Chapter <b>414 </b>
ArFredesigned the contract, weight was lifted off his heart and he sighed with rele
The sess of this substantial project had revitalized thepany’s <b>more</b>, and some of the lost prestige had been regained
Back in his office, Frederic couldn’t wait to reconnect with Chad
“Dad, congrattions, you’ve railed yet another significant project partnership”
At this moment, Chad was already in the car on his way back Bows slightly curved, his soft brown eyes exuded a warm gentleness, <b>and </b>a faint smile, graced his l*ps
In terms of looks. <b>Chad </b>wasn’t as handsome as Thaddeus, nor as sharp as Jareth, and certainly not as delicate as Avery
His <b>rxed </b>and elegant features held unique <b>charm </b>that was approachable and imiting made one want to know him to be near
Despite his chronic is that confined him to a wheelchair Chad never wallowed in self–ply. His smile remained bright, and his gaze dea?it was as it that traumatic kidnapping incident had never happened
“Chad, <b>this </b>partnership was all due to your efforts. I should be thanking you” Frades voice was filed with admiration and excitement.
“Dad it’s nothing. There’s no need for such formalities between us
Chad said a faint smile <b>on </b>his l*ps, “Everything I do is for the Abernathy family for the Abemathy Group. It’s what I should do as One of the Abemillys Hearing this<b>, </b>Frederic was even more touched. He asked with concem, How are you feeling, son? Is your health better than it was a few years ago?” I’m fine, Dad. You don’t have to worry about me.”
Til check my schedule in the next few days and by over for a reunion!”
<b>“</b><b>Dad</b>, there’s no rush toe over
Chad chuckled lightly “Parhaps, we might meet in Elmworth soner than you think.”
“You areing back? Frederic was stunned hardly daring to believe <b>his </b>own a
“Yes, home is where the heart is. No matter how long I live abroad, it’s not my home. I’m looking forward to reuniting with my family. And I don’t know how <b>Thaddeus’s </b>been: these years, I really cant well to see him.”
Although Star Ind was not particrlyrge in Country T, it <b>took </b>up quite arg this mysterious ind even more eerie, hiding unpredictable dangers
I was covered with dense forests,plex terrain, and the arrival of nightfall made
After much deliberation, Thaddeus and Cassius decided to leave Jh outside the jungle <b>backup </b>
“What the heck! Why! I’m inching for a fight too! Why am I stuck doing logistics
Jareth was stomping his feet in hrustation, <b>licking </b>up dust, 1 dort eam I want to go tool I might not m?i bullseye without a miss!”
-bly as well as you guys, but I’m <b>a </b>sharpshooner canha
Jareth who Cassius used to think was quite straightforward and funny, but when it came to critical moments, he seemed like such a fool
“Do you still want to marry Manir Thaddeus looked at him throwing <b>a </b>tantrum cxepressionlessly
“Yes! I even dream about it
“The stay here and behave
“Son of a biscuit! Thaddeus, after twenty years of friendship you’re threatening mel
Howevet Jareth could only re at him, g ing his teeth, Fini! <b>You </b><b>win</b>! But remember to signal me, you <b>must </b>sigrial ma, or we’re through”
His Achilles‘ heel was firmly grasped <b>by </b>Thaddeus.
“Alright, <b>you </b>guys be careful too!
After saying this, Thaddeus and Cassius exchanged a nce and in deeper into the forest
“Thaddeus, you must retum safely with your brother–in<b>–</bw Jareth silently prayed for them in his heart.
The Velvet Haven in Emsworth
Inside a top–tierurious private room, Avery was having a jovial conversation and toasting with a military official from Country <b>T. </b>
He had worked together on many <b>projects </b>with this man called Eden since he started his business in Helgen, and their interests were closely aligned Eden had earned a fortune from their coborations, and in turn, he provided Avery with many convenience in Helen and Country T.
