Chapter 673

Thaddeus had a look of sheer panic as the chicken nugget slipped from his fingers and plummeted into the bubbling oil of the deep fryer.

Hot oil spattered across the back of his hand and up his arm, the pain snapping him back to reality as his lips parted awkwardly, muttering. “Elvis”

“You’re always talking about that stuff. Are you really that horny?”

Elvis snorted softly, craning his neck to peer into the fryer, “I dunno if Evadne caught a whiff yet, but I sure followed the scent over here. Smells like something’s burning, though.”

That caught Thaddeus off guard, and he suddenly realized that the chicken he’d dropped in earlier was still submerged.

He fumbled for the slotted spoon, but by the time he fished out the nuggets, they’d turned a deep brown.

The corners of Thaddeus‘ eyes drooped in dismay, and he was instantly reminded of the first time Chairman Emeric had tried his cooking, labeling it a string of “failures.”

It was like a curse he couldn’t shake.

“Look, I get it, you’re trying to be sweet, but don’t force yourself into something that’s clearly not your forte. If you scald yourself and end up with blisters, it’s Evadne who’s going to suffer, right?”

Saying this, Elvis shrugged off his coat, rolled up his sleeves, and positioned himself next to Thaddeus, nudging him aside with his hip, “Go stand over there and chill. Don’t get in the way.”

Thaddeus‘ eyes widened in surprise, “You’re going to take over?”

“If I leave it to you, my little sis will end up eating charcoal.”

Thaddeus didn’t get upset because Elvis was absolutely right; he’d overestimated his cooking skills.

Elvis washed his hands and expertly lowered the chicken into the fryer, watching the clock and counting the seconds before stirring the oil and soon after, retrieving the perfectly cooked nuggets!

Thaddeus stood by, assisting Elvis and absorbing every move with rapt attention.

“Got it yet?” asked Elvis, not even looking up.

Thaddeus nodded, “Yeah.”

“Your eyes may have got it, but your hands sure didn’t.”

Thaddeus frowned with a rueful smile, “Elvis, sometimes, I need a little encouragement.”

Elvis‘ long lashes fluttered as he glanced at Thaddeus, “Fail a few more times, and you’ll get it right. I’ve botched it up countless times myself before getting it to look half decent. If Evadne didn’t love it so much, who in their right mind would bother with this mess? It’s filthy, it’s a hassle, and you can’t get rid of the smell of oil for days! Sometimes, you shouldn’t spoil her too much. If you let her get her way all the time, she’ll be demanding you cook every day, then what’ll you do?”

Thaddeus‘ eyes glowed softly as he gently smiled, “Doesn’t matter. As long as Evadne’s happy, I’m willing to do anything, no matter how troublesome it is.”

“Pfft, easy for anyone to say,” Elvis responded with feigned disdain, but inside, he felt a warmth spreading.

“Wow! Fried chicken! Smells amazing!”

Both men turned around.

real little foodie had arrived.

care for Emeric, Evadne had swapped her delicate silk nightgowns for a cozy, milk white fleece loungewear, setting off her moon–bright face. From a distance, she looked like a celestial rabbit morphed into a human, landing in the

you guys get back? You could’ve

slippers, bringing with her a sweet, warm breeze and flung herself into Thaddeus‘ embrace.

in flour, I’ll get your clothes dirty.” Thaddeus gently warned, his flour–dusted hands hovering

just because I mentioned it last

doing, you silly man? You’re already running around between two places every day, working and then coming back to be with me. It’s hard enough. For something like this, we could’ve just ordered in. You didn’t need to

is

with gratitude as he looked over at

them nice

Pfff!

mouthful of fictional blood nearly sprayed

work and Thaddeus‘ assistance, two plates of golden,

few failed attempts sat neglected in

try some

his little sister’s eyes light up, “It’s been a while since I cooked for you. Let’s see if

a piece with her hands, took

Elvis, your cooking is still as fantastic as ever!” Evadne beamed with contentment, her eyes sparkling.

pleased smile spread across Elvis‘ lips.

back to a face

night, thanks to Elsie’s diversion, he’d managed to

done? She had gone to Matthew to buy him time;

her status, after last night’s events, he found himself increasingly curious about that woman.

could be found in

Elsie didn’t seem all

don’t eat that!”

in alarm, but it

opened her cavernous mouth and devoured his charred offerings, savoring them without a hint of

not that

Thaddeus urged, capturing her hand, “You don’t have to force yourself to compliment

they’re made with love. How could

another piece and ate it with evident pleasure, showing no sign of pretense, “Besides, what does it matter if

and he couldn’t resist planting a kiss on her

clutched his chest and closed his eyes!

regretted it so much.

to be

eat all this myself. Lucky for us, Arnold and Aaron are around. I’ll just holler

I was about to

shift in Elvis‘ eyes, a darkening. “Tonight, I’ve come back with something important to discuss

Aaron had made

dinner table which had transformed into an impromptu

big secret you’ve been keeping from us?” Arnold prodded, biting into a drumstick.

you so on edge because you can’t afford your

a chicken bone at

then he tossed

this?” they all

avenging our brother? Inside this envelope is enough dirt to bring

this, Prosecutor Arnold and Captain Aaron’s radars went off.

grabbed the envelope and dumped its

and started reading. Shock and anger grew with every page they

went straight into Matthew’s own pocket. And that’s not all. He’s been hosting so–called charity events, parading the girls meant to be helped, but really, he was setting up a

this point, his eyes burned red with fury. “These girls just wanted a chance at education, but what

her hand on the table, Evadne trembled with rage, “That

him down when we dealt with

He won’t be hopping around for much

Group, Matthew’s cunning and methods are far more insidious than Byron’s ever were. Byron was blatant with his actions, relying on his background. But Matthew, he’s a master of disguise, his deeds are

getting at, Thaddeus?” Evadne grabbed

have set up a way out for himself.”

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