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?"

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 from men. I can protect myself, and if necessary, I can protect

with a bloody tide, seemed ready

darkness to reach where he was, and although he had been supported by his mentor, he

protected him; even as a frail child, he had to care for his sick

before him, declaring vehemently to

heart into pieces, then

slightly. "Your sins are countless, what worth does your humanity hold

will stop at nothing, no matter the

words, Evadne's fingers moved deftly, slicing a thin line across Avery's expensive blazer collar before pushing him away and

door of the stairwell

above his head lit up, Avery clenched his lips tightly, slowly raised his hand, and touched

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

voice came, "Mr.

"Come in."

somber figure, "Mr. Chambers, Chairman Emeric and his people are preparing

see them off or not makes no difference. No matter how I try to please Emeric, his attitude

of Evadne's luscious lips, and his heart fluttered, "Thaddeus is his son- in-law now. Thaddeus can grovel at

into his act!" Harvey's face was

out about my dealings with

clenching, "She even discovered that I've been instructing Warner to sell the so-called drugs,

shocked, "How did she find out so

Ashbourne was no

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