Chapter 495

“What exactly happened?” Thaddeus’s gaze sharpened as he exchanged a knowing look with Evadne.

“Just now, Jeff and Matthew took him out of the precinct, and that’s not all–they even brought a horde of reporters! Matthew shamelessly whitewashed Byron in front of the media, claiming he was innocent, that it was all a setup, a misunderstanding!” Gordon’s voice rose with anger, cracking with emotion.

“Darn it! How is that even possible?”

Evadne boited upright in bed, causing Thaddeus to blanch as he hurriedly pressed her back down, “Evadne! Easy now, watch the IV!”

“How can Byron that sleazebag possibly get out of lockup?”

Snatching the phone, Evadne shouted to Gordon in desperation, “Thaddeus and I had everything under control, and Emeric was in the loop–he cares about Nydia too. How could he let the Chambers clan pull strings? How could he not intervene?”

“Mrs. Abernathy, please, try to calm down.”

Gordon was equally frantic, “I’m still digging into the details, please wait for my update, you and Mr. Thaddeus!”

No sooner had they ended the call than Evadne, unable to contain herself, decided to reach out to Aaron.

But as if on cue, another call buzzed into Thaddeus‘ phone.

Evadne stared at the screen, her heart pounding furiously, lips quivering..

“Evadne, who is it?” Seeing her forlorn expression, Thaddeus asked with concern.

“It’s Cassius.”

Thaddeus too pursed his lips, then softly said, “Evadne, take the call. Don’t keep your brother worried.”

Remembering her brothers‘ overbearing control, Evadne felt uncomfortable, and her tone was sharp as she answered the call.

“If you’re calling to take me back, please don’t bother. If it’s something else, make it quick.”

On the other end, Cassius’s expression stiffened for a moment, a stabbing pain hitting his heart.

She used to be so sweet and affectionate, even over the phone, always addressing him with a tender voice as Cassius.

But now.

Their relationship had become strained, the more he tried to protect her, the further she seemed to slip away.

“Evadne, Elvis has filled us in on your situation.”

Cassius’s voice was as gentle as ever, “If being with him brings you peace and happiness, then I won’t stand in your way anymore.” “Cassius.” Evadne gasped, breath catching.

“Evadne, you’re right to reprimand me. I was just angry with myself for not protecting you, and in trying to ease my conscience, I tried to shelter you, even at the cost of your right to love.”

All I want is for you to find real happiness. Happiness that isn’t imposed on you by others, nor measured by

felt a wave of emotion, “Cassius.”

heart–to–heart and couldn’t help

try to persuade Bennett gradually.

he’ll come around someday. So Thaddeus, you know what

understand. Rest

the precious woman in his arms, “Evadne is my everything, and I’ll cherish her with

heartfelt words, deeply

to

siblings reached a

brother was as important as Thaddeus, and she didn’t want to be cross with him, but she was simply resisting the pressure

wouldn’t Emeric stop it?” Evadne’s heart was

is actually

considering Nydia’s reputation and our family’s honor, discussed it with Dad and ultimately decided to drop

Evadne and Thaddeus were

else could Byron have been bailed out

a slew of articles to paint Byron as a

own daughter’s dignity? Are

trembling with rage, “Myra’s gentle and meek,

wrong this

course of action, and it was

feverish, was now seeing stars from sheer

like being dragged down by an inept team in a high–stakes

darling of the Ashbourne family, an heiress yet to be married. If word got out about the scandal, even as the victim, her

atmosphere was toxic. Online trolls, particularly harsh

most hurt wouldn’t be the scoundrel involved, but Nydia.

his calm voice analyzing the situation, “Evadne, don’t be mad at them. Making a choice. like this

those self–righteous high society types, who cares what they think! Those greedy vultures. Myra

sister well enough to understand that no words of comfort would help

her tenderly, “Evadne, you’re right, but you’re overlooking something crucial. Not everyone is as fearless as you, and not everyone has a heart as strong

you’re right. But we can’t let this slide. Byron, and the entire

law won’t punish

lips, “Taking matters into our own hands

calm herself, “Online trolls, in my room, on my computer, there’s

woman, while under house arrest, clashing with the Chambers family, dealing with family disputes, and drowning in the sorrow of a love lost, still had the energy

that, I’ve been digging into Bertha too. She’s

“My darling

“Why, Nydia? Why?”

shocked. He knelt at the bedside, gripping Nydia’s clammy hand, “I could be your lawyer, I could stand against the Chambers family for you! We could win this case! Why are we backing down? We have

so sorry.”

as she

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