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!”

her arm, pulling her into the darkness

crashed into a calm chest, the man’s slightly hurried breath brushing

deep and heavy, making her

It belonged to Thaddeus.

was afraid she would sprain her ankle, his sturdy

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

in?” Evadne was shocked

would take some effort to

military academy, so it was quite easy for

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

to see Evadne did he have to rack

You’re acting like a

to stomp on his

their

that it wasn’t easy to meet Evadne, and his greedy eyes uncontrollably

staring at? Haven’t you seen it

have gained some weight.” Thaddeus stared at her

usually thin face had a bit more flesh, he couldn’t help

Gained weight.

Gained weight?

you angry? Gaining a bit of weight isn’t bad. You were too thin before. Your waist was all bones and it hurt

as the rising sun, her eyes

forcefully clutched her right wrist. The imprint of a slap was vivid on his face, like a branding of shame. “Evadne, is this how you treat people who have helped you?” he asked,

you

For what? For manipulating Caroline into testifying against

her scornful laugh was stunning. “Thaddeus, you have no shame. If anyone should 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,

“Evadne!”

was infuriated again, his chest tight with anger. His starry eyes flashed red. “I just

to

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 Jason. But Thaddeus anticipated her move and swiftly captured her other

restrained, Evadne could only scream for help, but her cry was abruptly cut off

wrist was slick with sweat, and beads of perspiration trickled down his

her like this, he had been

didn’t have

wrong. But isn’t that what desire is? Knowing it’s wrong, but unable to control

pounded wildly. His usually impeccable self–control was teetering dangerously

gaze became even more erratic, his eyes tinged with red: Initially, he just wanted to silence her, but

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

Frustration. Anger.

rolled down her

man for thirteen years, only to be left unrequited. What sin

“Thaddeus! You’re a beast!”

sprinted forward and pulled Thaddeus off Evadne, then aimed

too slow for

“Jason!”

to Jason,

of Evadne being forcefully kissed by Thaddeus,

going

eyes/narrowed slightly, a

once famed for his swift kicks in

even his best effort was

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

of trick

such crafty moves only existed in martial arts novels,

close–combat technique taught

speed and precision, anyone could easily suppress an opponent using this technique. But without at least five years of special training,

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