Chapter 640

Evadne’s hand paused mid–air, her lovely eyes narrowing slightly.

Confronting Warner’s mockery, she was indeed a bit miffed, but perhaps it was the stabilizing effect of being in love, her anger quickly subsided.

Yet, while she could contain her irritation, Thaddeus could not.

He grabbed her hand and clenched it tightly, forcefully pulling her into his embrace. His large hand gripped her shoulder as he glared at Warner with steely eyes.

“So that’s the kind of reputation the Bright family prides itself on. I thought it was just arrogance and rudeness.”

Warner’s brows knitted together, “What did you say?”

“Isn’t it true?”

Thaddeus, looking down from his height, created an oppressive atmosphere as cold as an iceberg, “I don’t care what the history is between your families, but I know Evadne–she’s a lady of grace and poise. She wouldn’t pick a fight without provocation. Your discourtesy towards her speaks volumes about you. Mr. Bright, as a man of standing and older than Evadne, your behavior is despicable.”

Evadne looked up at him, her eyes glistening with emotion.

She wanted to tackle him right there and then, pin him to the couch, and shower him with kisses!

Warner finally shot up from the sofa, his eyes blazing with fury at Thaddeus.

“Warner!”

Chasel, with a

behind him, followed Suri, who halted at the sight of Warner, maintaining her distance, as if instinctively knowing her place.

the Ashbourne

a Bright showing up in Silverlake Harbor was as rare as a sighting of the meteor

the gravity of the

let’s take this outside,” Chasel suggested with a voice as calm

hand casually in his trouser pocket, slowly turned to face him.

a sharp slap echoed throughout the hall–everyone gasped

eyes, Warner had struck his younger brother across the face, the

grandfather and father took? You seem to have lost your mind, casting aside their

if determined to defy his brother, had chosen to cause a scene right there instead of taking it outside. “Don’t think I’m too harsh. You’ve dishonored our grandfather and father, and as your elder, it’s my duty to discipline you here and now, for you to

struck,

never imagined Warner would dare to resort to violence in

herself from rushing to Chasel’s

sworn an oath!

Emeric, against all odds, she ceased to be a Bright. Their honor or disgrace, life or death, had nothing

he clenched them into fists, his head bowed deeply.

and bravado had vanished in that

Let’s talk this out. What kind of gentleman’s behavior is this, striking someone in public?” Evadne’s eyes reddened with indignation, and she attempted to step forward but was

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