Chapter 532


    Chapter 532


    Evadne and Thaddeus exchanged a look, their faces a picture of shock. “Nydia, what on earth are you


    saying?” they eximed in


    unison.


    Nydia’s expression was one of resolute determination, the kind thates after crossing a point of no


    return. “Whether it’s going down to the police station to give a statement, or if Byron ends up in court


    and I’m called to testify. I’m ready.


    If it means that Byron will face the consequences of his actions, if it helps those girls get the justice


    they deserve, no matter the pressure, I can handle it.”


    The air seemed to freeze over in that moment.


    Nydia had thought her decision would be met with their unwavering support.


    But, to her surprise, the color drained from Evadne and Thaddeus’s faces, and they fell silent.


    may not have seeded in assaulting me, but it was still an attempted rape. And given my standing, If


    Ie forward


    against him, it’s bound to draw attention from all corners of society. The Chambers Group won’t be able


    to quiet this down. No matter what, they’ll have to give those girls he harmed an exnation, and under


    such pressure, they won’t be able to protect him!”


    “Have you considered the terrifying risks thate with this? Evadne’s brows were furrowed, her stern


    tone more intimidating than any parental lecture. “By exposing your ordeal, you’re giving those with ill


    intentions something to hold over you. They’ll twist your words, sensationalize the story, and it’s you


    and Myra who will be thrust into the eye of the storm. Can you handle that kind of crushing pressure?


    And what about Myra?


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    And even if you do testify, Byron’s just looking at an attempted rape charge–a p on the wrist, a few


    years behind bars at most. If you don’t eradicate the roots, Byron will just fight back. Matthew will surely


    try to drag your name through the mud. How will you deal with that? And how will Jason protect you?


    Do you both really want to be entangled with the Chambers family scum for the rest of your lives?


    The thought of her mother and Jason twisted Nydia’s heart painfully.


    But what hurt even more were the girls who had suffered at Byron’s hands


    Nydia, as the daughter of Emeric and backed by strong and capable family members like Evadne and


    Thaddeus, had barely managed to get a taste of revenge. Those girls were truly living a daily hell, at


    the mercy of others.


    Evadne took a deep breath, her calm yet chilling words carrying an intimidating edge, “Another thing,


    even if you do testify. bringing down Byron is no small feat. Your intentions might work on someone


    who cares about their reputation, someone hypocritical like Matthew.


    But Byron? He’s shameless! He has no bottom line. Do you really think you can cause him any real


    harm? As long as the Chambers family stands, he’ll still be loungingfortably as their parasite. And


    your so–called uproar will eventually be forgotten as time goes by.


    As for those girls, your courage and sacrifice might not even shake their resolve. They might choose


    silence from beginning to end.


    And that’s not something you can fault them for. You have us to fall back on, but if they speak up, they’ll


    have nowhere to turn.


    Evadne’s piercing words were so harsh that Thaddeus couldn’t help but wince.


    Inappropriately, he remembered the times he had arm–wrestled with Evadne at the mall, defeated


    every time. He hadn’t gone easy on her–it was Evadne who was truly exceptional, with her meticulous


    logic, attention to detail, and decisive action. She was worth a dozen men, and he had lost to her fair


    and square.


    Her candid advice to Nydia now struck a nerve.


    Some of it Thaddeus had already considered, but certainly not asprehensively as Evadne had.


    “Evadne. I understand what you’re saying. But if we don’t take this chance, how will things ever


    change?” Nydia asked desperately. “I can’t let you gamble with your life!” Evadne shot up from her


    seat, her tone leaving no room for debate. “And it’s not just me. Thaddeus, Myra, and Jason would


    never stand for it either,


    specially Jason. No man wants to see the woman he loves dragged through the mud. He just got


    blindsided by the Chambers Group, and now this? Do you two not want a moment’s peace?


    There’s no room for discussion here. Drop this, and we’ll have a nice family dinner. Otherwise, I’m


    having Gordon take you home right now.”


    “Evadne!” Nydia protested.


    “Nydia, your idea is too risky and your sister just doesn’t want you to get hurt,” Thaddeus interjected,


    trying to mediate the brewing tension. “She might be a bit harsh, but she cares about you more than


    you know.”


    With tears brimming in her eyes, Nydia looked at Evadne’s imposing figure, as unyielding as a


    mountain, despite her willowy grace.


    Normally, she would have caved immediately.


    But this time, e surge of solitary courage made her speak up uncontrobly.


    “Evadne, if I weren’t your sister, would you still stop me?