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.

Fairhaven Group, play them against each other, and shatter the bond between Jareth and Marilla, forcing

Thaddeus‘ flesh. Evadne caught her breath, and

the circumstances differ each time. Does Snakey Avery need to repeat the same trick? He kept a woman who looks like 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 his dealings. If he used the same ploy twice, wouldn’t it be easy for people to link it back

isn’t

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 matters,

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

Thaddeus were taken

cautious and lived humbly, seemingly naive and fragile. Jareth had always sheltered her like a precious flower in a greenhouse, but actually she was

Marilla, you’re smart.”

his lips, though his heart felt bittersweet, “It’s related to Avery, but the hitman might not be his man. Someone

it was because it involved the person she loved most.

else behind him,” Mr. and Mrs. Abernathy almost

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and increasingly complex. So, was this a signal from that person to show himself? Could the

was already a formidable enemy. The one controlling him, what kind of terrifying power player could

serious matters, Aaron didn’t stick around and

to the door, but to

“Aaron, wait!”

fluttering; he quickly uttered, “You’ll catch a cold dressed like that; go

not cold; it’s

cheeks, sincere eyes beaming, “Aaron, those teddy bear pastries you brought me last time, I’ve eaten them all. They were really delicious.”

deal. Glad you liked them,” Aaron’s

and handed him a rolled–up paper, “This is for you.

him, whimsical yet capturing his essence,

it really looks like you, Aaron!” Evadne leaned in

nodded, “It

could have done better,” Marilla

it’s

stay composed, but his husky voice wavered with delight, “Thank you, Marilla.

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 bought one. I

squinted meaningfully. Aaron was a top–notch foodie. How on earth had he managed to resist devouring the crepes

time on the way home; he’d even chew on the box

for Marilla, just too bashful to present them until

somber eyes

it, but despite being the heiress to a fortune,

her home by Frederic and Elspeth since childhood, chauffeured to school, rarely enjoying the carefree outings with friends that ordinary girls

so while Marilla

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