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.

to the Fairhaven Group, play them against each other, and shatter the bond between Jareth and Marilla, forcing Thaddeus to taste the agony of

was like a dull knife carving into Thaddeus‘ flesh. Evadne caught her breath, and then cast another

Why send an assassin who looks exactly like Hubery? There’s no need. And Avery’s cautious in his dealings.

analysis isn’t

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 matters,

determined face, “Aaron, are you suggesting the person behind Jareth’s trouble might not be that young son from the Chambers family, there could be someone

and Thaddeus were taken aback!

always sheltered her like

you’re smart.”

though his heart felt bittersweet, “It’s related to Avery, but the hitman might not

was because it involved the person

there’s someone else behind him,” Mr. and Mrs. Abernathy almost spoke in

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this a signal from that person to show himself? Could the man bearing a striking

one controlling him, what kind of terrifying

Aaron didn’t stick around

him to the door, but to their surprise, Marilla rushed out without even grabbing her

“Aaron, wait!”

watched her approach, his heart fluttering; he quickly uttered, “You’ll catch a cold dressed like

cold; it’s okay.”

those teddy bear pastries you brought me last time, I’ve eaten them all. They were really delicious.”

Glad you liked them,” Aaron’s smile was bright and

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

a caricature of him, whimsical

you, Aaron!” Evadne leaned in to

nodded, “It

have done better,” Marilla looked embarrassed, feeling

it’s

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

of crepes, handing them to Marilla with an attempt at nonchalance, yet his ears betrayed him, blushing furiously, “I

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

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

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

Marilla’s somber eyes

heiress to a fortune,

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

plebeian treats, so while Marilla had seen crepes, she

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