Chapter 272

The hallway outside.

Gordon stood at the door of the hospital ward, eyeing the two rows of guards standing in the corridor. Their uniform stance and stoic expressions, not to mention the intimidating aura they exuded, sent chills down his spine.

The door opened, military boots hitting the floor with a cold, crisp sound.

Bennett stepped out, adjusting his military cap and maintaining a stone–faced expression. Years of military discipline had taught him to mask his emotions in the presence of strangers.

“Salute!” The guards snapped to attention, saluting him.

“Let’s go.”

With a nonchalant command, Bennett swept past Gordon, followed by the guards.

The hallway fell silent once more.

Gordon watched Bennett’s retreating figure. His handsome and stern profile, his powerful and masculine charm, and his unpretentious demeanor had him, a grown man, utterly captivated.

He was faced with the stark reality of the chasm that existed between individuals.

Just as he was lost in his thoughts, Thaddeus emerged, walking with heavy steps and a shadowed look in his eyes

“Thaddeus, you shouldn’t push yourself. Given your current condition, you really shouldn’t leave the hospital prematurely!”

Gordon rushed over to support Thaddeus, only to be stubbornly pushed away. “I cannot. If I don’t return to the corporation, Frederic and Elspeth will become suspicious. They’ll use any excuse to undermine my authority. My hospitalization and injury must not be…”

Overcome by the stress and frustration of arguing with Bennett, Thaddeus, who had been holding back, finally broke into a fit of coughing.

The hollow sound echoed from his chest, sending fear and panic through Gordon. His heart ached at the sight, his eyes welling up with tears.

“Thaddeus, the corporation, the presidency, none of that is as important as your health!”

“Don’t worry, I won’t die. I’ve been through countless battles and injuries over the years. I’m still here, aren’t I?”

Thaddeus straightened up, taking a deep breath.

When he recalled Bennett’s harsh words about him disgracing the military, his eyes reddened slightly.

How unfair.

That evening, Evadne had booked a luxury suite at K Orld Hotel, preparing a feast of fine wine and food for Bennett.

Arnold, Aaron, and Nydia, who were all working and studying in Elmsworth, all rushed over. Siblings gathering together was always a joyful occasion, and the, atmosphere was incredibly lively.

Unfortunately, they had to say goodbye to Bennett as soon as they had welcomed him. Everyone was filled with regret at his departure, and Evadne couldn’t help, but tear up, drowning her sorrows in several glasses of wine.

Her emotions were a mix of happiness and frustration. Why did Thaddeus like her?

Was it because of the shared hardship they experienced on Misty Mountain, or did he feel some strange guilt after learning that she was the little girl he had saved thirteen years ago?

he simply a fickle lover, shifting his affections from

at the corner of her mouth in a

him wasn’t that deep. He had quickly moved on to

Despicable old man!

back to the mountain to be a forest ranger again, and you even risked your life to save someone! You almost

latest heroic deed from Cassius. He was terrified and hugged her tightly, refusing to let go. “You little devil! You’re going to scare me to death! If anything

your grip, you’re choking our little sister!” Bennett noticed Evadne sticking out her tongue and

away.

new. I’ve heard of dying for love, but dying for a sibling? That’s a first.” Aaron teased Arnold while stuffing a large piece of

help but cover her mouth with her

and reserved in front of her brothers. She almost spit out her drink when she

might choke, Cassius patted her on the back while casually teasing Arnold. “Arnold, Evadne survived a great danger. Stop saying words like

just

taken away by Bennett, but he was not giving up, still tightly holding Evadne’s

be a harmonious sibling gathering had turned into a scene

to save that person. Didn’t they present

no idea what happened later.” Evadne shrugged indifferently, continuously

wiped his mouth with

in surprise. Evadne, with a shrimp in her mouth,

the Forest Park ranger team. He contacted me later and told me that the woman you saved had come øver in a wheelchair with her family two days ago. They presented a banner and wanted to

Sean? Does that

held in high regard, and Captain

They also mentioned that your donations to Misty Mountain Park over the years have been more than sufficient. Professor Leo has stored it all in the maintenance fund, and they really can’t spend it all. They appreciate your

Cassius!” Evadne set down her lobster, pouting

you’re the Ashbourne heiress shouldn’t be a secret. We don’t want it to be a secret either. After all, you’re our precious little sister, and Dad’s favorite. Even though some people know about your identity now, if you ever decide to take over the family business and assume my position, stepping into the public eye will be inevitable. You should start getting used

Cassius, that

“Cassius, by the sound of it, have I passed Emeric’s

in high spirits, and her mood, which had been spoiled by the annoying

goals: gaining a promotion, making much more wealth, and ‘killing‘ her husband. She had already accomplished the latter two, and it was time to reach new heights in her

her a bit, “I know you’re eager, but don’t rush. Dad’s quite busy lately. Once he’s done with his current commitments, he’ll let you know the

isn’t Dad being a bit too serious? It’s a family business. He only needs one word to get Evadne

stuffing more steak into his mouth

and Evadne and

you implying that

I meant!” Aaron chuckled,

a toast to

sincerity apparent, “May you get promoted soon, Evadne, and

cheers!” Evadne grinned, emptying her wine

more, her cheeks a rosy

on, let’s all make a toast to Evadne! May all her

brothers raised their glasses, everyone in high spirits, and the atmosphere was

the clink of glasses and looked at the sincere eyes of her family. Her heart moved and tears welled up in

family dinner ended in a warm

joking during dinner, but now

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