NovelEnglishChapter 1007
Helgen-
The enigma of the mountaintop mansion.
Lush greenery, picturesque views.
In the dimly lit bedroom, a soothing lavender candle burned quietly on an antique holder, its gentle smoke
curling through the air, bringing a sense of peace. All the chaos of the world outside seemed to fade away here.
Evadne lay stretched out on the plush, king-sized bed, her lashes resting softly on her cheeks as she slept.
She was still in her pristine wedding dress, a vision of beauty and fragility. Even fairy tale princesses would pale
in comparison.
A tall, elegant figure sat in a wheelchair, backlit and silent, facing Evadne.
"Sir, I've checked her over. There are no visible injuries," Alexia reported. She had dabbled in medicine enough to
handle a basic examination. “Her blood tests cback showing traces of sedatives and anesthesia, but nothing
harmful."
With a hint of sarcasm, she added, "I told you, Avery loves her too much to poison her."
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"A little caution never hurts." Chad Abernathy's voice was smooth and clear, like a gentle breeze through a
crystal chime. "It seems Ms. Evadne has had a rough ton Rose Island. | recall she was once a picture of
health, well cared for by my brother. Now, she seems more fragile. Still, she's breathtakingly beautiful."
"Sir, in all my years with you, I've rarely heard you praise anyone," Alexia remarked, her tone betraying a tinge
of jealousy. "You're quite taken with Ms. Evadne."
Chad's lips curved into a faint smile. "Are you jealous?"
Alexia bit her lip. "No."
"Is it no, or you just don't dare?"
She looked down, conceding, "Neither, sir. | wouldn't dare."
"Alexia, you're not lacking compared to others. If anything, it's your lack of patience, strategy, and composure."
Chad's gaze was amused, "Remember what I've taught you."
"Do not fall in love, do not becattached, and do not look back," Alexia recited with a hint of bitterness.
"Without you, | wouldn't be who | am today. Your teachings are engraved in my heart, sir."
"Emotions are unnecessary by my side. They lead to mistakes." Chad's eyes were deep and mysterious. "I need
absolute loyalty."
He then instructed Alexia to bring Hans, who had been waiting outside.
"Good job on this mission," Chad praised, his smile warm.
Hans's face remained stoic, as he bowed respectfully. His eyes, however, lingered briefly on the girl sleeping
peacefully.
Chad maneuvered his electric wheelchair closer to the bed, his gaze softening as he looked at Evadne's serene
face.
"When you took Ms. Evadne away, how was my brother?" he asked.
"Avery gave the three pills you provided him to Thaddeus," Hans replied in a
monotone. "Thaddeus swallowed all three in front of Avery."
"What?!" Alexia's eyes widened, glancing nervously at Chad.
Chad's expression remain
inscrutable. After a moment, a knowing smile appeared. "I suspected as much. Avery loves Ms. Evadne too
dearly to harm her."
Hans, in an uncharacteristic move, asked, "Sir, what happens to Thaddeus after taking those pills?"
Alexia was surprised. Hans, usually emotionless, never showed interest in anything.
"If it were anyone else, | could tell you. But as its my brother, | can't say for sure," Chad answered thoughtfully.
"Thaddeus is unique, with a resilience and strength of will that surpass others. Plus, his love for Ms. Evadne is
unmatched. Who knows what will happen? But | hope Ms. Evadne can start anew."
"Sir, what's your plan now?" Alexia inquired.
Chad leaned over, gently touching Evadne's nose with a tenderness, as if afraid she might break. "Send Ms.
Evadne back."
"What? Send her back?!" Alexia was bewildered. "Why go to such lengths to bring her here if you never intended
to keep her?"
"Why indeed?" Chad mused, a distant smile on his lips. "Perhaps | just wanted to see her."
Neither Alexia nor Hans spoke. Chad's true intentions were always a mystery, making him invulnerable.
"Prepare everything, Alexia," Chad
Rele
instructed, absently twisting a
on his finger, engraved with
family crest-a phoenix, his mother's legacy. "It's tforto go home."
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