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

“I just haven’t seen a man that good looking before. I was

startled by his

be that curious about other

Only old people

bickered and the night ended on that

The next day

to jetlag,

his bleary eyes when he heard persistent knocking at

want to answer it, but the person outside was insistent and

wouldn’t stop, would

he sprang up from

impeccably dressed Cassius standing there, he was taken

Chasel’s well–defined chest to his abs,

gaze darkened slightly,

eyes squinted, Chasèl leaned against

wouldn’t be shy even if he was

his aesthetic ideal, an alluring man in a suit, he felt a little nervous, his heart

are cute,” Cassius said, his

Cassius asked, a soft smile playing

a bit lonely without someone to warm the bed though,” Chasel replied, his words brimming with frustration

pressed his lip and stepped

made himself comfortable on the sofa, throwing his legs on the coffee table.

noticed a first aid kit had

next moment, Cassius suddenly dropped to one

cheeks, and he recoiled slightly, “W–what are

a scrape on your ankle that hasn’t been treated.

waiting for a response, began to disinfect the

sting was oddly comforting, and Chasel squinted his

himself, and knowing the injury was minor, he

from family, he

Cassius started tending to him, his heart fluttered, leaving him feeling

was quiet, filled with an indescribable

the injury isn’t serious, try to keep it

yours, like

to him,

clear, bright eyes

it seemed like their noses might

skipped a beat as he locked eyes with Chasel, “What

me on Evadne’s orders,

not as feminine

that I take care of you,” Cassius eyes remained downcast

you’re the president, always choosing your words

turned away, “You can leave now. And I’m booking

angry?” Cassius squinted his eyes slightly, settling

“What do you think?”

make it up to you?”

Elvis come and apologize to me, then I’ll consider

fact that he, a renowned playboy, had

we try something

want

chances are, he’s already left. I don’t know where he is,”

anything.”

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

if I can

tonight. Can you do that?” Chasel asked, leaning against his

do you

suddenly leaned in close, his

hard, unable to avert

opportunity. But this time,

Knock, knock, knock.

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

“Uh–huh.”

Evadne is an excellent cook, and she doesn’t make meals for just anyone. Would you like to try

to refuse, but his

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