Chapter 668


    Chapter 668


    The siblings watched Thaddeus with unblinking eyes, before they simultaneously blurted out, “You


    mean, you suspect Avery?”


    Well, the name “Avery” has now be synonymous with all that is evil.


    Thaddeus lifted his lips in a resigned smile, “Sorry, maybe I’m just too sensitive about him. Whatever


    happens in the Chambers group, I always instinctivelyy suspicion on him.”


    “Thaddeus, there’s nothing wrong with your thoughts.”


    Evadne’s gaze was warm as she sped her arm, supporting her man, “Didn’t I say it before? When in


    doubt, me Sneaky Avery. And I think your analysis makes a lot of sense. The Chambers siblings are


    like three pig–headedbined, they can’t outsmart


    Sneaky Avery. Otherwise, would they have met such grim fates?”


    Thaddeus looked at her rosy cheeks, a tender chuckle escaping his throat.


    “Thaddeus‘ reasoning is far from wed.”


    Cassius‘ eyes darkened, “I’ve been digging into his past on my own. We don’t need to borate on the


    dirtiness of his dealings in Helgen, but that’s not the most important thing. The most important thing is


    that he has enough power and wealth to manipte elections, a power that could rival conglomerates.


    He was nothing but a Chambers castaway, with no foundation, clinging to his sickly mother for dear life.


    There must be a big yer behind the scenes, supporting him step by step to his current position, even


    helping him reim power in Elmsworth.


    Furthermore, he’s been ying possum within Chambers Group, and once the obstacles before him


    fall one by one, he’ll reveal his true colors without a second thought.”


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    Evadne frowned and nodded, “Yes, Avery’s power far surpasses Matthew as CEO. He’s always been


    disguising himself.”


    “The only thing standing in his way now is Matthew.”


    Thaddeus‘ eyes glinted with a predatory sharpness, “So the person who actually got those photos is


    very likely Avery.”


    Cassius‘ mouth tightened in suppressed anger, struggling to contain the fury welling up inside him.


    “After having gotten the photos, he didn’t want to dirty his own hands, so he thought of using Matthew


    to leak them. That way, even if there’s an investigation, it won’t lead back to him, and he can watch


    from the sidelines.”


    A scoff escaped Thaddeus‘ clenched teeth, Heh, what a y of using others to do his dirty work. Such


    malice is right up his alley.” “Matthew’s already been brought down by him,pletely losing Jeff


    Chambers‘ trust and has been kicked out of the headquarters of Chambers Group.”


    Evadne leaned into her man, batting her expressive eyes, “Why give Matthew this opportunity when he


    could have picked anyone to expose the dirt? If I were Matthew, I’d take this chance, to bargain with


    Jeff. How does that benefit Sneaky Avery? Wouldn’t it just add to his troubles?”


    Thaddeus‘ lips curled up, his voice soft, “Evadne, you’re still too kind–hearted. It’s because your


    siblings are loving, and your family environment is nurturing. They are protecting you too well. That’s


    nice.”


    Cassius slightly raised an eyebrow, almost amused.


    This kid was definitely blinded by love to call Evadne kind–hearted.


    Well, it’s true in a way; when his little sister is kind, she’s an angel. But when she’s fierce, she’s a


    storm.


    Let him discover that for himself.


    “But you must have heard that, ‘The top requires a cold heart.’ In the business world, when ites to


    family strife, it’s all unseen battles. Brothers turning on each other, even life–and–death struggles are


    all toomon.”


    Thaddeus‘ expression was as cold as frost, “Just bringing Matthew down isn’t enough for Avery. What


    he wants is topletely annihte Matthew, to make sure he never has a chance to rise again.”


    “So, the thing with Cassius and Chasel is just a bait.”


    With Thaddeus‘ guidance, Evadne’s mind clicked into rity, and her eyes smoldered with fury. “He


    knew we’d eventually trace it back to Matthew and wouldn’t let him off the hook. So he wanted to use


    us to drive Matthew to his dead end, clearing hisst trouble?”