Now Avery was a tycoon in felgen, while Eden had been promoted to the rank of Colonel in the Royal Army
However, their rtionship remainedrgely unknown to outsiders over the years,
Elsie Archer apanied them throughout<b>, </b>pouring drinks and ying the role of a morous charming bait
As she leaned over the generous cleavage on her chest was tantalizingly visible
Eden was so amused that his mouth went dry and his pulse quickened. He stared intently at her hall–exposed bat, so much so that he didn’t even notice the wine spiling from his ss
At this moment, the door was knocked and Harvey rushed to Avery’s side, whispering M. Chambers. Thaddeus and Janeh have antved in Country T. They are now leading team into Star Ind it seems they <b>n </b>to copture Ward tonight”
“Ch, just the two of them very elegantly sipped his red wine
And Me Ashbourne’s older brother Cassius
Harvey looked a bit diforted. “M. Chambers, should we still proceed as nned? President Ashboue gets hurt, it won’t be good. After all, he is Ms. Ashbourne’s
A singlin fashed in Avery’s eyes, and gnawing his teeth, heard, Te seen it clearly. The Ashbourne brothers are of no use to me, they’re just stumbling blocks on my path to getting Evadhe. In that case, let’s take this opportunity to get rid of them once and for all.”
Hearing this, Harvery broke <b>out </b>in a cold sweat.
Elsie, who was pouring the wine, also trembled slightly, and her l*ps tightened
Suddenly, the image of Elvis, with his mboyant handsome face, shed through her mind.
“Why at these men fussing over Evidne? Mine adoration <b>should </b>be more than enough for ha
“Hahaha! That’s the Mr. Chambers I know! Bold and domino!ke it Edenughed heartily, pping his hands in amusement. “Appreciate the praise, Avery slightly used his chin
“When’s the wedding of you and Ms. Ashbourne I will make sure to bring a generous gir
“Soon, but whether we’ll have this wedding or not depends on whether you, Colonel Eden, would lend a helping hand”
Avery lifted his l*ps in a cruel smirk, “I need you to kill to people for me.”
What Eden asked ally.
“Thaddeus, and Cassius, Avery spit out these two names between clenched teeth
Eden was shocked, his plump face trembling, Mr. Chambers, is this some kind of joke? I may be from the country, but I know who those two are. They’re not to be messed with Especially Cassius, his father Emeric Ashbourne is the richest man in Skyrim, and they have connections with the royal family. If i mies with him and it gets traced back to me be in big trouble”
“I’ve got that all covered”
Avery leaned slightly forward, his eyes shing with a hint of menace, “The people they’re trying to capture is one of the key personnel under your arme dealer!
“What?” Eden was surprised.
“They aren’t local, yet daring to cause trouble on your turf and creates. I believe the royal family wouldn’t stand by and watch they would definitely punish them. Instead of waiting for orders from above, why not take the initiative to get rid of these violent in–dors, these the royal <b>side</b>, and earn some brownie points?
Eden’s eyes were whirling clearly tempted.
“And besides, they may wield immense power there, but in <b>Country </b>They’re like fish out of water if you take them out in the chaos and dispose of the <b>bodies </b>in the <b>sea</b>, doubt no one would End out.”
<b>Avery </b>squinted. “You’re the best at this kind of job”
“Hahaha! Mr. Chambers, you’re very meticulous, considering all aspects! But if i help you, how will you thank ma?
“Monend, nome <b>your </b>price.
<b>“</b><b>I </b><b>have </b>a desire right now as he spoke. Eden greedily scanned <b>Elsie’s </b>alluring b*dy
The next moment. Avery grabbed her arm and shook violently
Caught off guard, Elsie let out a cry <b>and </b>fall onto Eden, immediately being hard tightly by the strong man, enduring his nauseating advances.
Avery slowly alond up. wing the room without <b>a </b>backward nce.
“Tonight, she’s yours!
That night, Eden enjoyed fine wine and the woman, left the <b>Velvet </b>Haven with the task Avery act for him, fulfilled and conten
Elsiey on the bed, bruised and battered, like a discarded, broken yet beautiful toy
Her beloved red dressyton to <b>shreds </b>on the floor along with those oply, frightening tools, silently mocking how pitiful and humiliated she was tonight.
Then the door opened
Familiar footsteps approached, Avery stood by the bed, looking coldly har n*ked b*dy
“I didn’t expect he had such a fatish, just like my older brother”
Through her disheveled hair falling on her pole face, Elsie looked at the man she <b>had </b>loved for <b>hall </b><b>har </b>?lg, tears willing in her s
“You did a good job tonight. Whatever you want, tel Harvey Avery’s
His eyes only burned passionately for <b>Evade </b>all other women were just tools for him to use.
want my red dress, Elsie’s Ips trembled <b>as </b>she spoke
Avery’s expression was indifferent, “Fine, Il get Harvey <b>to </b>buy it <b>for </b>you.”
