Chapter 523
Chapter 523
Dog food? What the heck?
Evadne and Thaddeus exchanged bewildered nces while Cassius stared at Chasel’s androgynously
captivating face with astonishment.
Cedric had his mouth hung open, and his eyes bulging like twin methrowers!
A crushing sense of humiliation mmed into him as he felt the events of that night ying vividly
before his eyes–panic, fear, and shame made him shudder like a leaf in the wind!
“You ew!” Cedric clutched his mouth, feeling himself on the verge of puking again!
“Mr. Cedric, you look like you’re in pain there,” Chasel remarked, stepping back to join Cassius as if
Cedric was infected with some contagious disease; his eyes were glinting mischievously. “But
considering your breath’s usually worse than a porta–potty at a rock festival, eating a bit of crap
probably didn’t make much of a difference to you. It’s just ended up where it belongs, hasn’t it?”
Eating crap?!
Holy smokes! That’s more explosive than Byron shing the crowd at the concert!
“Ugh-!”
The persistent stench hit Cedric again. With his hands mping over his mouth, he stumbled out the
door in a frantic dash.
“Hahaha Hrious! I’d dieughing!” Chasel was in stitches, with tears nearly streaming from his
laughter, as he elbowed the handsome man next to him. “Come on, why aren’t you guysughing? This
is gold! I couldugh about it for years! Hahaha!”
Cassius watched him silently.
That vibrant and unrestrainedugh made the corners of his lips turn up instinctively, his gaze was
deepening as it reflected Chasel’s mirth.
“Chasel sweetie, spill the beans! What happened?” Evadne blinked her sparkling eyes, her face alight
with the anticipation of a child waiting for a bedtime story
Chasel, sweetie?
Thaddeus’s eyebrows drew together, while his grip on thedy’s waist was tightening
She was sweetening up her words to snag some gossip, without a care for how it made him feel
“Well, I was at high tea with my aunties one day, and Aviana spilled the beans”
Chasel, animated as ever, regaled them with the tale of how Avianamanded her minions to beat
up Cedric and feed him the
crap.
Silence fell upon the room for a brief moment.
Then, Evadne burst intoughter, leaning into Thaddeus and shaking like a willow in the wind, with her
eyes sparkling like tiny pearls.
Thaddeus wrapped his arms around her, his lips curving into a smile.
He was usually a man of few words and even fewer smiles, except around Evadne.
Heughed now, not because the story itself was funny, but because her happiness was infectious.
“Aviana’s a legend! A true warrior among women!” Evadne gasped betweenughs, and her hands
didn’t stop pping until they
were red.
Thaddeus was taken aback, “Aviana is the daughter of the bigwig from the S–Star Group?!”
S–Star Group, the premier gang in Elmsworth, was known far and wide.
They had a checkered past, but in recent years, they were moving towards legitimacy by cleaning up
their act and engaging in charity. Mr. Griffith, Aviana’s father and the head of S–Star Group, even
served as an idol to Jareth. That kid must have watched every single movie and series inspired by S–
Star Group for countless times.
But he never knew Aviana’s background was so wild!
Chairman Ashbourne, what a legend.
“Just finding out now, huh? How can you dare to be with me without knowing my family’s business,
huh?” Evadne yfully flicked his head. “As for my stepmoms, none of them can be underestimated.”
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Thaddeus looked at her with a wry smile; her family’splexity was enough to make his head spin. It
would take quite the Imagination to picture Aviana as the daughter of S–Star Group’s boss.
“Evadne, don’t be too hard on Thaddeus. Aside from those close to him, Mr. Griffith never made
Aviana’s identity public
Cassius, in a good mood after dealing with Jason’s issue, dropped the cold formality and reverted to
his earlier, friendlier address for Thaddeus. “After all, the underworld is a treacherous ce, full of
hidden dangers. Mr. Griffith’s actions are to protect his only daughter.”
Thaddeus pressed his lips together, feeling a warm surge in his heart.
He knew, deep down, Cassius was like him–cold in his appearance but full of warmth inside.
“Yeah, that’s true. Mr. Griffith may have cursed Emeric for stealing his precious daughter and have thus
talked about disowning her, but I know he adores Aviana in his heart.”
Evadne nodded earnestly, then suddenly, she hit her fist into her palm in a gesture of realization, and
sighed with a hint of regret. “I heard it tastes a bit like blue cheese. That sycophant Cedric ran off so
fast; I didn’t even get to ask him. Ah, I’m so curious!”
It wasn’t even dawn yet, but Jason’s day had already brightened
The night had been full of twists and turns. Before the arrival of the youngdy and her entourage,
Jason was a mere suspect at the mercy of others.
But now
Chief Roderick personally escorted him out of his cell, not only freeing him but also greeting him with
an eager grin and a stream of pleasant words.
Jason was bbergasted, he had been locked up totally oblivious to the thrilling standoff that had taken
ce in the police station that night..
