Chapter 360

Late at night.

Evadne had just enjoyed a long, hot bath, wrapping herself in a soft, peach–colored silk robe and tying up her lustrous hair neatly in a towel. Her face was flushed from the heat, a rosy hue that made her appear even more charming. Humming a soft tune, she headed downstairs.

Despite the recent mishaps that had plagued her life, she knew there was always a silver lining. After all, she was the daughter of the Ashbourne family. There was nothing she couldn’t achieve if she set her mind to it. Even the presidency was within her reach if she played her cards right.

All but that man.

Whenever she thought of him, a pang of heartache would strike her.

She had believed that Thaddeus truly loved her. Deep down, she had even started to accept him.

Yet the harsh reality had slapped her right in the face.

Men were either being unfaithful or scumbags,

And Thaddeus was no exception.

The more she thought about it, the more it infuriated her. The corners of her mouth drooped gradually.

“Ms Ashbourne, I’ve just brewed some chamomile tea. It’s good for the nerves and won’t make you gain weight.”

Standing in the living room, Jason was all dressed up in his suit and tie, albeit with an apron. He looked at Evadne with a warm smile.

Seeing him doing all this for her, Evadne felt a inexplicable pang of guilt, She uttered blandly, “Jason, you are my secretary, not a household worker. You don’t need to do these things. I’ll ask Suri to send a servant from Skyrim to cook for me. You’ve worked hard enough today. I appreciate your thoughtfulness.”

“But Ms Ashbourne,” Jason stammered, worried that his position as her secretary was at stake, “President Ashbourne assigned me to you not only to assist you with work but also to take care of your daily needs. It’s always been this way.”

Evadne shook her head, “I told you before; you should focus on someone worth your time, like Nydia.”

At the mention of Nydia, Jason clenched his hands, his heart lurching.

“You are already busy working for me. You don’t need to distract yourself with these trivial things. Just treat Nydia well. That’s all I ask.” Evadne suggested earnestly. She had always been worrying about her sister’s happiness.

“Ms Evadne. Nydia and I are just friends.”

“Jason, has there been any news from the hospital?” Evadne didn’t feel like hearing his explanation. She had no mood in talking about love matters.

All she wanted to do was to torture Elspeth. – –

Jason paused, pressing his lips, “According to our informants at the hospital, as you expected, Elspeth and Frederic had a big fight. Frederic didn’t stay at the hospital afterward, nor did he show up in the following days. Congratulations, Ms Ashbourne, it seems like you’ve successfully instigated discord between them.”

“Once the seed of doubt has been planted, Elspeth is no longer the innocent woman in Frederic’s eyes. Her life in the Abernathy family will only get tougher.”

eyes cold, “As long as they get estranged, and we keep putting pressure on Elspeth. Only then will her true

must find ways to get them mad. This was a

you asked. Every week, she’d go to the beauty clinic where there’s this plastic surgeon who has pretty intimate relationship with

Jason said was

“Okay, I got it.”

already forty, and not as energetic as someone younger. For Elspeth who has strong desire sexually, is that guy able to

blandly, “In my opinion, that doctor may suffer.”

for money, the other for sex,

Suddenly, the doorbell rang.

could

door. It’s a guest I invited,” Evadne instructed

Evadne hadn’t mentioned

went to open

a young woman in her twenties, dressed in a

Jason stared at

I’m a maid from the Abernathy family. I’ve been taking care of

one of Marilla’s maids,

didn’t have a hard time getting here,” Evadne immediately scurried over, taking the young woman’s hand and leading her into the living room, “Do you feel freezing outside? Your hand is so cold. I told you to take a taxi here. Don’t

light rail. It was quite convenient,” Erica replied quickly, her cheeks

now seeing the concern in her eyes, lips quivering, Erica was deeply

over in the piercing wind for a long while after getting

Erica didn’t want to

of tea for Erica

of the living room. After warming up, Erica finally found her voice, “Mrs. I mean Ms

steady and resolute, “I saw how you treated Ms Abernathy back at the Abernathy family. I would do

as she studied the girl’s clear, innocent eyes, the

the right decision,

there was

careful consideration, she

that Ms Ashbourne intended to use Erica to gather

to win Elspeth’s trust and stay close to her. If possible, I want you to place a bug in her

as she spoke frankly,

hand warmer in her hands, silent

is difficult for you. After all, Elspeth is

“Okay, I’ll do it.”

I will do it well. I’ve seen how Ms Abernathy has suffered over the years. In Elspeth’s eyes, she only has one daughter, Glynnis. The treatment Ms Abernathy receives at home

Erica’s

know the difference. I won’t tolerate their wrongdoings just because they are related

who else could truly help Ms Abernathy. Mr. Fairhaven is

found her safe

Where was her happiness?

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