Chapter 665

Arnold and Bennett excused themselves and closed the door behind them, providing space for the conversation between Evadne and Chasel.

“Chasel.” Evadne whispered his name.

In that moment, words failed her. Whether it was offering comfort or discussing her elder brother, nothing seemed appropriate.

A few seconds of silence passed between them, feeling like an eternity.

“Evadne. I’m so sorry.” Chasel couldn’t lift his gaze, droplets of sweat streaming down his chiseled cheeks.

Evadne shook her head, her voice a soft caress, “Chasel, you are not to blame for any of this. There’s no need for apologies. Liking someone isn’t a crime, not in the least.”

“It is my fault, all of it.”

Chasel’s head remained bowed, like a sinner scorned by thousands, his usual confidence washed away. “Suri was right; I ruined Cassius. If only I had listened to her, none of this would have happened. Evadne, I’m unforgivable. I’ve been selfish. But I wish I could be the only one to pay the price. I’d take any suffering, any punishment. I don’t want Cassius to suffer. I wish we could go back to the start. But it seems too late now.”

Pain pricked Evadne’s heart; her voice caught in her throat.

Putting aside whether her brother was truly ruined or not, Chasel was crumbling to ruins.

reached out to my closest senior back home, who is also a renowned expert in neurology. He’s meticulous in his work and a person of great integrity. For Chairman Emeric’s illness,

her throat tightening, “And what about you, Chasel? What will you do?”

going back home.”

smile. “This time, I probably won’t

leave like this. What about

to him? Remember his first reaction when your relationship was exposed? He took all the

slowly raised his head, his eyes meeting Evadne’s. A pain so deep that it felt bone–marrow deep stirred a tempest in

brother was ready

you leave now, what does that say about the love between you two? What is the point of

okay with it!”

accept us, will your father, your family? I could give up everything, but Cassius can’t! He deserves to be the happiest

only condition for my brother’s happiness now is one thing,” Evadne said, her eyes shining like stars. “That is, for you to stay by his

thick and thin” made Chasel’s soul

down to his knees slowly, his hands pressing against the cold floor, the veins on his arms bulging, “I once told Cassius I don’t care about being in the shadows or being his lover unseen by the world. Formalities don’t matter, titles don’t matter. As

it’s different now, your love is out in

his face, her eyes curving into crescent moons. “Now that it’s in the light, so no more ‘secret lover.‘ How about I call

looked up, his face flushing red, “I, I’m

Evadne chuckled. “But as my brother’s partner, It’s either

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