Chapter 504

That evening, in the cozy suburban home.

Two couples snuggled up in the living room, their eyes glued to the TV screen, tuned into the evening news channel.

Minutes later, the broadcast began. Tonight’s headline was the talk of the town-

Bertha had been arrested!

During the report, they replayed the comical footage of Bertha being carted off by the police, a scene so funny it could still make one, laugh until they hit the jackpot.

“Huh? That dashing cop looks so familiar, Where have I seen him before?”

Marilla’s slender fingers tapped her chin thoughtfully, then her eyes sparkled with recognition. “Oh, I remember now! He was sitting next to me at Myra’s birthday party. He even chatted with me. Umm!”

Before she could finish, Jareth’s gaze darkened, and he couldn’t resist capturing her chin, enveloping her soft lips in a passionate kiss that was fiercely jealous.

Evadne and Thaddeus were engrossed in the news when they heard the unmistakable sounds of affection, both pausing in surprise. Thaddeus shifted his sturdy frame, shielding the steamy live scene from view, and leaned in to plant a deep kiss on Evadne’s lips.

“What’s the matter? Too R–rated for me to see?”

Evadne pouted petulantly. “I’ve seen all sorts of things in my life. It’s just a kiss, after all.”

“It’s not that. I just didn’t want you to feel awkward.” Thaddeus pinched her cute nose, a resigned smile on his face-

“Hmph, I’m not the one who gets embarrassed. It’s always someone else.”

Jareth pulled away from Marilla, his eyes still flushed with emotion. Marilla was left breathless, her eyes misty from his kiss.

“Babe, are you trying to make me jealous by mentioning another guy?“..

His fingers traced her moist lips, his voice husky. “Handsome cop? Is he handsomer than your husband, huh?”

“Umm, you’re both handsome,” Marilla blushed like a ripe peach.

“Yeah? Who’s more handsome?” Jareth teased, tickling her.

“You are, Jareth! You’re the handsomest!” Marilla giggled uncontrollably, huddling in his arms.

Evadne crossed her arms and rested her head on Thaddeus’s broad shoulder, casting a sidelong glance at Jareth. “If it weren’t for love being blind, it’d be hard to say who’s more handsome.”

Jareth’s heart pounded like a drum!

Anyone with eyes could see Evadne’s adoration for Marilla. If he hadn’t made his move first, who knows if Evadne might have set Marilla up with one of her brothers to become the Ashbourne family’s darling?

With that thought, he clutched Marilla’s hand as if someone was trying to steal her away.

had been rushed to the hospital overnight, the reason undisclosed.

needed–it must have been

standing at the hospital entrance, bombarded by the media, looking as grim as if he’d lost his own

mentally tough as him was probably on the verge of a breakdown with troubles inside

exclaimed, his strong arm

then offering it to his lips after

a bite where she had Jicked, his large hand gently

forcing women into prostitution and the other for

won’t be long before the

call Jeff in, he’ll likely claim illness to dodge the

the cunning old fox!” Jareth cursed through gritted teeth.

Marilla

to focus on

silenced

pinched Marilla’s cheek. “Ahem. When we go back to the room and close the

news broadcast ended.

a good deal of airtime, feeding their penchant for

so vile to force those girls

after watching the report. “The police need to lock

Don’t worry,” Jareth

in the living room

who had wronged Nydia, was still

for Avery, that serpent, even less needed

campaign against the Chambers Group was only a third of the way there.

her with a gentle squeeze, “Evadne, you’ve done so well already. The Chambers Group is one of the big four families, deeply rooted. It’s not

of us needs to

her lips. “Someone will take

looked puzzled.

read her mind, his eyebrows lifting slightly. “You mean

neck. “Ah? He’s a Chambers, and with the whole Chambers Group in shambles right now, how

to

chaos?” Jareth hadn’t figured it out

makes fools

– 7

the outskirts of Helgen for fifteen long years. During that time, Jeff turned a blind eye to them, as if they didn’t exist within the family. Avery has always been hungry for power, never satisfied, and his mother is now in the late stages of Alzheimer’s. You can only imagine the resentment and bitterness he’s been harboring all these years. Put yourself in his

Chambers Group? Avery must be biting off more than he can chew!” Jareth

could unite and pull together, Avery wouldn’t

if the Chambers family falls into disarray, he’ll see his chance to eliminate the thorns in his side, stirring up trouble from within. Bertha’s done for, and he’ll definitely strike while the iron is hot against Byron

a scornful chuckle, “Evadne’s got it right. It’s exactly the kind of sneaky move you’d

to stand firm and respond

“As long as we make no move, Avery will

day, the stock market opened.

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