Chapter 643


    Chapter 643


    After calming Suri down, Evadne and Thaddeus retreated to their room.


    With the door locked behind them, Evadne’s lips parted as if to speak, but Thaddeus, with his long


    arms, wrapped around her slender waist. His lips, trembling with anticipation, sealed hers in a precise


    kiss.


    Her lovely eyes widened in surprise, but soon she closed hershes and nestled into his neck, melting


    into his embrace like a warm bundle of cotton.


    Yet he held her gingerly, as if fearing she might vanish into thin air if held too tight.


    Their kiss was passionate and tangled, a fiery dance of lips and breath.


    In the growing warmth of the room, her moans intertwined with his heavy breaths. Evadne felt his


    breath, the heat of his skin through his shirt, and the intoxicating dance of their tongues, all threatening


    to engulf herpletely to dissolve her.


    It was a long kiss, spinning her world until atst, Thad managed to pull back, his desire still


    unchecked.


    “It’s that time of the month, we can’t.”


    Feeling the change in his body, Evadne blushed, her fingers yfully wrapped around his tie. “If you


    really need to, I can help you in other ways.”


    Thaddeus shook his head, his eyes brimming with unshed tears, and tenderly kissed her forehead,


    nose, and the corners of her lips.


    “Thad.”


    “Does it still hurt here?”


    His hand trembled as it caressed her t belly, sending waves of warmth through her.


    She understood his innuendo, a bittersweet ache filled her heart, but she managed a faint smile, “It


    doesn’t hurt anymore. It stopped hurting a long time ago.”


    “I’ve been such a fool, and so wrong.”


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    Thaddeus fought back his tears, “All the pain you’ve endured, and I’m just now… starting to


    understand. It shouldn’t have been Suri kneeling at the Bright’s doorstep. It should have been me.”


    “What are you talking about?. A man don’t kneel easily. Why kneel to them?”


    Evadne chided softly, tapping his forehead with her finger. “Back then, I had juste off the operating


    table, still groggy from anesthesia, unaware of anything around me. Had I known Suri would kneel


    before the Bright family for my sake, I would rather have lived without a womb than agree to her doing


    that.“,


    The thought pained her, her words tinged with the sting of affection for Suri, “I know she did it for me.


    But if the price is to trample one’s own dignity, I’d rather not have it.”


    Thaddeus‘ heart ached, the memory of his own cold abandonment haunting him.


    She had just wanted to stay by his side.


    “This is odd. I feel like everything has been off from the start.”


    Evadne changed the subject, her finger resting on her chin in thought, “Suri’s acting strange, Chasel’s


    acting strange, and Cassius even more so. I can’t shake the feeling they’re keeping something from


    us.”


    Thaddeus pondered, “Maybe there’s an issue with the Bright family, and they can’t talk about it. As for


    Cassius, he’s always been close to Dr. Bright. With Dr. Bright being called away, he must be upset.”


    “Indeed, they’re very close.”


    She thought, “Almost inseparable. Chasel was either whispering secrets into Cassius’s ear or making


    himugh, like a pair of love–struck teens.”


    Lucky for her, she wasn’t into that sort of thing, otherwise, she’d be content just shipping them all day


    long.


    “But seriously, for Warner toe at us alone, so brazenly, I never saw iting. Thaddeus scooped


    Evadne off her feet, settling on the couch with her in hisp, his hand resting gently on her stomach,


    massaging.


    Remembering their earlier confrontation, his gaze darkened.


    If she had been at a disadvantage, he couldn’t bear the thought.


    Hmph, no matter how wild he acts, my ps must have put him in his ce, right?”


    Evadne wrapped her arms around his neck, her warm breath teasing his skin, igniting the embers of his


    desire, “The Bright family’s audacityes from their recent momentum. They’ve spearheaded a few


    medical research projects, and there’s talk of a breakthrough drug for Parkinson’s almost ready If they


    seed, Bright Biopharmacy won’t just lead the country, they could be a global pharmaceutical


    powerhouse. The wealth that would generate is unimaginable. That’s why they’re so arrogant. By then,


    not just the Ashbourne family, but all four major familiesbined wouldn’t hold a candle to them.”


    it’s easy to get carried away, but they should actually have something to be proud of first.”


    Thaddeus‘ lips curled into a wry smile, “Although the Abernathy Group isn’t involved in


    pharmaceuticals, I know that developing a drug involves countless trials and is fraught with difficulties.


    If the Bright Group thinks they can dominate the market, let’s see if they have the ability.”


    “And then there’s my dad. Suri has followed him for years without recognition or title. Dad must feel


    some guilt. That’s why the Bright family can twist that knife and send Warner to y the fool.”