    The man nodded slightly, “Evadne, you’re really smart.”


    “Damn it, that shameless rat!”


    Evadne was furious, bending down to pick up a stone and hurling it fiercely at a tree trunk, “He thinks


    he’s God, huh? Thinking everyone is under his control, to use as he pleases? Fine, very well. Then I’ll


    show him the consequences of getting caught in the crossfire! I’ll make sure he ends up burnt to a


    crisp!”


    The two men couldn’t help but smile at her words, relieving some of the tension in the air.


    “Evadne, the issue of Dad’s condition being exposed, you and Thaddeus must get to the bottom of it


    and seek justice for Dad.”


    Cassius paused, a shadow crossing his handsome features, “But let’s put an end to the matter with


    Chasel and me. Whether we seek revenge or not, it doesn’t matter that much anymore. I don’t care


    about power or prestige, nor how the world views our rtionship.”


    Evadne gasped, “Cassius, what do you mean by that?”


    “Right now, Dad’s health can’t support him in managing the family business. With this kind of public


    scandal, it’s no longer fitting for me to continue as CEO.”


    Hearing this, Thaddeus‘ heart clenched, “You haven’t broken anyws, nor harmed anyone’s interests.


    How is it not fitting?”


    “My presence will be a liability.”


    Cassius spoke calmly, devoid of emotion, “As long as I’m in this position, the public will forget


    everything else when they see me. They’ll only remember those photos, only think that the CEO of K


    Group is a homosexual. I can disregard my image, be the butt of jokes. But K Group can’t.”


    “Cassius, are you resigning? You’re not going to be CEO anymore?!” Evadne’s voice trembled with


    shock, her heart in disarray.


    Cassius smiled, his eyes reflecting a serene eptance, “Yeah, I’ve already talked with Dad. I made


    my intentions very clear. Evadne, do you remember what I told you the day you came home to see


    Dad? I said you were the one who was the most suitable person to be the CEO, the perfect sessor


    for the K Group. Don’t feel any regret for me, honestly, I’ve been waiting for this day for so long. Being


    the CEO was never my ambition; these years have been nothing but pressure, never having a


    moment’s ease. Now that you can finally take over, I can start living the life I’ve always wanted.”


    “Cassius, I was just kidding. I do have grand ambitions, I’m career–driven, but.”


    Her nose turned red as tears dampened her butterfly–likeshes, her voice choked with emotion.


    Thaddeus understood what she was thinking, pulling her close, enveloping her in a deep sense of


    security.


    “Silly girl, you’re crying again.”


    Cassius tried to console her, “I’m just resigning, it’s not the end of the world. K Group is in your hands


    now. You’ve been itching to take the lead, and now you finally get your wish. I bet you’ll wake up


    your time for romance. For that, I’m truly sorry.“.


    “Cassius, don’t talk like that.”


    Thaddeus‘rge hands around Evadne’s slender waist tightened, his veins throbbing along with his


    heart, “If I’m worried about spending too little time together, then I’ll just have to hurry up and marry


    Evadne. From now on, I’ll make every effort to be by her side, to stick by her. I just hope she doesn’t


    find me annoying and disdainful.”


    Evadne shyly bit her lip and snuggled into his embrace, her eyes curving into crescents.


    Cassius teased, “My little sister is a powerhouse. What if she decides to run the show and you stay at


    home?”


    “To me, working for Abernathy Group is nothingpared to making soup for Evadne.”


    Thaddeus said without hesitation, his gaze on his love both fervent and sincere, “With me, Evadne just


    needs to be herself, and all I need is to be by her side.”


    Evadne’s heart swelled with sweetness, her little head nuzzling against his chest.


    “Although Evadne has had experience at K Hotel, taking over so suddenly is still a bit abrupt. I hope,


    Thaddeus, that you’ll guide her, Cassius spoke earnestly.


    “Cassius, you’re mocking me, aren’t you?”


    Thaddeus chuckled, “In our past business encounters, I lost to Evadne every time. I’m hardly in a


    position to give her advice.”


    Evadne protested, “That’s because you let me win.”


