Chapter 673

Thaddeus had a look of sheer panic as the chicken nugget slipped from his fingers and plummeted into the bubbling oil of the deep fryer.

Hot oil spattered across the back of his hand and up his arm, the pain snapping him back to reality as his lips parted awkwardly, muttering. “Elvis”

“You’re always talking about that stuff. Are you really that horny?”

Elvis snorted softly, craning his neck to peer into the fryer, “I dunno if Evadne caught a whiff yet, but I sure followed the scent over here. Smells like something’s burning, though.”

That caught Thaddeus off guard, and he suddenly realized that the chicken he’d dropped in earlier was still submerged.

He fumbled for the slotted spoon, but by the time he fished out the nuggets, they’d turned a deep brown.

The corners of Thaddeus‘ eyes drooped in dismay, and he was instantly reminded of the first time Chairman Emeric had tried his cooking, labeling it a string of “failures.”

It was like a curse he couldn’t shake.

“Look, I get it, you’re trying to be sweet, but don’t force yourself into something that’s clearly not your forte. If you scald yourself and end up with blisters, it’s Evadne who’s going to suffer, right?”

Saying this, Elvis shrugged off his coat, rolled up his sleeves, and positioned himself next to Thaddeus, nudging him aside with his hip, “Go stand over there and chill. Don’t get in the way.”

Thaddeus‘ eyes widened in surprise, “You’re going to take over?”

“If I leave it to you, my little sis will end up eating charcoal.”

Thaddeus didn’t get upset because Elvis was absolutely right; he’d overestimated his cooking skills.

Elvis washed his hands and expertly lowered the chicken into the fryer, watching the clock and counting the seconds before stirring the oil and soon after, retrieving the perfectly cooked nuggets!

Thaddeus stood by, assisting Elvis and absorbing every move with rapt attention.

“Got it yet?” asked Elvis, not even looking up.

Thaddeus nodded, “Yeah.”

“Your eyes may have got it, but your hands sure didn’t.”

Thaddeus frowned with a rueful smile, “Elvis, sometimes, I need a little encouragement.”

Elvis‘ long lashes fluttered as he glanced at Thaddeus, “Fail a few more times, and you’ll get it right. I’ve botched it up countless times myself before getting it to look half decent. If Evadne didn’t love it so much, who in their right mind would bother with this mess? It’s filthy, it’s a hassle, and you can’t get rid of the smell of oil for days! Sometimes, you shouldn’t spoil her too much. If you let her get her way all the time, she’ll be demanding you cook every day, then what’ll you do?”

Thaddeus‘ eyes glowed softly as he gently smiled, “Doesn’t matter. As long as Evadne’s happy, I’m willing to do anything, no matter how troublesome it is.”

“Pfft, easy for anyone to say,” Elvis responded with feigned disdain, but inside, he felt a warmth spreading.

“Wow! Fried chicken! Smells amazing!”

Both men turned around.

Now the real little foodie had arrived.

With the weather turning cooler and to better care for Emeric, Evadne had swapped her delicate silk nightgowns for a cozy, milk white fleece loungewear, setting off her moon–bright face. From a distance, she looked like a celestial rabbit morphed into a human, landing in the mortal realm, soft and adorable.

“Thad, Elvis, when did you guys get back? You could’ve at least let me know.”

Evadne scampered over in her slippers, bringing with her a sweet, warm breeze and flung herself into Thaddeus‘ embrace.

“Evadne, Im covered in flour, I’ll get your clothes dirty.” Thaddeus gently warned, his flour–dusted hands hovering mid–air, not daring to touch her

“Did you really make this for me just because I mentioned it last night?”

Chapter 673

silly man? You’re already running around between two places every day, working and then coming back to be with me. It’s hard enough. For something like this, we could’ve just ordered in. You didn’t need to tire

is what matters the most.”

sturdy arms wrapped around her waist, his eyes filled with gratitude as he looked over at Elvis, “Besides, I didn’t really do much. It

made them nice and crispy.”

Pfff!

as a mouthful of fictional blood nearly sprayed into the fryer.

of

Thaddeus‘ few failed attempts sat neglected in a

Evadne, try some of

anticipation as he watched his little sister’s eyes light up, “It’s been a while since I cooked for you. Let’s see if I’ve

with her hands, took a big bite, and

cooking is still as fantastic as ever!” Evadne beamed with

pleased smile spread across Elvis‘

flashed back to a face similar to

managed to safely escape from

to Matthew

her status, after last night’s events, he found

about that woman.

could be found

didn’t seem all that bad either.

don’t eat

narrowed in alarm, but

blissfully opened her cavernous mouth and devoured his charred

They’re not that

Thaddeus urged, capturing her hand, “You don’t have to force yourself to

made with love. How could they not be

evident pleasure, showing no sign of pretense, “Besides, what does it matter if they’re black or golden? Once they’re in your stomach, it’s all the same,

tender smile, and he couldn’t resist

again clutched his chest and

regretted it

he come back to

all this myself. Lucky for us,

be great, I was about to

eyes, a darkening. “Tonight, I’ve come back with something

long, Arnold and Aaron

the couple gathered around the dinner table which had

17:04)

the big secret you’ve been keeping from us?” Arnold

“Arnold, are you so on edge because you

chucked a chicken bone at him.

then he tossed a document–filled envelope

they all leaned in,

about avenging our brother? Inside this envelope is enough dirt to bring down Matthew.”

this, Prosecutor Arnold and Captain Aaron’s radars

grabbed the envelope and dumped its

and started reading. Shock and anger grew

And that’s not all. He’s been hosting so–called charity events, parading the girls meant to be helped, but really, he was setting up a Lioneletplace for the high and mighty to pick and

girls just wanted a

Evadne trembled with rage,

anger in Aaron’s eyes matched hers, “We should’ve taken him down when we dealt with Byron. I regret

may be delayed, but it will be served. He won’t be hopping around for much longer,” Arnold reassured, patting Aaron on the shoulder.

his brows furrowing. “As the former face of the Chambers Group, Matthew’s cunning and methods are far more insidious than Byron’s ever were. Byron was blatant with his actions, relying on his background. But Matthew, he’s a master of disguise, his deeds are done in the shadows, and to the

at, Thaddeus?” Evadne grabbed

have set up a way

evidence here is explosive but not detailed or substantial enough. It’s clear it’s not the full picture. It’s enough to scare but not enough to convict. We need further investigation, more witnesses

“Hey, bro, he’s

“Ah? Oh, right,”

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