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.

rushed to

guessing needed–it must have been

the CEO of the Chambers Group, standing at the hospital entrance, bombarded by the media, looking as grim as if

someone as mentally tough as him was probably on the verge of a breakdown with troubles inside and out.

it?” Jareth exclaimed, his strong arm around Marilla, slapping his thigh in delight.

him, licking a strawberry–flavored popsicle, then offering it to his

large hand gently stroking

Bertha and her husband locked up–one for forcing women into prostitution and the other for threesome–they

won’t be

and call Jeff in, he’ll likely

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

what does ‘threesome‘ mean?” Marilla asked with

it to the girl to focus on

question silenced them all.

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

news broadcast ended.

scandal had taken up a good deal of airtime, feeding their penchant for ostentation.

just so vile to force those girls

need to lock

sweetheart. Don’t worry,” Jareth

living room for a moment.

wronged Nydia, was still

as for Avery, that serpent, even less needed to be said–like a thorn in

the Chambers Group was

squeeze, “Evadne, you’ve done so well already. The Chambers Group is one of the big four families, deeply rooted. It’s not easy to take them down

of us needs to lift a

eyes sparkled coldly, a sly smile on her lips. “Someone

puzzled.

read her mind,

her arms around his neck. “Ah? He’s a Chambers, and with the whole Chambers Group in shambles right now, how could he

to

hadn’t figured

it said that love makes fools

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Alzheimer’s. You can only imagine the resentment and bitterness he’s been harboring all these years. Put yourself in his shoes – would you still feel any loyalty to the Chambers family? You’d probably dream of crushing them like bugs and swallowing up the whole Chambers Group for yourself,” Thaddeus spoke in a voice smooth as a

biting off more than he

pull together, Avery wouldn’t stand a

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 next,

it right. It’s exactly the kind

stand firm and

her companion’s muscular one, her eyebrows arching with confidence, “As long as we make no move, Avery will become restless

next day, the

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