"Chad''s uncle? Evadne, what''s he got to do with you?" Elvis asked, his curiosity piqued.


    "I have a feeling Mason and Chad are much closer than they let on, secretly working together on some kind of borate conspiracy. I think he''s the key. Only by getting close to him and finding him can we expose Chad for who he really is and bring this dark conspiracy to light." Evadne looked up at the bright moon, her gaze intense and colder than the moonlight itself.


    "You know, Evadne, your life could have been happy... carefree and easy."


    Elvis watched her, a wave of sorrow washing over him. "You''re always putting yourself in harm''s way, willingly inviting all this trouble, and all for Thaddeus."


    "A quiet life just isn''t for me," Evadne said, her longshes fluttering. "It doesn''t suit my restless soul."


    She continued, "Right now, across the entire Abernathy Group, Chad is Thaddeus''s only real obstacle. If we can''t expose him, he''ll keep emotionally ckmailing Thaddeus with this life-debt narrative while secretly ying the victim to win Mr. Frederic''s sympathy. Thaddeus''s future at thepany would be a nightmare; he''d be walking on eggshells every day. Besides, he''s too loyal and kind for his own good. He''s always the one who ends up getting hurt."


    Seeing the sheer determination on her face, Elvis felt his eyes well up. Their Evadne would push herself to the absolute limit and endure any hardship, but she couldn''t stand to see the people she loved suffer even the slightest injustice.


    Evadne brought the conversation


    met


    back on track. "Chad arranged for Mason to be swapped out of Elmsworth Fifth Penitentiary. The man serving his sentence, someone named John, is just a scapegoat. The fact that it''s gone unnoticed for so long means they have people inside the police force, and they''ve greased all the right palms at the prison. A formal investigation would be blocked at every turn. Its got out, it would be a massive scandal for the entire Elmsworth justice system. The higher-ups would pressure everyone to sweep it under the rug, the scapegoat''s life would be in danger, and we''d likely never get another chance to catch Chad."


    Elvis''s expression grew serious as he nodded. "I understand."


    "The sheer effort Chad went through to protect Mason proves how important he is." Evadne''s brow furrowed in thought. "But the Austin family tost everything years What use could a murderer O sentenced to life in prison possibly be to Chad, even if he did get out? He''d have to live in the shadows. That''s the question I need to answer."


    "This Mason Austin has probably already fled the country," Elvis mused, stroking his chiseled jaw. "My guess is that he has his own? organization orwork overseas. on<fn1e6a> Discover more novels at Find1Novel</fn1e6a>


    What if Chad ns to use his uncle''s resources to solidify his own


    position in Elmsworth and fight.


    Thaddeus for the family fortune?"


    "An overseaswork?" Evadne''s senses sharpened at the keywords, and she leaned forward abruptly.


    Elvis raised an eyebrow. “How else could a guy with a bad legpete with Thaddeus? He must have powerful backing. Trying to fake it till you make it would just be pathetic, wouldn''t it?"


    "If Mason has already escaped the country, then we need to watch Chad''s movements closely. Any ce he travels to for ''personal reasons'' is likely where Mason is hiding."