Chapter 138

Thaddeus stumbled out of the study, pale as a ghost. He felt like his chest was about to cave in.

He realized that Evadne was like a painful scar on his body, one he dared not touch. The slightest touch would send a jolt of pain through him as if his body was about to break

apart.

But what he feared to remember more than Evadne herself was the fact that she once loved him.

Thaddeus had always been a proud man, even as a child. Despite his experiences with hunger and poverty, he never allowed himself to lose his dignity or bow down to anyone. “Mr. Thaddeus,” Gordon rushed up to him, “I have three things to report.”

“Go on.” Thaddeus tried to steady himself, a thin layer of sweat forming on his forehead.

“First, Ms. Acacia is awake but not doing well. She’s been demanding to see you.”

Thaddeus‘ eyes darkened, “And the second?”

“The chairman has found a kick–a** lawyer for Elspeth. She’ll be released tomorrow morning. Word is, her cousin Earl has taken all the blame, and Elspeth is in the clear.” Gordon lowered his voice, sounding disgruntled.

“What’s the lawyer’s name?” Thaddeus frowned.

“Cedric Dempsey.”

Thaddeus inwardly cursed. Frederic was cunning indeed, managing to rope in the famous Cedric.

Gordon stepped closer, “Funny thing is, this Cedric is the brother of Mrs. Abernathy’s male secretary, Jason Dempsey. It turns out that Jason is the baby of the Dempsey family! Hard to believe, huh?”

A flicker of surprise crossed Thaddeus‘ eyes.

Though the Dempsey family wasn’t high society, they held high prestige in the legal field. The patriarch, Dave Dempsey, was a renowned judge known for his fairness. He had three sons. The eldest son Cedric had been a legal consultant for two big companies, never losing a case. The second son, Ivan, was also a strict and fair judge.

As for Jason, the youngest Dempsey, he seemed ordinary on the surface. But a closer look at his impressive resume would leave anyone gobsmacked.

He attended a prestigious law school, and he was the youngest doctoral graduate in law. He could have used his good looks to charm the ladies, but he dedicated himself to studies instead, earning a full scholarship and top grades in all subjects.

a talent was content to serve as

shouldn’t underestimate the

“It was inevitable that Elspeth would be released. But she

She almost crushed the opposition with one move! Mr. Thaddeus, one way or another, we’ve gained a

gave him a cold look. “If you admire her so much, why don’t

Gordon was speechless.

many victories before but I’ve never seen you this excited. You should remember who’s paying your

couldn’t say

“What’s the third thing?”

was with Mrs. Abernathy that night, I found out who he is! You won’t believe it!” Gordon started to

eyes flashed with cold light. “Who is

son of the chairman of the Chambers Group, Avery! He’s been living in Helgen and just returned to

Avery? The Chambers Group?

a jolt

Chambers Group had half of the projects in Elmsworth. There was a saying among the business

boundary. They seemed

several large projects domestically and internationally. The two chairmen were old pals, knowing

Avery knew each other

other, as if no one else

Emeric’s favorite daughter! Everyone around

his boss, feeling sorry for

Thaddeus was now the CEO and soon to be the vice–chairman of the Board of Directors, his achievements paled in comparison to his

that make him the envy of

on his forehead. He leaned against the wall, slowly clenching

What

of his nose, his voice trembling, “Gordon, fetch

Elsewhere.

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11:06

a dark green Rolls Royce silently pulled up in front of

building purchased by the K Group years ago in Wye. It was tucked away in a remote location, but Emeric was shrewd. He heard that

basement. If anyone got locked up here, it would

way he would let his little sister face

guards standing watch outside bowed

guy?” Evadne asked

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