Chapter 532

Evadne and Thaddeus exchanged a look, their faces a picture of shock. “Nydia, what on earth are you saying?” they exclaimed in

unison.

Nydia’s expression was one of resolute determination, the kind that comes after crossing a point of no return. “Whether it’s going down to the police station to give a statement, or if Byron ends up in court and I’m called to testify. I’m ready.

If it means that Byron will face the consequences of his actions, if it helps those girls get the justice they deserve, no matter the pressure, I can handle it.”

The air seemed to freeze over in that moment.

Nydia had thought her decision would be met with their unwavering support.

But, to her surprise, the color drained from Evadne and Thaddeus’s faces, and they fell silent.

may not have succeeded in assaulting me, but it was still an attempted rape. And given my standing, If I come forward

against him, it’s bound to draw attention from all corners of society. The Chambers Group won’t be able to quiet this down. No matter what, they’ll have to give those girls he harmed an explanation, and under such pressure, they won’t be able to protect him!”

this? Evadne’s brows were furrowed, her stern tone more intimidating than any parental lecture. “By exposing your ordeal, you’re giving those with ill intentions something to hold over you. They’ll twist your words, sensationalize the story, and it’s you and Myra who will be thrust into the eye of the storm. Can you handle that kind of crushing pressure? And what about

an attempted rape charge–a slap on the wrist, a few years behind bars at most. If you don’t eradicate the roots, Byron will just fight back. Matthew will surely try to drag your name through the mud. How will you deal with that? And how will Jason protect you? Do you both really want to be entangled with the Chambers family scum for the rest of your lives?

and Jason twisted Nydia’s heart

even more were the girls who had

and Thaddeus, had barely managed to

words carrying an intimidating edge, “Another thing, even if you do testify. bringing down Byron is no small feat. Your intentions might work on someone who cares about their reputation, someone hypocritical like

cause him any real harm? As long as the Chambers

sacrifice might not even shake

you can fault them for. You have us to fall

words were so harsh that Thaddeus couldn’t

He hadn’t gone easy on her–it was Evadne who was truly exceptional, with her meticulous

candid advice to Nydia now struck a nerve.

had already considered, but certainly

change?” Nydia asked desperately. “I can’t let you gamble with your life!” Evadne shot up from her seat, her tone leaving no room for debate. “And it’s not just

through the mud. He just got blindsided by the Chambers Group,

Drop this, and we’ll have a nice family dinner. Otherwise, I’m having Gordon take

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