Chapter 383

Cassius and Jason sauntered out, leaving behind a trail of whispers that the CEO of the K Group had dropped by the Abernathy group out of blue, which spread through the skyscraper like wildfire.

Jareth, supporting visibly weakened Thaddeus, returned to the office; Gordon followed them because of concern.

His arm was dislocated, the pain so intense it had soaked his clothes in sweat, yet he remained silent.

Jareth had noticed something was amiss, leading to the discovery of Gordon’s injury. Their staff members took Gordon to the hospital for treatment regardless of the latter’s resisting.

“That Cassius, always so polite and refined, who knew he could be such a boor.” Jareth signed, unable to find the words to describe the shock.

It was terrifying.

“It was all for his sister. I can understand that,” Thaddeus said weakly, slumped on the couch, his neck thrown back in exhaustion.

If someone else had wronged Evadne, Thaddeus feared he would have reacted even more violently than Cassius.

Recalling Cassius‘ words before he left, Thaddeus felt his breath hitch, as if his blood had frozen in his veins.

“Fair enough. I guess if it were Marilla, I don’t think I could have stayed calm either.”

Jareth’s gaze fixed on the knife wound on Thaddeus‘ neck. It wasn’t deep, but enough to stain his crisp white shirt collar a jarring red, “You should get that checked out at the hospital.”

“It’s nothing,” Thaddeus gasped.

“Why did Cassius suddenly turn on you?” Jareth asked, worry clouding his features.

“He found out that Evadne and I’ve been intimate.”

“So it seems that in Cassius‘ eyes, Evadne isn’t just his sister anymore, she’s his daughter. He’s playing the overprotective brother, huh? You’re lucky he didn’t come in guns blazing,” Jareth joked, trying to lighten the mood.

“Anyway, it’s my fault. After the divorce, I shouldn’t have touched her.”

Thaddeus choked with frustration, running his hands through his hair, “But Jareth, I couldn’t control myself, my thoughts, my body That night, she was so close, the temptation was too much. All I could think about was possessing her. I wanted her.”

Possessing her, penetrating her, making her his.

Remembering Marilla’s words, Jareth felt a pang of sympathy for Evadne, “Thad, to be honest, I don’t blame Cassius for wanting to kill you. What you did to Evadne was monstrous.”

“What are you talking about?” Thaddeus asked, his eyes wide with confusion.

“Two years ago, you claimed Evadne as your woman, but you have no memory of it. Aren’t you a beast or what?”

“Jareth.”

shaking as he grabbed Jareth’s, “Is that

of Evadne’s words that day, but he couldn’t accept

everything that

sighed in resignation as he relayed Marilla’s secret

was buzzing. The shock was so

They had been intimate.

Evadne told

was so silly! Why was

anyone else, you should believe her. And honestly, I’m amazed that you have no memory of sleeping with a woman. That’s

know, I

I drank too much.

you were still involved with Acacia. You even told me that you would definitely get back together with Acacia and divorce Evadne, because she didn’t have a place in your heart. Isn’t

as

images of Evadne’s tear–streaked

thinking when he took her virginity

much did she love him back then, to endure such torment, such humiliation, and still

He deserved to die.

dagger should have

a while now. But you didn’t understand what love was, how to love. You were being manipulated by Acacia, who used your childhood debt to control you, which is why

shook his head; he felt a mix of anger, frustration, and sympathy for his best friend, “I came over today

things are just not meant to be. Maybe you two are destined to be star–crossed lovers. Forcing yourselves to be together would only bring more pain. Plus, Evadne values her family greatly. With Cassius‘ stance, he won’t accept you; the Ashbourne family won’t accept you. Even if Evadne loves you, even if you can reconcile, can you really be happy

many obstacles standing

to forgive

“Jareth.”

defeat in his eyes, like an old man that had seen too much. He was still young, but his face held a world of pain, “I want to see Evadne. I

out about Evadne’s car accident and was worried sick. He went to the hospital to visit

Ms. Ashbourne’s older brother, President Ashbourne, went to the Abernathy group today to stir up trouble with Thaddeus. It was a big scene, word got around, and some

eyes narrowed slightly, “Oh?

and Thaddeus. But President Ashbourne is known for being overprotective of his sister, so it’s obvious that he

Avery’s eyes darkened.

Evadne’s accident have something

the usually calm and composed Cassius to lose his cool with

I see this as

more, letting out a chuckle, “Before, Cassius looked down on me and sided with Thaddeus. He even tried to set up Evadne with that mongrel Thaddeus. Now that they’re at odds, it means that I’m on a‘ level with Thaddeus, and I might even have an

course you have the advantage. How can Thaddeus, that illegitimate kid, compare to someone as noble as

sneered at Thaddeus, “Thaddeus is just a pawn that Frederic uses to make himself look good. If Thaddeus

eyes flashed with an unreadable emotion at these

he asked, “Did you find out anything about that man who was getting close

then discomforted, “I’m sorry, Mr. Chambers, I couldn’t find

Avery

man’s information was like a sealed vault: There was absolutely no trace of

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