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.”

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 harm’s way! How many more bridges does he

not sure what to say.

petty to join in the rant against

from the ashes after

same thing and have been looking into

your grandfather’s support. How could Avery not have had a powerful benefactor behind

there must be someone influential and powerful backing him up, using him as a public figurehead to carry out dangerous trades they couldn’t be seen handling,

racing, unable to resist leaning in for a

head, they were

“Mmm.”

him away, “If we can figure out who’s been backing Avery, we might be able to get to the heart of it

apple bobbed, a hint of jealousy

driven by justice,

mind. I’m investigating this

have time, I’ll reach out to Debby and Darcy to see if there’s a way to break through.” Evadne’s frustration dissipated,

gently, “It’s getting late, shall

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