Chapter 367

“Hey, what’s got you so spaced out?”

Elvis noticed Evadne staring blankly into space and waved a hand in front of her eyes to snap her out of it.

“Elvis.”

Evadne hesitated, her words trailing off as she thought of a woman who bore a striking resemblance to herself.

“What’s wrong, Evadne? You’re usually so straightforward. Why are you stuttering now?” Elvis asked, puzzled.

“It’s nothing, really.”

Just a woman he chanced upon, way back in another country.

Even if she had the slightest suspicion, she couldn’t look into this woman. Her only option was to probe through Edith.

But what was the point?

It was Thaddeus who had declared, in front of her grandfather, that their relationship was over, and there was no turning back.

So what was she hesitating for? What was she mourning?

Evadne gave a silent, bitter smile, draining the lukewarm tea in her cup.

How pathetic she must be, to pine for a man who had forsaken her twice. Shouldn’t she be thankful that she didn’t repeat the same mistake?

Cassius, sitting next to her, took in her mixed emotions but said nothing. Instead, he gently took her chilly hand into his warm one, holding it comfortingly.

“Did you tell Suri and Emeric about Chasel?” Evadne asked softly.

Emeric had taken Myra abroad to alleviate her melancholy, and Suri and Aviana had tagged along. They were staying in separate villas though.

The grand Ashbourne family mansion was rather deserted these days, with only them present.

“We’ve already called Suri.”

Cassius let out a soft smile, “Suri said not to treat him like a guest. Deal with him as necessary, as long as you’re happy, she would even take that she’s never had this nephew.”

Evadne couldn’t help but laugh. She knew that they all doted on her dearly.

“Wow, is this what they call forsaking one’s kin for justice, or disowning one’s family?” Arnold exclaimed, slack–jawed.

Elvis took a cigarette from his black coat pocket and placed it between his lips, a combination of cool and rogue, “Helping others, that’s called forsaking one’s kin for justice. Helping Thaddeus, that douchebag, that’s disowning one’s family.”

Everyone was speechless.

Evadne merely blinked, remaining silent.

“Evadne, there’s something I want to say, but I’m not sure if I should.”

“Then don’t,” Evadne cut him off, already guessing what Elvis was going to say.

It definitely wouldn’t be pleasant.

“Thaddeus now has severe neurological damage due to my actions, affecting his nervous system. We don’t know what’s in store for him, whether it’s intermittent fainting or paralysis, Evadne’s voice was laced with bitterness.

Elvis frowned at her words.

“I don’t want any more dealings with him, but I don’t want to feel like I owe him anything either.

Evadne looked up at Elvis again, her gaze clear yet heart–wrenching, “I’m not trying to save him. I’m trying to redeem myself.”

The atmosphere in the living room grew tense.

Amold, ever the sly fox, suddenly blurted out, “Hey, Cassius, is Chasel really a man?”

Cassius simply replied, “Yes.”

“How does it feel when you hold him?”

Elvis couldn’t resist teasing him, “Oh, I thought you, Arnold, was an upright man, not interested in women. Turns out you have unique tastes. If you have such desires in the future, just say so. Why make me seduce him? Evadne should let Arnold do it, he’d be more than eager!”

the heck are you

widened, itching to kick his little brother, “I just haven’t seen a man that good looking before. I was

startled

be that curious about other men?” Elvis

old people

brothers bickered and the night

The next day

due to jetlag, slept

just opened his bleary eyes when he heard persistent knocking at the

first, he didn’t want to answer it, but

the heck! You just wouldn’t stop, would you?

he sprang up from the

impeccably dressed Cassius standing there,

at first, his eyes subtly trailing from Chasel’s well–defined chest to his abs, finally landing on his flamboyant

darkened slightly, revealing a hint

cousin?” With his eyes squinted, Chasèl leaned

wouldn’t be

aesthetic ideal, an alluring man in a suit, he felt a

boxer shorts are cute,” Cassius said, his voice low and

Bright, did you sleep well?” Cassius asked, a soft smile playing on his

someone to warm the bed though,” Chasel replied, his words

his lip and stepped aside to let him

Chasel made himself comfortable on the sofa, throwing his legs on the coffee

then that he noticed a first aid kit

suddenly dropped to

rushed to Chasel’s cheeks, and he

scrape on your ankle that hasn’t been treated. Let me put

warm smile, and without waiting for a response, began to disinfect the wound with an

was oddly comforting, and Chasel squinted his fox–like

knowing the injury was minor,

family,

him, his

was quiet, filled with an indescribable

though the injury isn’t serious, try to keep it from

yours, like my little

arched an eyebrow, leaning in closer to him, “Ever

gaze, his clear,

so close it seemed

beat as he locked eyes

up to me on Evadne’s orders, or

as feminine as his appearance,

that I take care of you,” Cassius

you’re the president, always

not satisfied with the response, Chasel turned away, “You can leave now.

squinted his eyes slightly, settling

“What do you think?”

can I do to make it

that bastard Elvis come and apologize to me, then

was still fuming over the fact that he, a renowned

if we try something

I want

already left. I don’t know where he is,” Cassius looked

anything.”

thought for a moment, a mischievous grin spreading across his face, “Cassius, be careful with your words. It would be embarrassing if you

out, I’ll see if I can do.” Cassius asked, his voice

you do that?”

you

close, his hand slowly

unable to avert his

such an opportunity. But this time,

Knock, knock, knock.

Bright awake? I’ve made lunch,” Evadne’s sweet voice

“Uh–huh.”

down at Chasel, “You must be starving. Evadne is an excellent cook, and

refuse, but his

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