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 become 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 instinctively lay suspicion on him.”
“Thaddeus, there’s nothing wrong with your thoughts.”
Evadne’s gaze was warm as she clasped her arm, supporting her man, “Didn’t I say it before? When in
doubt, blame Sneaky Avery. And I think your analysis makes a lot of sense. The Chambers siblings are
like three pig–headed combined, 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 flawed.”
Cassius‘ eyes
darkened, “I’ve been digging into his past on my own. We don’t need to elaborate 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 manipulate 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 player behind the scenes, supporting him step by step to his current position, even
helping him reclaim power in Elmsworth.
Furthermore, he’s been playing possum within Chambers Group, and once the obstacles before him
fall one by one, he’ll reveal his true colors without a second thought.”
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 play of using others to do his dirty work. Such
malice is right up his alley.” “Matthew’s already been brought down by him, completely 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.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLet him discover that for himself.
“But you must have heard that, ‘The top requires a cold heart.’ In the business world, when it comes to
family strife, it’s all unseen battles. Brothers turning on each other, even life–and–death struggles are
all too common.”
Thaddeus‘ expression was as cold as frost, “Just bringing Matthew down isn’t enough for Avery. What
he wants is to completely annihilate 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 clarity, 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 his last
trouble?”
The man nodded slightly, “Evadne, you’re really smart.”
“Damn it, that shameless rat!”
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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 relationship.”
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 any laws, nor harmed anyone’s interests.
How is it not fitting?”
“My presence will become 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, become 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 acceptance, “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 successor
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–like lashes, 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
laughing from your dreams! However, the days ahead will be busy for you. It might somewhat disrupt
your time for romance. For that, I’m truly sorry.“.
“Cassius, don’t talk like that.”
Thaddeus‘ large 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 nothing compared 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.”
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Thaddeus answered honestly, “Those few times, I really didn’t hold back.”
The petite woman playfully 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.”
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Cassius smiled slightly. “If you miss Dad, or me or Chasel, just come 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
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmadded 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 to come to you,”
Emeric’s illness was no longer a secret, and the Internet was rife with rumors about the once–dominant
tycoon of Skyrim. Some even claimed he was on his last 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 Internet 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 days later-
K Group’s official website and major media outlets released a statement,
It was concise but shocked the entire business world!
“To comply 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 claim 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 reclaim what was rightfully his!
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That bastard Avery’s days were numbered!
That night, a jubilant Matthew threw a lavish party at The Velvet Haven to celebrate his stunning
comeback with friends!
Once upon a time, the old “silver spoons” saw the young master rise to power once again. They came
bearing lavish 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 black trench coat fluttering in the wind, eyes fixed on
the heavily guarded entrance, fists clenched tight with determination.