashes. Steel cages, the crushing weight of authority – what was there to fear?

been on the move with Gordon by his side, traveling to that country on

him, but Thaddeus, not wanting her to suffer the strain of

was poring over the detailed information

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