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Chapter 532
Evadne and Thaddeus exchanged a look, their faces a picture of shock. “Nydia, what on earth are you saying?”
they exclaimed in
unison.
Nydia’s expression was one of resolute determination, the kind that comes after crossing a point of no return.
“Whether it’s going down to the police station to give a statement, or if Byron ends up in court and I’m called to
testify. I’m ready.
If it means that Byron will face the consequences of his actions, if it helps those girls get the justice they deserve,
no matter the pressure, I can handle it.”
The air seemed to freeze over in that moment.
Nydia had thought her decision would be met with their unwavering support.
But, to her surprise, the color drained from Evadne and Thaddeus’s faces, and they fell silent.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtmay not have succeeded in assaulting me, but it was still an attempted rape. And given my standing, If I come
forward
against him, it’s bound to draw attention from all corners of society. The Chambers Group won’t be able to quiet
this down. No matter what, they’ll have to give those girls he harmed an explanation, and under such pressure,
they won’t be able to protect him!”
“Have you considered the terrifying risks that come with this? Evadne’s brows were furrowed, her stern tone more
intimidating than any parental lecture. “By exposing your ordeal, you’re giving those with ill intentions something to
hold over you. They’ll twist your words, sensationalize the story, and it’s you and Myra who will be thrust into the
eye of the storm. Can you handle that kind of crushing pressure? And what about Myra?
And even if you do testify, Byron’s just looking at an attempted rape charge–a slap on the wrist, a few years behind
bars at most. If you don’t eradicate the roots, Byron will just fight back. Matthew will surely try to drag your name
through the mud. How will you deal with that? And how will Jason protect you? Do you both really want to be
entangled with the Chambers family scum for the rest of your lives?
The thought of her mother and Jason twisted Nydia’s heart painfully.
But what hurt even more were the girls who had suffered at Byron’s hands
Nydia, as the daughter of Emeric and backed by strong and capable family members like Evadne and Thaddeus,
had barely managed to get a taste of revenge. Those girls were truly living a daily hell, at the mercy of others.
Evadne took a deep breath, her calm yet chilling words carrying an intimidating edge, “Another thing, even if you
do testify. bringing down Byron is no small feat. Your intentions might work on someone who cares about their
reputation, someone hypocritical like Matthew.
But Byron? He’s shameless! He has no bottom line. Do you really think you can cause him any real harm? As long
as the Chambers family stands, he’ll still be lounging comfortably as their parasite. And your so–called uproar will
eventually be forgotten as time goes by.
As for those girls, your courage and sacrifice might not even shake their resolve. They might choose silence from
beginning to end.
And that’s not something you can fault them for. You have us to fall back on, but if they speak up, they’ll have
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmnowhere to turn.
Evadne’s piercing words were so harsh that Thaddeus couldn’t help but wince.
Inappropriately, he remembered the times he had arm–wrestled with Evadne at the mall, defeated every time. He
hadn’t gone easy on her–it was Evadne who was truly exceptional, with her meticulous logic, attention to detail, and
decisive action. She was worth a dozen men, and he had lost to her fair and square.
Her candid advice to Nydia now struck a nerve.
Some of it Thaddeus had already considered, but certainly not as comprehensively as Evadne had.
“Evadne. I understand what you’re saying. But if we don’t take this chance, how will things ever change?” Nydia
asked desperately. “I can’t let you gamble with your life!” Evadne shot up from her seat, her tone leaving no room
for debate. “And it’s not just me. Thaddeus, Myra, and Jason would never stand for it either,
specially Jason. No man wants to see the woman he loves dragged through the mud. He just got blindsided by the
Chambers Group, and now this? Do you two not want a moment’s peace?
There’s no room for discussion here. Drop this, and we’ll have a nice family dinner. Otherwise, I’m having Gordon
take you home right now.”
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