Chapter 858

Evadne felt a shiver run through her.

Ave?

A name from a distant past, almost forgotten, now once again echoing in her ears.

The image of a young man with a gentle smile and pale, fragile appearance, whom she had once known, resurfaced in her mind.

Unfortunately, the harshness of the world had turned this once innocent youth into a demon causing sufferings and chaos.

With no other choice, for her family, for the people, and for those under his control and harmed by him, she had to take up the sword and fight against this evil.

Seeing Evadne lost in thought, Avery thought she was swayed by his words.

Driven by intense emotions, his breath grew heavy. He couldn't help but lean in to kiss the lips he had longed for.

Click-

A sharp, crisp sound pierced the darkness.

In the next moment, Avery's tall and slender body stiffened.

There was a chilling sensation on his neck. Squinting, his pale lips curved into a faint smile, "Evadne, your skills haven't declined at all. Can't Thaddeus not give you a sense of security? Do you still feel the need to push yourself this hard, to protect yourself so vigilantly?"

her hand was steady against the man's pulsating throat, "Thaddeus and I are partners, in marriage and in battle. The sense of security he gives me is irreplaceable, but I've never been the type to seek protection

bloody tide,

although he had been supported by his mentor, he was still

ever protected him; even as a frail child, he

loved the most was standing before him, declaring vehemently to protect the person

was cruelly tearing his heart into

butterfly knife shifted slightly. "Your sins are countless, what worth does your humanity hold now? Are you worthy to negotiate with me? Are you worthy of making me

shred of conscience left in you, stop your wicked deeds. Otherwise, I will stop at nothing, no matter the cost, even at the risk of my own life,

fingers moved deftly, slicing a thin line across Avery's

the door of the stairwell was slammed

Avery clenched his lips tightly, slowly raised his hand, and touched

saw his fingertips stained with conspicuous blood; he broke into a mad laugh, the sinister light

came, "Mr.

"Come in."

behind him, and faced Avery's somber figure, "Mr. Chambers, Chairman Emeric and his people are preparing

makes no difference. No matter how I try to

fluttered, "Thaddeus is his son- in-law now. Thaddeus can grovel at Emeric's feet, but I, Avery, cannot. Evadne

Harvey's face was full of disdain and indignation, "Just goes to the facts that, the fiercest women can

about my dealings with

instructing Warner to sell the so-called drugs, and using members of the S-Star Group for

shocked, "How did she

was no

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