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!”

a strong force grabbed her arm, pulling her into the

the man’s slightly hurried breath

embrace was deep and heavy, making

It belonged to Thaddeus.

he was afraid she would sprain her ankle, his sturdy

mixed with conflicting emotions. He both wanted to protect her and feared

shocked and angry, her cheeks flushed as

security is tight, and I knew it would take some effort to get up

academy, so

CEO, he had people looking after him in every aspect, so

Evadne did he have to rack his brains and make a great

acting like a

her teeth, so angry she raised her foot to stomp on his foot, but Thaddeus quickly

eyes met, their gaze

and his

you staring at? Haven’t you seen it before?” Evadne

to have gained some weight.” Thaddeus stared at her without

bit more flesh, he couldn’t help but

Gained weight.

Gained weight?

it hurt my hands. You should eat more Thaddeus spoke seriously, making him seem like a gentleman even when saying such

red as the rising sun, her eyes wide

vivid on his face, like a branding of shame. “Evadne, is this how you

but do you always have to answer my presence

what? For manipulating

You used Caroline to set a trap for Glynnis. Can you

“Evadne!”

his chest tight with anger. His

want to see

hand was caught in his iron 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 phone and call

completely restrained, Evadne could only scream for help, but her cry was abruptly cut off by Thaddeus‘ lips descending on

wrist was slick with sweat, and beads of perspiration trickled

had kissed her

didn’t have

that what desire is? Knowing it’s wrong, but unable to control the stirring

usually impeccable self–control was teetering

with red: Initially, he just wanted to

her lips tangled with his, her breath stolen by him, gradually, she was losing strength, becoming pliant under

Frustration. Anger.

single tear rolled down

just a woman who had loved this man for thirteen years, only to be left

“Thaddeus! You’re a beast!”

Jason, his eyes blazing, sprinted forward and pulled Thaddeus off Evadne,

too slow for Thaddeus, who effortlessly

“Jason!”

voice called out to Jason, but

forcefully kissed by Thaddeus, his eyes fixated on the seductive red lipstick smeared on Thaddeus‘ thin

going

slightly, a frown creasing

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

effort was too slow for

moved behind him, his hand gripping Jason’s shoulder, and with a swift motion, Jason

trick is this?”

crafty moves only existed in

technique taught in military school.

could easily suppress an opponent using this technique. But without at least five

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