Chapter 346

Emeric and Cassius‘ were not at home tonight. They were out of the country, negotiating some deals. The house was mostly filled with women.

Avery wasn’t exactly a stranger in the house, and given the late hour and the fact that Myra had had an accident, she didn’t want to disturb the family. So, Evadne took Avery to the living room.

Little did she expect to find Debby there, sipping on a cup of coffee alone.

“Debby, you’re still up.”

Evadne was somewhat surprised, then turned to introduce Avery, “Oh, this is my friend.”

“Mr. Avery. I remember him from Myra’s birthday party”

Debby placed her coffee cup down with elegance and gave Avery a slight smile. Evadne has never had a male friend apart from her brothers. Mr. Chambers, you’re the first.”

“It’s an honor to be chosen as her friend.”

Avery’s deep eyes were filled with sincerity and a hint of a smile, “And it’s even more of an honor to have a private meeting with the future First Lady of Helgen.”

Evadne, taken aback, hadn’t expected him to say that:

Debby, with a placid expression, responded, “I’m just Evadne’s sister, and my husband is just a common member of the Helgen parliament. Your words are more than I can bear.”

Avery merely curved his lips in response, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

“Evadne, I’ll leave you to entertain your guest: I won’t disturb you.” Debby slowly stood up and left the room.

Even though Evadne was smiling, she could feel something was off between Debby and Avery, but she couldn’t put her finger on it.

Debby stepped out of the living room.

As soon as the door closed, her face turned sombre. She pulled out her phone from her coat pocket and dialed her assistant.

“Have you found anything on what I asked you to look intb?”

“Ma’am, I have. The background check on Avery has been sent to your private email.”

“Understood.”

Since it was late, Avery didn’t stay long.

When they got back to the car, Harvey immediately said with a cheerful laugh, “Mr. Avery, Ms. Evadne’s attitude towards you is getting better and better. She even invited you in for a chat.”

Avery adjusted his glasses, his expression not quite pleased, “Let’s go.”

Evadne had neither accepted his gift nor invited him in of her own accord.

Everything was as it always had been. He was the one making all the effort, the one who was always willing.

Evadne had never taken a step towards him.

“Thaddeus has been completely cast aside by Ms. Evadne. If you look around, there’s no other man more outstanding than you, Mr. Avery. You and Ms. Evadne are bound to end up together!”

Avery, with a light touch, loosened his Windsor knot, asking casually, “So, do you mean I’m not as good as Thaddeus?”

Harvey shivered, almost scared out of his wits, “I would never dare! Please forgive me, Mr. Avery!”

“Evadne might have moved on from Thaddeus, but Thaddeus hasn’t moved on from her. We can’t let our guard down.”

As he spoke, Avery looked out the window, his gaze unreadable.

“By the way, Mr. Avery, the investigation you asked for has made some progress.” Harvey said with a grim face.

“Go on.”

tamper with the horses. Our people tested the horses‘ blood samples and found a stimulant that can disrupt an animal’s brain function. Moreover, our people conducted a secret, thorough search of the

his briefcase. Inside was a syringe, “After reviewing the surveillance footage, we confirmed that the person behind this was indeed

Byron and Matthew are born troublemakers. Byron doesn’t have his brother’s

cannot stand scrutiny. Such a fool

let this slide, can we?

“Of course not.”

back comfortably, closing his eyes for a moment of rest, “That’s

at all, absolutely not! You’re already

Was he even worth

chuckled, shaking his

had been the one hurt that day, would

had taken a bath and finished her skincare routine, her heavy mood

you asleep yet?” Debby’s

Debby! Come

Debby entered the room.

nightgown,

most beautiful First

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and even brighter than the lights in the courtyard.

her

it his horse, or did he

to gift it to

You managed to resist such a temptation. It seems you’re truly trying to

nodded thoughtfully, murmuring, “That’s good. I can

Evadne, with her sharp ears, caught what

you. The way he

me. Goodness, is there some sort of book qut there like ‘How to Stop Being Attractive‘ or ‘How to Stop Men from Liking You? I’m getting a stress reaction

Because Mr. Thaddeus hurt you?” Debby teased

me. That’s just a dog

thought about Thaddeus, she put too much force into her hand, practically smacking

She’s out back riding it right

Aviana is riding

jumped up from her chair, eyes wide, “I haven’t even

down, it’s just a horse. You’re always giving away million–dollar jewels like they’re nothing, but you can’t handle Aviana riding

could

forehead, “Alright, as long as

down on the sofa, pressing her lips

came to see me this late, you must have

down next to her, linking their arms intimately, she

!

  • Avery visit our home when we were young? You

We were classmates in elementary

squinted her eyes, lost in memory, “Back then, he was bullied by our classmates. I helped him out, and he was grateful. We were inseparable, just like two peas in a pod. Because of my family background, none of the kids wanted to play with me. They all stayed away. I could only stick with him, and he became my playmate. To be honest, I was quite happy during that time. Then he went

contact, which means that his reappearance to you is like a complete stranger,” Debby’s gaze was profound,

He used to be so fair and delicate, like a little

you think is more handsome, him or

do you keep bringing him up? It’s bad luck!” Evadne retorted,

good friend of our father’s. His son would

in Helgen. His business is extensive and complex. Helgen isn’t as

it sounds like you and your husband are going

“Don’t change the subject.”

Avery’s scale, he would have to be involved with the mafia. I’ve also heard rumors that he was once secretly summoned by the

say?” Evadne’s pupils

The fact that he was investigated meant that he was highly suspected. And the prosecutor

be just friends. But you should keep your distance from someone with

she pondered this. After a moment, she nodded slightly, “Debby, I’m an

you said. I’ll be

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