Chapter 522

Matthew tried to put on a brave face, but his legs under the table were trembling uncontrollably

Cedric was visibly shaken by the steely gaze directed his way, his lips sealed shut as if by an invisible force.

Evadne and Thaddeus were utterly stunned, frozen in place as the gravity of the situation set in.

My God, that intense protective instinct!

No one knew the depths of her big brother’s nature better than Evadne. Aloof and detached from worldly desires, in plain English, he was pretty much robotic

Aside from family and his long–time confidant Jason, he never spared a second thought for anyone else.

And yet, here he was, displaying an extraordinary level of concern for Chasel. It was utterly unfathomable.

Just then, Evadne caught Chasel gazing at her big brother with eyes brimming with tenderness, a vision so saccharine that it could weave threads through the air.

Wait a second.

Why was the vibe here so flirty?

Why did these two look like they’re actually hitting it off?

Before Evadne could ponder any further, Cedric spoke up again, his voice dripping with malice. “President Ashbourne, even if we reassess it, some harm’s been done. According to the laws of our country, if the medical examiner confirms the injury is minor, it warrants up to three years of imprisonment. Jason won’t escape jail time

He spat out Jason’s name with such venom that it was hard to imagine they shared the same blood.

was consumed by bone–deep greed and had twisted into a devil

“Matthew

the Chambers family. He needed to speak to the man in charge, “Jason never laid

turned to Chasel with a softened tone, “Chasel, play

and pulled out her phone, playing a video that filled the silent office with Byron’s cries of agony. The footage clearly showed that Cassius delivered punch after punishing punch, transforming the scoundrels face into

mess

smile creeping across his

went pale as ghosts, because their malicious plans were shattered by

her mouth in shock and leaning into

emotions. He knew his foresight, from

release our man now? Cassius asked, his

for words, then turned to

of which I’ve already informed Minister Prescott. He’s

without another word, he rushed out to release the wrongfully detained.

you don’t until you

I won’t w

waste my breath. Mr. Gordon

President Ashbourne Gordon stepped

was momentarily taken aback–since when did Cassius start ordering around his beau’s secretary? But Gordon fit the part so well that one could easily

Gordon a nod, and the latter handed a portfolio to

his brows as he read the documents, his pupils dilating in

transfer contract for the Country T resort

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