Chapter 743

Chapter 743

Evadne’s thoughts, entangled with sorrow, snapped to clarity with the utterance of those words. Things just couldn’t bear closer analysis. The more they thought about it, the more suspicious and plausible it seemed.

“We’ve gone over this before. Given Gary and Edith’s capabilities, there’s no way they could have found such formidable help. There’s definitely someone backing them up.”

Thaddeus‘ eyes shone with a piercing gaze as he analyzed coolly, “What if it’s Avery, looking to set a trap and take his revenge? It’s certainly not out of the question.

Besides, Aaron mentioned earlier that the hitman is likely a foreigner. Avery’s been entrenched in Helgen for years. Recruiting such an individual to clear the mess for Gary and them shouldn’t be too difficult.”

*Revenge? If Avery wanted revenge, it would be against us! What does he have to do with Jareth and Marilla?”

Evadne’s anger was palpable, “He’s got a full belly meddling in the Fairhaven Group affairs now?!”

“Marilla is my sister, my blood. Jareth, my best friend.”

Thaddeus pulled at his lips, suppressing the anger in his hoarse voice, “Evadne, do you get it now?”

Out of respect for Marilla’s presence, some things were better left unsaid.

Avery, capable of monstrous acts, oscillating between a wolf in sheep’s clothing and a cold–blooded devil, would likely lash out at those close to Thaddeus if his direct revenge failed.

He knew Jareth’s soft spot was Marilla.

weapon to the Fairhaven Group, play them against each other, and shatter the bond between

carving into Thaddeus‘ flesh. Evadne caught her breath, and then cast another doubt after a moment of

me around to plot against you, to confuse and distract. Why send an assassin who looks exactly like Hubery? There’s no need. And Avery’s cautious in

isn’t

usual Captain Ashbourne demeanor, “Using the Fairhaven Group, targeting Jareth, Avery has the motive. But Evadne is right about one thing: there’s no need to plant someone who looks like Hubery. Once that man shows his face, it could complicate

anxiously on Aaron’s determined face, “Aaron, are you suggesting the

Thaddeus were taken aback!

Jareth had always sheltered her like a precious flower in

you’re smart.”

heart felt bittersweet, “It’s related

because it

not alone; there’s someone else behind him,” Mr. and Mrs.

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from that person to show himself? Could the man bearing a striking resemblance to Hubery and entangling himself with

controlling him, what kind of terrifying

discussing serious matters, Aaron didn’t stick

to their surprise, Marilla rushed out

“Aaron, wait!”

heart fluttering; he quickly uttered, “You’ll

not cold;

you brought me last time, I’ve eaten them all. They were

them,” Aaron’s smile was

lip and handed him a rolled–up paper,

stunned, and carefully unrolled it. It was a caricature of him, whimsical yet capturing his essence, lively and

you, Aaron!” Evadne leaned in

“It does.”

crude. I could have done better,” Marilla looked

all; it’s great, really

fought to stay composed, but his husky voice wavered with delight,

to Marilla with an attempt at nonchalance, yet his ears betrayed him, blushing furiously, “I saw it on my way over and couldn’t resist, so I

squinted meaningfully. Aaron was a top–notch foodie. How on earth had he

would’ve been gobbled up in no time on the way home; he’d even chew on the box

had bought them especially for Marilla, just too bashful to present them until

eyes sparked

wouldn’t believe it, but despite being the heiress to a fortune,

her health, she had been confined to her home by Frederic and Elspeth since childhood, chauffeured to school, rarely enjoying the carefree outings with friends that ordinary girls took for granted.

had always scorned such plebeian treats, so while Marilla had seen crepes, she had never

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