Chapter 316

Evadne was caught in a cloud of suspicion, casting a discreet glance at Thaddeus.

What on earth was this man up to now?

The atmosphere was as tense as gunpowder.

“Just usual goods, I’m only doing regular business.”

Avery adjusted his glasses, his refined features revealing a mysterious smile, only his slightly tense lips betraying his inner irritation. “Mr. Thaddeus, your imagination is quite something. Even if you hold a prejudice against me, you shouldn’t casually speculate about someone’s character, belittling their achievements

Thaddeus smirked, his thin lips curving.

“My path is different from yours, Mr. Thaddeus. You’ve had it easy at the Abernathy Group, a young hot shot in the business world, the designated heir of Mr. Hamilton. It’s impossible for someone born with a silver spoon in your mouth like you to understand how hard it is for an entrepreneur starting from scratch.”

Evadne listened, her long eyelashes fluttering as she sipped her champagne. Some long–buried memories resurfaced in her mind.

In truth, no one understood better than her that Thaddeus’s situation at the Abernathy Group.

His journey was far from easy as Avery claimed.

“I didn’t expect a casual question to elicit such a response from you, Mr. Avery. I apologize if I’ve made you uncomfortable. Consider the rumors I heard in Helgen just that, rumors.”

Thaddeus chuckled lightly, his stunning face exuding an intimidating aura, his dark eyes flashing with intensity. “And there’s something you got wrong. I don’t hold any prejudice against you, but the moment you get close to Evadne, I do. From head to toe. inside and out.”

Avery clenched his teeth, his superior jawline tightening.

Debby, stuck between the two, was secretly thrilled by their verbal spar, yet her high status held her back from expressing her excitement. She bit her lip, suppressing her laughter.

This trip home was proving to be quite the event!

“Thaddeus, have you said enough?”

Evadne was at the end of her patience, her beautiful eyes shooting daggers at the man beside her. “Say another word, and I swear I’ll smack you with a baseball bat.”

Thaddeus’s breath hitched, his hand on the table balling into a fist,

Then slowly, he moved towards her, his fingers lightly touching her round, attractive wrist, the rough texture of his fingertips rubbing against her delicate skin.

“Evadne, I was wrong. Can you not be angry, please?”

He was handsome, clingy, and sweet.

Who could resist him!

The warm touch at her wrist was like a vine wrapping around Evadne’s arm, sending tingling sensations straight to her heart, wrapping around her fluttering heartbeat.

Seeing her silence, Thaddeus grew more anxious, leaning towards her, his voice hoarse as he coaxed, “Or you can hit me with your baseball bat to vent your anger, but can it wait till we get home? I’m still a CEO, even if I don’t mean much to you. With so many people here, can you, Miss Evadne, spare me some dignity?”

Debby suppressed her laughter, thoroughly enjoying the scene.

“You, you just sit there and behave!” Evadne huffed, turning away from him.

Thaddeus’s affectionate gaze lingered on her pouting lips, his heart itching with desire.

At 30, he was still easily swayed by this woman’s every smile and word, like a young boy experiencing his first love.

The lights on the stage dimmed

A bright spotlight descended from the ceiling, illuminating the stage.

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The announcer’s voice echoed

“Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your patience! Please welcome tonight’s star, Mrs. Myra!”

name, the audience erupted into applause

her hands red

stage, Emeric, dressed in a stunning tuxedo, led

Aaron exclaimed, looking at his father whose energy surpassed

to the nines, anyone would think he’s

dad would be on his fifth

playing with Marilla’s hand under the table, “At least it’s still

at him.

not

piece of cake, stuffing it into his mouth

scene was caught by Camille at the neighboring

Mr. Arnold, are

the cake lodged in Arnold’s

“Pfft!”

sight of him choking, his handsome face turning red, clutching his chest and gulping

his car and nearly choking him, Evadne

must be sent by God to mess with

eating at my own party, in my own hotel.

elders present. They haven’t even started eating and you’re already digging

in her chair, her laughter playful

reminded him of his little

her laughter.

Myra’s black and red evening gown! Isn’t

stepped in, I was utterly captivated.

all the guests‘ eyes were riveted on Myra, deeply attracted by the dress she was wearing, sighing in admiration! Thaddeus couldn’t help but look at

it the one that

God. I

from their seat, exclaiming, “Isn’t

“What? Haron?”

creation by Haron in my lifetime! I could

wish I could

this off. Haron hasn’t been seen for a while, and yet she comes out to design a

the Abernathy family who also has her birthday tonight, hmm, even if she begged Haron,

widened his eyes in surprise, slowly turned his head, and looked at the

astonishment filled his

So, she was Haron.

only was she Alea,

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breathing became more heated, his chest heaving, his nerves

possess so many skills, and each one of them was

was nothing short of an

she looked at

at me like that? Do you have

would be Haron.” Thaddeus’s voice

surprising? It’s not like you just

dismissive of his reaction, removing her gaze from his tense face, “Alea

his eyes dim and

to the tailor shop and work until dusk to prepare a

that tie

it as if it

Alas.

I am never mattered to you before, and you

you were just like me, left to gather dust. Evadne propped her chin on her hand as she watched the festivities on

a deep breath, his words sincere as if he was ready to tear his heart out and show it to her, “I know it’s hard for you to give me a chance. You may not even want to give me a chance. But I won’t give up. I’ll

are several words in this world that perfectly describe the regret and sorrow we

but her gaze was cool and indifferent, “Those are

“Evadne.”

what’s been done or unscrambling an egg. Even if

its first climax

captured Myra’s stunning appearance and

on the

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