Chapter 542

“What the heck? Beverly was snatched up by Evadne and Thaddeus?”

In the bedroom, Matthew had his reluctant wife, Elva, pinned down on the bed, savagely ripping off her nightgown, ready to fulfill this week’s “duty.”

Ever since Avery climbed to the top and became the apple of their father’s eye, Matthew’s stress skyrocketed. Now, whenever he had the energy, he would force Elva into bed with him, all for the sake of getting her pregnant with the Chambers Group’s heir as quickly as possible.

His father was all about legacy, loved a big bustling family. Being the eldest son, if he could produce the first grandson, he’d have éven more security within the family, an extra chip over Avery!

But, just as he was about to get down to business, an urgent phone call deflated him on the spot, causing him to end hurriedly! “Are you sure? That couple took the girl away?” Matthew rolled out of bed in his birthday suit, scrambling to pull on his pants in a panic, as if he’d been caught in the act.

“Our eyes on the ground report that it was Thaddeus’s secretary Gordon who picked up Beverly. No one else could’ve done it!” The secretary’s voice was laced with urgency, “And they said Beverly didn’t look like she was forced, she seemed to go willingly! Mr. Chambers, you don’t think the girl’s had a change of heart, planning to testify, do you?”

“What do you want me to say? Do I look like I’ve got a psychic hotline to her gut? Sheesh!”

Matthew bellowed in anger, his polished public facade crumbling away, scaring Elva into a shiver.

“What’s the plan, Mr. Chambers?”

Matthew cinched his belt with a vicious glare, “That Beverly, whether she’s switched sides or not, she’s a liability we can’t afford to keep!”

Elva’s eyes widened in fear, her hands clutching the sheets tighter.

The secretary sought confirmation, “You mean take her out?”

“She’s with that evil couple right now, so let’s not spook the horses just yet. We don’t want to draw their attention. It’ll make it harder to make a move.”

Matthew moved to the window, his voice low and dangerous, “Wait until she’s back on her own turf, then find the right moment to act within the next couple of days. The sooner, the better.”

“Got it.”

“And don’t use our own

Matthew’s lips twisted with malice, “Let’s keep it clean. Whoever’s mess it is, they clean it up.”

The call ended, and his mood for love had vanished. He dressed in haste and headed for the door.

“Matthew.” Elva’s voice was timid as she tried to stop him.

“What now?” Matthew snapped, not even giving her a glance.

Their marriage was a political arrangement, the emotional foundation weat

and her family’s declining influence, he cared even less for her.

Elva’s voice trembled, torn by her emotions, “Matthew, maybe just let it go.”

With Elva failing to bear him a child over the years,

Matthew’s brow furrowed as he stared at her, “Let it go? What are you babbling about?”

spare her. She’s

finish, Matthew’s hand flew across

many times have I told you? Don’t ask, don’t meddle in my business! Now you’re sympathizing with some lowlife, challenging me?

reeling, a

you, even without direct evidence, it could tarnish your reputation. And if Avery uses this against you, it could shake your standing in the

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a foolish woman. I’m helping Byron to curry favor with Dad. Can’t you see the obvious benefits? And who said I’ve got blood on my hands? They’re clean as a whistle. No investigation will trace

he gripped her jaw, “Elva, we’re married. I’m sure you wouldn’t want to disappoint your politically retired dad or your brother by spilling

tears, Elva nodded.

Beverly to

lake in the backyard left the modest girl utterly awestruck. She had imagined the nome of wealthy elites to be lavish beyond measure, but

Evadne said, not disturbing Alva but instead personally

on the sofa, her limbs bound by invisible cords, shrinking into a pitiful

you some,” offered Thaddeus, his expression reserved but his voice

and Thaddeus, and suddenly, unable to hold it in any longer, she burst into tears.

pretty face streamed with tears that plopped onto her clenched hands resting

fumbled with a bunch of

her frail back hunched and shaking as if she couldn’t catch her breath, he hadn’t seen someone cry so hysterically in a long time, and it tugged at

unrestrained sobbing, her genuine vulnerability was undeniably touching.

in place, his eyes

you on a multi–million–dollar

to Gordon for confirmation. Was his expression really

affirming without a doubt. Thaddeus’s gloomy face was

and blowing her nose with the kind

better,” she said, not pressing for reasons, unwilling to

you all would be so kind to me.”

struggled to articulate her gratitude. “I know it’s because I can testify against

Thaddeus feeling as if a cruel hand had seized their throats, choking the breath from

was furrowed with a mixture of anger and restraint, as he struggled to keep

her soul bore scars so deep, they may never fully

Byron’s

belong in hell,

because you’re a witness. Every decent girl in this world deserves

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arms, her own eyes brimming with tears. “Tragedy brought us together. But

subsided as she sipped the warm cocoa Thaddeus had brought her,

battle with the Chambers Group. Thad and I will do everything to protect you, but it will inevitably affect

you feel pressured, or if this decision was made

to face all this?” Beverly interrupted, her tear–stained face now resolute.

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“Your sister, Nydia.”

her

composed as if he had

understand girls

moved

maturity was beyond her years. “Some might think Nydia spoke out because she’s a tycoon’s daughter and isn’t afraid of backlash. But I know the pressure she’s under is even greater than ours. This will impact her future significantly. We might be forgotten, but her scars will become a

was so clear–minded and

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