    Evadne pped her thigh in frustration, “Ah! When I think about my worrywart dad rushing back to


    work before he’s fully recovered, it drives me crazy. He doesn’t take care of himself, and there’s nothing


    we can do about it!”


    “Evadne, don’t worry. With Dn by his side, your father will be fine.”


    Thaddeus pinched the soft flesh at her waist, “It’s still early. Why don’t you take nap, and when you


    wake up, we can go pick up your father from work, okay?”


    Evadne nted a kiss on his lips, her eyes brimming with relief and joy.


    At the K Group headquarters in Skyrim, Emeric kept up appearances, though he was far from


    recovered.


    But he had to show his face, to steady the troops. If not, rumors would spread, and enemies might


    seize the chance to strike.


    After wrapping up a board meeting at headquarters, Emeric had skipped lunch to rush back to his office


    for a much–needed break.


    He shrugged off his zer and slumped onto the couch, his dress shirt soaked with cold sweat, feeling


    as if his energy had been siphoned off.


    “Mr. Emeric, how are you holding up? Everything alright?” Dn burst in, water and medication in


    hand, ready to nurse him back to health.


    “Dn, I’m afraid I’m no spring chicken anymore,” Emeric chuckled wryly at himself.


    Dn winced, “Don’t talk like that! It’s just a re–up. Keep taking your meds, stay on top of your


    treatment, and you’ll stabilize in no time. Everyone your age has their share of ailments. Mr. Barry’s


    practically a fixture in the hospital these days, and word has it that Jeff’s ticker hasn’t been ticking right


    for the better part of a year. He’s in and out of the hospital so often, he might as well have his own


    parking spot. Behind those well–maintained facades could be bodies not nearly as resilient as yours.


    Don’t give up on yourself!”


    “Barry might as well be an ancient relic, and you’reparing me to him?” Emeric’s brows furrowed.


    “As for Jeff, well, he had iting.”


    Dn offered a faint smile, choosing not toment further.


    “I’m not being melodramatic. Thisst spell I had, waking up from that faint, I just don’t feel the same.


    My hands shake,” he said, his grip on the water ss trembling, “I should probably get my will in order.”


    Dn’s throat tightened, “Mr. Emeric!”


    “Don’t fret. It’s like this with tycoons everywhere. At my age, it’s wise to have things prepared, just in


    case.”


    Emeric looked at Dn earnestly, “Dn, these are things I can’t discuss with my wives; they’re too


    kind–hearted for such matters. And I certainly can’t tell the kids. As a father, I may look like I have it all,


    but I’ve made my share of messes, I’m well aware of my faults. So, it’s you I trust with this.”


    Dn, with a touch of sorrow, replied, “Mr. Emeric, you’ve told me you want to see all your kids settled


    and sessful to hold a bundle of grandchildren.”


    “Heh, I’d need another two hundred years on this for the likes of Cassius, Arnold, and Aaron, not


    to mention that rascal of a fourth. None of them are quite living up to expectations–too caught up in


    work or, heaven forbid, Jesus. None of them quite hit the mark!”


    Emeric sighed again, “At least Evadne seems to be on the right track. If only…”


    His thoughts were interrupted by Dn’s vibrating phone. After a brief conversation, Dn’s expression


    darkened, “Understood.”


    “What’s happened? Emeric inquired


    “Mr. Avery has arrived, Mr. Emeric. He’s downstairs right now


    Emeric’s jaw clenched, his mood turning somber


    “If you’d rather not see him, I’ll go down myself and send him away”


    “Let him up.”


    Dn was taken aback, Mr. Emeric, Mr. Avery is an enigms, and given your record 18667767, there’s


    no need to post read?


    “I must see him”


    Emeric set his ss down and looked resolute, “He’s not just Avery now, he’s the president of the


    Chimbers Groop times have changed, and avoiding him would be unwise. Besides, he’s shrevid Fie’s


    here is probe, under the case of a vist #firefuse, w# raise suspicions.”


    Ten minutester.


    Avery, the epitome of vitality, walked into Emeric’s office dressed in a sharp, tailor–made suit, carrying


    a thougpatog


    “Mr. Emeric, my congrattions on your recovery Avery said, this strute warm, betrafing no hard of


    their past wrathbent/


    “Thank you for your concern, Mr. Chambers. But in business, it would be more appropriate to ackless


    me as Chatthan Emene Emeric replied, sitting authoritatively behind his desk, his demeanor as


    Avery’s smile deepened, “Okay, Mr. Emerio”


    Emeric’s brows furrowed.


    The more he forbade, the more defiant the young buck became


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    “Though you’re out of the hospital, you sound breathless and seen a fat pate, Every observed, his eyes


    glinting coldy as he moved closer. “Could it be that your stroke has not fully healed?