“Jason, the investigation is clear now, and the evidence is conclusive. You’re innocent”
Chief Roderick’s smile stretched ear to ear, like a Cheshire cat in a wondend. “The confession has
been retracted, Chambers Group has signed a settlement. You’re free to go
d, and the
“The Chambers Group agreed to settle?” How could that bel
“Mr. Jason, you’ve got clout. The Ashbourne family’s young miss and Mr. Thaddeus got involved for
your sake. Thanks to you, I’ve had the chance to meet such high rollers–a once in a lifetime opportunity
for me”
Jason’s pupils dted in shock. “Miss Evadne and Mr. Thaddeus?”
Chief Roderick couldn’t be more obsequious, showing his wide sycophantic smile, I really did
everything I could for you this time, Jason. I reported your situation to the higher–ups straight away and
insisted that the Chambers Group must promptly get to the bottom of things when they used you, to
clear your name! I never meant to put you in a tough spot! So, please, when you go back, put in a good
word for me with Miss Evadne and Mr. Thaddeus. If there’s ever anything you need from me in the
future. Il be at your service, no problem at all!”
Jason’s handsome jaw tensed, his icy gaze inching across the deceitful face before him.
Who would have thought that such a self–serving and shameless scoundrel could be the Chief of
Police?
The good people of Elmsworth, my oh my, they’re in the dark!
“You needn’t wait for my return. As the secretary to the Miss, I can speak for her now!
Jason’s frigid stare struck Chief Roderick like thunder, “You are nothing but a self–interested snob who
abuses your power, and people of your kind deserve to rot alongside the vermin of the Chambers
Group. Setting your sights on our Miss Evadne. Dream
Before leaving the detention center, Jason stopped in the restroom to tidy up his appearance.
He didn’t want Miss Evadne to see him looking haggard and down on his luck, lest he would upset her.
However, when Jason saw that not only were Evadne and Thaddeus there to pick him up, but also
President Ashbourne and Dr. Bright, he felt the emotions he had been holding back became too much
to contain, and tears swirled in his reddened eyes
What menit did he, Jason, possess to deserve this
“Jason.”
Cassius, with his eyes gently curved and his tranquil smile dispelling all gloom, said, “You’ve had it
tough. We’re here to take you home.”
“President Ashbourne.” Jason’s voice was choked, and he could hardly speak.
Suddenly, Evadne, like an arrow released from its bow, charged towards Jason with bloodshot eyes;
her move was too fast for
Thaddeus to react.
Thaddeus’s heart pounded; he was tense with nervousness.
He had thought she had calmed down, but upon seeing Jason, she was on edge again.
“Why did you confess? Evadne, flushed with agitation and anger, demanded.
Jason felt as though a spike had pierced his throat, his dry lips trembling. “Miss. I’m sorry.”
Evadne’s tear–filled eyes red with fury, and she raised her hand to p him!
“Evadne! Stop!”
“Evadne!”
Jason stood still, his eyes brimming with tears.
In the end, her raised hand turned into a fist, pounding on his shoulder. “Why would you confess? Have
you lost your mind?! We were the ones who fought; we should carry the me, it’s not your ce to
y the hero!”
“Miss. I was worried about you.”
into trouble
Jason’s voice was almost choked off. “You and Mr. Thaddeus finally got together, and I didn’t want you
to be dragged in again.”
Thaddeus felt a deep sting in his heart, and the profound impact he received was shaking his very soul.
Evadne, who had been holding back, suddenly broke down in tears, to which she was herself oblivious,
“Jason, do you think I’d thank you? Not at all! This was because my brother had a contingency n.
What if he hadn’t? You’d be facing a life behind bars! You keep saying it’s for us, but did you ever
consider that you’re not alone anymore? You have Nydia! If you really got locked up. what about
Nydia?! Did you ever think about her? Did you?!”
Nydia
A chill raced from Jason’s head to his extremities, and the pain he felt caused his heart to spasm
“I hate you! I hate you so much!”
Evadne tried to continue her onught, but Thaddeus stepped in just in time, wrapping his arms
around her from behind and soothing her with gentle words, “Evadne, don’t be mad. No matter what,
Jason is out now, it’s all over
I know you’re worried about him, and you just don’t know how to deal with it. But Jason has been
detained for many days, so he must have suffered a lot. Let him go back and rest, then he cane
and apologize to you properly okay?”
Under the man’s gentle persuasion, Evadne felt her emotional turmoil slowly subsided
Cassius and Chasel exchanged meaningful nces.
hold her steady
For thedy who stirred up storms and shook the earth, only Thaddeus seemed to be able to hold he
Outside, the car was waiting.
They were about to escort Jason to the car when suddenly, he felt his heart quivered as if hit by
lightning, and he whipped. around.
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The next moment, his pale lips parted excitedly, and he cried out, “Nydia””