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 furrowing

looked at Dolores, her prétentious demeanor making his

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

a jab at Evadne, snorting, “My daughter, in any circumstance, is better than that slattern, Evadne. You need to have confidence. You’re no worse than Evadne. You just lack a bit of chance with Mr. Abernathy. But that’s not important. It can be created. Evadne and Mr. Abernathy really

listened silently to their self–serving speeches, her

amazement as Bevis and Dolores

“Thaddeus is your ex–husband?”

mentioned it earlier, but it’s not

you’re quite the exemplary

going out of your way to cure your ex–husband’s illness? Is this a case of

clear

walking towards the

woman in her early twenties, she carried herself

help but crack a smile, “Evadne, you’re

conversation with some of his acquaintances on the way, leaving Dolores

entrance with an air of arrogance, handing over her invitation

please

“Thank you.”

stroke her long hair and was about to step in, she heard the confident click of high

in surprise, her pupils contracting at the

strolling towards the banquet hall

her teeth, her eyes

was this witch here all of a sudden? There

that tall, handsome man who looked like an international supermodel

expect to see you here!” Dolores‘ expression shifted in an instant, as

daughter in the parking lot earlier, he

return home. The

strange about me being here? You’re here. Why can’t I be?” Evadne didn’t

so low–key, sis. You never attend

you better

public more often. I expect we’ll be seeing each other quite a

you please show your invitation?” A staff member

don’t have any invitation.” Evadne

“Pfft!”

sis, have you been out of the loop for so long that you

sorry miss,

Evadne said simply, her

name “Evadne” was like a shockwave,

easier, Evadne

now, since she had caused quite a stir in Elmsworth, her name alone was enough to make an impact. She no

I had some last–minute business with Mr. Abernathy. It

an invitation, I understand 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 different from

my friend. May we enter together?” Evadne asked with

Please, come

Chasel were respectfully led

left alone, her face red with anger, stomping

No matter when, no matter where, no matter how hard she tried, as soon as Evadne

Thaddeus and Jareth were heading towards the banquet

doing at your place?” Thaddeus asked, his face emotionless

her for a vacation

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

trauma? What trauma?” Thaddeus stopped,

has something to do with that awful Glynnis. -After all,

my revenge for Marilla. If Glynnis ever tries to hurt my woman again, I’ll pluck all her

something to Glynnis?” Thaddeus asked, his voice

“Why? Are you worried?”

“Just curious.”

do much, just disfigured her a

grinned uncontrollably, remembering the abject sight of Glynnis crying out in

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