    Thaddeus answered honestly, “Those few times, I really didn’t hold back.”


    The petite woman yfully jabbed him in the ribs with her elbow, making him wince with a mix of pain


    and delight.


    “Anyway, with you by Evadne’s side, I’m at ease. Once Dad’s condition stabilizes, Chasel and I will take


    him abroad for treatment The family and K Group, they all rely on you now.”


    Cassius smiled slightly. “If you miss Dad, or me or Chasel, juste over anytime”


    The couple nodded firmly, holding each other’s hands tightly.


    From behind, footsteps approached.


    Cassius didn’t need to see to know who it was; his heart skipped a beat.


    “Chaser’s here!


    With keen insight, Evadne pulled Thaddeus by the hand and started walking back, “You and Cassius


    take your time, we’ll head off first!


    The night was melting into a tranquil blend, with the bright moon overhead.


    In just a few steps, Cassius and Chasel faced each other, their striking figures illuminated by the


    moonlight. Chase’s handsome face was bathed in a delicate glow, captivating and impossible to look


    away from.


    “Cassius.” He hesitated.


    Cassius stepped towards him, his gaze sparkling, his breath slightly heavy.


    “Cassius.”


    The next second, Cassius‘ long arms wrapped around his lower back, suddenly pulling him closer with


    added force. Chasel’s trembling lips met his in a deep kiss.


    Two beautiful silhouettes merged enchantingly.


    After a long while, they parted, Chasel’s lips moist, his narrow, fox–like eyes foggy with mist.


    “This is the first time you’ve kissed me first.”


    His voice was muffled, tender as if inviting more affection, almost unbearably soft.


    “I’m sorry for making you wait so long.”


    Cassius lowered his handsome brows, his hot breath spreading across the tip of his nose, gripping his


    hand, fingers slowly intertwining.


    “From now on, there will be countless times. It’s my turn toe to you,”


    Emeric’s illness was no longer a secret, and the Inte was rife with rumors about the once–dominant


    tycoon of Skyrim. Some even imed he was on hisst legs, but the Ashbourne family kept quiet due


    to concerns about public opinion, and stock prices. As for Cassius, the CEO, and his scandalous affair


    with Chasel of the Bright Group, the photos that had flooded the Inte vanished overnight.


    Even if some were posted on social media, they would vanish in less than a minute.


    Everyone expected Cassius to hold a press conference or issue a statement regarding this matter.


    But three days passed, and the entire Ashbourne family remained silent, leaving the gossip–hungry


    public without further fodder.


    Five dayster-


    K Group’s official website and major media outlets released a statement,


    It was concise but shocked the entire business world!


    “Toply with future development standards and requirements, Cassius officially resigned from his


    positions as Vice Chairman, and CEO of the K Group, effective immediately.”


    Everyone thought Cassius was resigning to take responsibility.


    After all, with such a scandal, his public image was damaged, and he no longer had the face to be a


    spokesperson for K Group.


    The most excited was none other than Matthew.


    As soon as the news broke, he rushed to Jeff to im credit.


    Jeff, acknowledging Matthew’s significant role in tarnishing Casslus‘ reputation, no longer insisted on


    sending him to handle the trivial tasks and promised to restore his position on the executive board.


    Though not a full return to his former status, Matthew had regained a foothold in the Chambers Group.


    As long as he could stay, he had a chance to reim what was rightfully his!


    That bastard Avery’s days were numbered!


    That night, a jubnt Matthew threw avish party at The Velvet Haven to celebrate his stunning


    Once upon a time, the old “silver spoons” saw the young master rise to power once again. They came


    bearingvish gifts, bending over backwards to get in his good graces.


    It seemed as though the fierce energy of the past had returned to Matthew.


    Inside The Velvet Haven, it was a spectacle of drunkards and gold, extreme luxury and lust.


    And under the cloak of night.


    A tall and sharp figure stood defiantly, the man’s ck trench coat fluttering in the wind, eyes fixed on


    the heavily guarded entrance, fists clenched tight with determination.