Chapter 680 
Arnold’s laughter faded into a serious mien as he caught wind of the conversation. 
“Evadne, keep your cool, love. Anger’s no good for your health.” 
Thaddeus‘ brows drew together in concern as he held the trembling hand of the petite woman, “Especially on a full stomach. You know how sensitive your tummy is.” 
Evadne slumped into her seat, frustration etched on her face, but the man quickly wrapped his arms around her, planting a kiss on her forehead. 
 
Despite his comfort, she was still shivering with anger. 
 
“Indeed, it’s one of Matthew’s ‘masterpieces‘. I confronted Elva, asking why she wouldn’t fight back. It’s not like the old days; we live in a society ruled by law now. With enough proof, she could sue for divorce, make Matthew pay for what he’s done. 
 
But she’s terrified of him to death, like he’s got some sort of deadly hold over her. She’d rather live in misery, even if it meant being beaten to death by that beast, than change her plight. She bolted before I could finish,” Camille’s voice was choked with emotion, her breathing erratic. 
 
 on her increasingly pale face,
 
 it, almost as if she were living through it herself.
 
 to all the high–profile officials and business magnates in Elmsworth.” Thaddeus said, a
 
 the Ashbourne family have no clout at all?” Evadne pouted,
 
 squeezed her shapely shoulder firmly with his large hand, his voice hoarse, “I suspect Avery’s planning to hand–deliver it to
 
 fingers with Camille’s under the table, murmuring in a
 
 he dares to bring it, I’ll crumple it up and stuff it in his mouth. Let him roll
 her further evident in
 on Matthew’s strict orders. Everyone’s expected to dress to the nines for the Chambers‘ gala. With Matthew’s competitive and vicious nature, he’d want his wife to outshine all others. If she fails, it’s likely another beating from Matthew,” Evadne shook her head in fury, her concern for the poor woman palpable.
 
 harsh judgment of Elva, pressed his lips into a thin line, a sense of
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
The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!