“This dress was my birthday gift from you two years ago.”
Elsie choked on her words, gldching the sheets tightly her tears silently rolling down her beautiful cheeks
Avery’s eyes darkened, he nonchntly lifted theer of his l*ps. “Do you know why I gave you a red dress? Because Evade loves red. So, I love seeing you in red”
Elsie felt a bone chilling cold spread throughout her b*dy her heart ached <b>as </b>if it had been brutally cut open, her bloody heart torn out by him, ruthlessly trampled and
Knowing the answer would involve Evade, knowing asking would only bring humiliation, but she couldn’t help but want to ask over and over again, as if she could somehow receive <b>a </b>different answer
“Best well. And you know what you have to do nee, don’t you? <b>You </b>volunteered<b>” </b>
Avery turned to leave Just then, Elsie suddenly rolled of the bed, desperately grabbing his cold hand
“Ave, did you ever have any feelings for me? Ave?
He looked at her his eyes dark and void of light
Elsie was crying. “Not even a Lote ba? Aher all these years or even a tiny bitT
“Do you find your question ridiculous?
Avery forcellly shook off her hand,ughing densively, “I knew you were such a banal woman, I wouldn’t have saved you back then.”
The door mmed shut and the man left, leaving Elsie n*ked on the floor, crying her heart out feeling even more pathetic than her torn dress.
The cold rain on the indshed against Thaddeus, his steps heavy but determined.
Cassius was walking side by side with him, even though he didn’t show it, he couldn’t help but sigh that Thaddeus moved too fast!
True to his military background, his years of privilege hadn’t made him ck off or weakened his physique and will. Whenever needed, he was ready to face battle
Cassius had to admit, apart from himself, Thaddeus might be the only man in the world who could provide <b>absolute </b>security for his sister.
“What a pity.” He sighed.
“What?” Despite his rapid movement, Thaddeus managed to hear clearly.
Cassius <b>was </b>about to speak when suddenly a violent shake rocked their view! Just as Thaddeus knocked him to the ground, a hall of bullets whizzed past where he had just been, leaving a horrific trail of bullet <b>holes </b>in the dirt
Cassius, despite having faced many a critical <b>situation</b>, could not help but break out in <b>a </b><b>cold </b>sweat! A second’s difference, <b>and </b>he would have been turned into <b>a </b>sieve. It was Thaddeus who had saved his lif
“You okay?”
“I’m fine.” Cassius took a deep breath, “Thanks”
“We’re being ambushed. From now on, we can’t afford to let <b>our </b>guard down, Otherwise, Evadne might lose two close ones in one night <b>Thaddous’s </b>eyes were sharp and vignt as they scanned the surroundings
Thanks to the shlight held by one of his man; visibility was limited but Thaddeus’s keen eyesight and hearing made the danger lurking in the dark quite apparel
“Mr. Abernathy! President Ashbourne! We’ve b been ambushed! You guys need to The warning from their charging subordinate was abruptly cut off
<b>A </b>bulletnded squarely in his chest, causing him to copse to the ground with a thud
A hailstorm of bullets ensued, scattering everyone like leaves in the wind. The men were too busy saving their own skins to protect Thaddeus and <b>Cassius</b><b>! </b>
They took cover behind arge boulder and swiftly retaliated. Both were sharpshooters, taking down four assanta in <b>quick </b>session, but the situation was still <b>diret </b>
“What’s going on? Did Ward’s people find us?!!
Cassius’s brows knitted together as he reloaded his gun whilst keeping an eye on the surroundings, “Our whereabouts are top secret, impossible for anyone to know!
“But the news of our movement tonight has been leaked,” as he spoke, another bullet whizzed past, barely grazing Thaddeus’s gar
<b>Cassius’s </b>heart constricted while Thaddeus remained calm, his eyes icy as he suddenly tumed to fire two shots, taking down another assant!
His performance was testament to <b>his </b>experience on the battlefeld his mental fortitude and quick response were remarkable
No wonder <b>his </b>little sister was head over heels for him,
“Who could it be?” Cassius hastly asked.
“I wouldn’t rule out the possibility that aside from Elspeth, there are people in the country who have secret dealings with Ward and want to give him a and behind the scenes. At the same time, they want to get us out of the picture,” as he spoke. Thaddeus couldn’t help but think <b>of </b>a name he had always tried to forget -Avery