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!”

with 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

you do testify, Byron’s just looking at 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

thought of her mother and Jason

were the girls who had suffered at Byron’s hands

family members like Evadne and Thaddeus, had barely managed to get a taste of

deep breath, her calm yet chilling words carrying an intimidating edge, “Another thing, even if you do testify. bringing down Byron is no small feat. Your intentions might work

bottom line. Do you really think you can cause him any real harm? As long as the Chambers family stands, he’ll still be lounging comfortably as

might not even shake their resolve. They might choose silence from beginning

them for. You have us to fall back on, but if they speak up, they’ll have nowhere to

piercing words were so harsh that Thaddeus

times he had arm–wrestled with Evadne at the mall, defeated every time. He hadn’t gone easy on her–it was Evadne who was truly exceptional,

advice to Nydia now struck a nerve.

had already considered, but

what you’re saying. But if we don’t take this chance, how will things ever 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 me. Thaddeus, Myra, and Jason would never stand

just got blindsided by the

this, and we’ll have a nice

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