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?”

girl, just spare her. She’s already suffered

could finish, Matthew’s hand flew across her face in a slap!

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

was left reeling, a buzzing in her

trace it back to you, even without direct evidence, it could tarnish

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anger subsided slightly, a sneer forming, “You think I’m so foolish as to not cover my tracks? Such naive thoughts from 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 back

wouldn’t want to disappoint your politically retired dad or your brother

Elva nodded.

Beverly to their home in

the modest girl utterly awestruck. She had imagined the nome of wealthy elites

make yourself at home,” Evadne said, not disturbing Alva but instead personally bringing over freshly cut fruit.

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

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

Thaddeus, and suddenly, unable to hold it in any longer, she

that plopped onto her clenched hands resting

fumbled with a bunch of

hunched and shaking as if she couldn’t catch her breath, he hadn’t seen someone cry so hysterically in a long

genuine vulnerability was undeniably touching.

her?” Thaddeus froze in place, his eyes betraying a frantic concern

again, like someone stiffed you on a multi–million–dollar deal,” Evadne teased, unable

confirmation. Was his expression really

Thaddeus’s

blowing her nose with the kind of tender care one reserves for a sister.

said, not pressing for reasons, unwilling to add any

just didn’t expect that you all would be so kind to

struggled to articulate her gratitude. “I know it’s because I can testify against Byron. But thank you for respecting

face of the young girl left Evadne and Thaddeus feeling as if a cruel hand had seized their throats, choking the breath

restraint,

her soul bore scars so deep, they

was Byron’s

didn’t belong in hell, then who

our kindness and respect for you isn’t because you’re a witness. Every decent girl in

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own eyes brimming with tears. “Tragedy

cocoa Thaddeus had brought

no turning back. It’s a full–on battle with the

feel pressured, or if this decision was

gave me the courage to

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“Your sister, Nydia.”

her heartbeat skipping a

composed as if he had

understand girls

bravery moved me.”

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 stigma, constantly mentioned and reopened by others. I saw hér live broadcast, and I cried from the beginning to the end. I cried that I was unfortunate, but I was even more ashamed of my cowardice. So I

was so clear–minded and

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