Chapter 565

“Was it Matthew who set the whole thing up?”

“It’s not out of the question. And because of this, Mr. and Mrs. Chambers‘ marriage fell apart. Mrs. Chambers, unfortunately, dragged Avery into it, who was already the black sheep of the family. He was banished to Helgen, left to fend for himself for fifteen long years, forgotten by everyone. Mrs. Chambers‘ health deteriorated over the years, and Avery, without the backing of the Chambers family, barely got by financially. Life in Helgen was tough, to say the least.”

Evadne looked surprised, “Are you actually defending your rival?”

Thaddeus chuckled, “No, I’m just stating facts. Right is right, wrong is wrong. Even if he’s my enemy, I won’t blur those lines.”

Evadne was moved and wrapped her arms around his neck, planting a quick kiss on his lips.

It was this honesty and openness that made Avery fall short in comparison.

“So, can you blame him for harboring hatred? If I were in his shoes, I’d do whatever it took to come back and avenge my mother,” Thaddeus said with a distant look in his eyes.

“But that’s still no excuse for the path he’s taken.”

back. Just because Cassius didn’t like him, in Star Island, he even conspired with Eden to take Cassius out without anyone noticing. He’s miserable, so he wants everyone else to suffer with him. Anyone who doesn’t fall in line, even those dear to the people he ‘likes,‘ he’s willing to put them in

not sure what to

join in the rant

of silence, Evadne spoke up, puzzled, “How did he manage to rise from the ashes after being banished to Helgen, with no one to help him, and build

“Good question. Evadne, I’ve been wondering the same thing and have

position in the Abernathy Group, had your grandfather’s support. How could Avery not have had

influential and powerful backing him up, using him as a public figurehead to carry out dangerous

at her, his heart racing, unable to resist leaning in for a

head, they

“Mmm.”

who’s been backing Avery, we might be able to get to the heart of it all, bring down his empire, and

Adam’s apple bobbed, a hint of jealousy creeping in.

driven by justice, she seemed to have no time to think

what you’re thinking is exactly what’s on my mind. I’m investigating this to find another angle to

if there’s a way to break

gently, “It’s getting

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