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!”

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

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

thought of her mother and Jason twisted Nydia’s heart painfully.

what hurt even more were the girls who had

Emeric and backed by strong and capable family members like Evadne and Thaddeus, had barely managed to get

“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

as the

sacrifice might not even shake their resolve. They

to fall back on, but if they speak up, they’ll have nowhere

were so harsh that Thaddeus couldn’t help but wince.

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, with her meticulous logic, attention to detail, and decisive action. She was worth a dozen

to Nydia

it Thaddeus had already considered, but certainly not

chance, how will things ever change?” Nydia asked desperately. “I can’t let you gamble with your life!” Evadne

see the woman he loves dragged through the mud. He just got

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

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