Chapter 243

“Miss Evadne, are you really planning to go easy on that Ms. Edith? This has got to be the softest I’ve ever seen you.”

Jason saw Evadne kicking off her high heels haphazardly, revealing a helpless yet doting smile. He neatly arranged them under the table for her.

At the moment, Evadne was furiously playing a video game to relax, wreaking havoc in the virtual world.

In this game world, the female slaughter queen Cifer had become a goddess adored by players. Every time she live–streamed her gaming, hundreds of thousands of people would watch, the popularity was enormous.

“What are you thinking, going easy? I’m a charitable businesswoman, not a saint brimming with sympathy. I haven’t dealt with Edith only because I currently have no concrete evidence. She made Glynnis her scapegoat, all the suspicions are indirect, and I can’t do anything to her.”

“It seems like there’s a deep grudge between you and Ms. Edith.

Jason grumbled, “She didn’t show any remorse at all, and even glared at you when she left. That look was simply devouring!”

“She’d better be capable of devouring me, or else I suggest she blink. Otherwise, she might end up being the joke herself when her scheme backfires.”

Her phone vibrated at this moment, with a call from Cassius.

“Cassius!” Evadne quickly picked up, her voice sweet and sticky.

“Evadne, are you at the hotel?” Cassius asked.

“Yes, in the office.”

“So, are you with Jason?” Cassius lowered his voice.

Evadne, astute as she was, immediately caught on and got up to walk towards the door, pretending to go to the restroom.

If she asked Jason to leave at this time, it would surely make the perceptive Jareth suspicious that she was deliberately avoiding him.

After reaching the private restroom, Evadne closed the door.

“Cassius, what’s the matter? Is it about Jason?”

“It doesn’t have much to do with Jason but there are some connections. He’s with you, so there are some things I can’t say openly.”

Cassius paused, his tone steady, “Mr. Frederic, in order to get his daughter out, once again sought the help of Jason’s lawyer brother, Cedric Dempsey. Cedric has already gone to the police station to get Miss Abernathy.”

Evadne’s pupils darkened, “With Jim guarding her, the probability of Glynnis getting out is quite high.”

“Cedric is wily and experienced, with an undefeated record in his decade–long legal career, and he won’t allow himself to fail. So even if he has to resort to unscrupulous means, he will clear Miss Abernathy’s name.”

Cassius gently reminded, “Evadne, if I were Cedric, I would start with that Ms. Caroline. After all, she is currently the primary witness accusing Glynnis.”

“Cassius, I get what you’re saying. But Caroline is not in my hands right now. She’s controlled by Thaddeus.”

Evadne took a deep breath, her expression calm, “I’ll handle–this matter. You and Thad shouldn’t get involved. Especially Thad, he’s a civil servant and can’t do anything illegal for my sake. If he’s caught by someone with malicious intentions, it won’t be good.”

After ending the call, she felt a heavier burden on her heart..

As for Glynnis, she had never taken her seriously. After all, Elspeth was the ant queen she wanted to take down.

But she was worried that this matter would upset Jason again. That foolish young man had a strong sense of responsibility and was too sensitive. Would he come crying to her again?

With a heavy mood, Evadne walked towards the office:

“Evadne.”

Hearing the deep call, she abruptly stopped in her tracks. Her heart tightened and she turned around in shock.

Behind her, there was no one.

Evadne shook her head, rubbing her slightly aching temples, thinking she must be hallucinating due to lack of sleep.

“Ah!”

arm, pulling her into the

next second, she crashed into a calm chest, the man’s slightly hurried

heavy, making her

It belonged to Thaddeus.

and he was afraid she would sprain her ankle, his sturdy arms immediately tightened

somewhat heavy, mixed with conflicting emotions. He both wanted to protect her and

shocked and angry, her

and I knew it would take some effort to get up here.” Thaddeus’s eyes narrowed slightly, his

top graduate from a military academy, so it was quite easy

him in every aspect, so he didn’t have

Evadne did he have to rack his brains and make

You’re acting like

her foot to stomp on

eyes met, their

that it wasn’t easy to meet Evadne, and his greedy eyes uncontrollably traced her face over and over

you seen it before?” Evadne snapped, her ear tips turning

some weight.”

had a bit more flesh,

Gained weight.

Gained weight?

bad. You were too thin before. Your waist was all bones and it hurt my hands. You should eat more Thaddeus spoke seriously, making

rising sun, her eyes wide open, and she slapped

face, like a branding of shame. “Evadne,

you, but do you always have to answer my presence

what? For manipulating

be saying thanks, it’s you, not me. You used Caroline to set a trap for Glynnis. Can you honestly say you had no intention of using my situation to your advantage? Without my unwitting assistance, would

“Evadne!”

chest tight with anger. His starry eyes flashed red. “I just

don’t want to

grip, and she couldn’t break free: Fighting him off was impossible. She was no match for this ex–military man!. So, she reached into her jacket pocket with her left hand, intending to grab her

scream for help, but her cry was abruptly cut

warm breath enveloped Evadne’s trembling lips, the hand holding her wrist was

time he had kissed her like this, he had been

he didn’t have an

isn’t that what desire is? Knowing it’s wrong,

thought, Thaddeus‘ heart pounded wildly. His usually impeccable self–control was

Initially, he just wanted to silence her, but now, his kiss was fierce,

back with all her might. But her body was being controlled by him, her lips

Frustration. Anger.

single tear rolled down

loved this man for thirteen years, only to be left unrequited. What sin had she committed to deserve

“Thaddeus! You’re a beast!”

echoed through the corridor, Jason, his eyes blazing, sprinted forward and pulled Thaddeus off Evadne, then aimed a punch at

was too slow for Thaddeus, who effortlessly dodged the

“Jason!”

hoarse voice called out to Jason, but he was oblivious to her

with the sight of Evadne being forcefully kissed by Thaddeus, his eyes fixated on the seductive

I’m going to

eyes/narrowed slightly, a frown

his swift kicks in Elmsworth. He spun around, his leg shooting up towards

best effort was

gripping Jason’s shoulder, and with a swift motion,

of trick is

had thought such crafty moves only existed in martial arts novels, not

It was a close–combat technique taught in

enough speed and precision, anyone could easily suppress an opponent using this technique. But without

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