Chapter 373

The cocktail party was set once again at the Abernathy Hotel. Following a series of business meetings, the tycoons and elites of Elmsworth flocked here to continue their social engagements.

Evadne, behind the wheel of her sleek black Bugatti, zoomed through the city with Chasel, her passenger, clutching the door in a death grip, staring fixedly ahead, not daring to utter a single word.

He feared if he did, he’d probably hurl out his dinner from last night!

Upon reaching the hotel finally, Evadne executed a swift, smooth drift that brought the car to a stop in the parking space.

“Out,” Evadne, unfastening her seatbelt.

Chasel remained motionless, pale as a ghost.

Evadne blinked her almond–shaped eyes, waving a hand in front of him, “Hey, what’s happening? You’re not moving.”

“I feel sick.” Chasel’s face turning a sickly shade of white.

Evadne yelped, promptly kicking him out, “If you’re going to puke, do it outside! Not in my car!”

The moment the car door opened, Chasel did exactly that.

For a man of his high birth and noble upbringing, it was the first time he’d ever thrown up in such an undignified manner.

Fortunately, Cassius wasn’t around, or else he would’ve wished he were dead.

After emptying his stomach, Chasel weakly clung onto the car door, panting heavily as he glared at Evadne, “Are all of you Ashbournes mad? Driving cars like they’re airplanes!”

“You’re a grown man and you get carsick?”

Evadne crossed her arms over her chest, shaking her head in disbelief, “My driving skills are on par with a race car driver, smooth as can be. If you can’t handle it, it’s clearly your problem.”

With that, she handed him a bottle of water, showing a bit of consideration.

Chasel rinsed his mouth, slowly regaining his composure.

“Hey, don’t forget what you promised me.”

“I remember.”

Evadne looked at him with a faint smile, “You cure Thaddeus, and I’ll introduce you to Dr. Eve. I keep my word.”

If only Chasel knew, the beautiful woman who had been ragging on him was his idol, Dr. Eve, he might have a few choice words to say about that, and possibly feel a bit short–changed.

Just then, a sleek black Bentley glided past them.

Evadne recognized the license plate; it was vaguely familiar.

The Bentley came to a stop not too far off, the driver stepping out to open the door.

Out of the car stepped two people Evadne knew all too well–Het Uncle Bevis Ashbourne and her scheming cousin, Dolores Ashbourne.

“Dad, how do I look tonight?” Dolores asked Bevis eagerly.

She was wearing a one–shoulder pink evening gown, holding a silver clutch adorned with diamonds. Her long hair cascaded over her shoulders, making her look like a wealthy heiress.

But Evadne could tell, the dress Dolores was wearing was a knockoff.

Because that brand would never lend an original dress to someone like Dolores, who had neither the social standing nor the commercial value. That would be like damaging their own reputation.

“Looking fabulous! You’re as beautiful as a flower! You’ll definitely be the center of attention tonight!” Bevis showered his daughter with praise.

Dolores, who hadn’t even entered the event, was already glowing with excitement.

“Being the center of attention isn’t important. What’s important is if Mr. Abernathy likes.”

Dolores‘ words loud and clear, her eyebrows

looked at Dolores, her prétentious demeanor making his

be considerate of Mr. Abernathy, and he’ll eventually

no worse than Evadne. You just

listened silently to their self–serving speeches, her cool face

in amazement as Bevis and Dolores left

“Thaddeus is your ex–husband?”

but it’s not exactly a secret.” Evadne responded,

you’re quite the exemplary

divorce can’t wait to strangle each other, but you’re going out of your way to cure your ex–husband’s illness? Is this a case of old

clear my conscience. Let’s

expressionless, started walking

For a woman in her early twenties, she carried herself with the strength

but crack a smile, “Evadne, you’re

struck up a conversation with some of his acquaintances on the way, leaving Dolores to make her way to the

up to the entrance with an air of arrogance, handing over her

please

“Thank you.”

step in, she heard the confident click of high

her

Chasel were strolling towards the banquet hall side by

teeth, her

of a sudden? There was no hint of her

like an international supermodel beside her? Was he

here!” Dolores‘ expression shifted

daughter

willing to return home. The

Why can’t I be?” Evadne didn’t look at her, her red

low–key, sis. You never attend these kinds

you better

Dolores intriguing, “From now on, I’ll be appearing in public more often. I expect we’ll be seeing

show your invitation?” A staff member politely asked

don’t have any invitation.” Evadne

“Pfft!”

dignity, “Oh sis, have you been out of the loop for so long that you forgot you need an invitation to get in? You’re

staff member looked discomforted, “I’m sorry miss, but without an

said simply, her

shockwave, leaving the

past, to make things easier, Evadne might have said

alone was enough to

with Mr. Abernathy. It was an

that I can’t go in. Could you please let him know I’m here?” “No need! Ms. Ashbourne, please come in!” The staff members were eager to please, their attitude completely

you. This is Mr. Bright, my friend. May we enter together?” Evadne

course! Please,

were respectfully led into the

alone, her face red with anger, stomping her foot

matter how hard she tried, as soon as Evadne

were

his face emotionless but his heart

planning to take her for a vacation after I

for future at the mention of Marilla, “I’ve found a psychologist who can help Marilla overcome her autism

What trauma?” Thaddeus stopped, asking

has something to do with that awful Glynnis. -After all, Marilla was always bullied by that witch sister in your family. It’s no

cold light flashing in them, “But it doesn’t matter anymore. I’ve taken my revenge for Marilla. If Glynnis ever tries to hurt my woman again, I’ll pluck all her teeth, pull out all her hair and make

something to Glynnis?”

“Why? Are you worried?”

“Just curious.”

just disfigured her

the abject sight

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