NovelFastChapter 1089
"No, absolutely not!"
Elsie's voice trembled with urgency. "This man-Sir-is dangerous, Evadne. Even Avery says that after all these
years working for him, he's only glimpsed a fraction of Sir's true strength. There might be even greater powers
backing him from the shadows!
And think about it-Mr. Thaddeus can't protect you like he once did. If Chad has his eyes on you, he'll pounce at
your weakest moment. Isn't that just going to make things between you and Thaddeus even harder to mend?"
The words hit Evadne like a tidal wave, leaving her breathless and aching inside.
"Evadne... | know you're brave, and | know you're the hero among us girls-hell, you could put plenty of men to
shame. But you're not invincible. Sthings are just too much for you alone. You need someone to watch your
back, too!
I'm not snoble soul-I just want the people I love, my friends, to be safe and well. That's all. Sometimes,
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtEvadne, you've got to let yourself be a little selfish."
"I've always looked out for myself," Evadne replied, her words hollow even to her own ears. She tilted her head
back, blinking hard to keep the tears from spilling over. "This is justgoing back to how things used to be
returning what was never mine to begin with. There's nothing to be afraid of. I'll get used to it, eventually."
"And if Sir really is Chad, then Thaddeus staying away fromis for the best. | don't want him getting hurt
because of me-not again."
Elsie let out a soft, helpless sigh, her heart twisting.
Suddenly, Evadne's expression changed, her voice sharp. "Elsie, from now on, stay in Skyrim. Don't show your
face in EImsworth unless you absolutely have to. I'll talk to Elvis and make sure you're protected.
If Chad isn't Sir, then fine. But if he is, and he realizes you've recognized him, what makes you think he won't
target you?"
Elsie tried to reassure her, "Sir only ever saw the old me-before the surgery. And even then, we barely met. He
shouldn't know who I am."
Evadne's gaze was fierce. "It doesn't matter. Better safe than sorry-promiseyou'll be careful, okay?"
Thaddeus strode through the parking lot, his steps quick and unsteady The moment he climbed into his car an
icy chill swept over him and a splitting headache
pierced his skull.
Shaking, he doubled over the steering wheel, pressing his forehead against it
again and again, desperate for relief that wouldn't come.
He'd left Evadne so abruptly because he was on the verge of losing control-one more second, and he might have
turned into something monstrous, right in front of her.
His phone buzzed in his sweat-slicked palm-Gordon's nflashing on the screen.
Thaddeus sucked in ragged breaths, his vision swimming, darkness closing in around him.
Was it Evadne? Was it that kiss? Had it done this to him?
The pain was overwhelming, threatening to shatter even his iron will.
Finally, he broke. With trembling hands, he reached inside his suit jacket and pulled out a packet of blue pills.
Alexia had given them to him in his
office days ago. He'd tossed them in the trast right in front of
Gordon-only to secretly pocket a spare pack while no one was looking.
Now, as pain tore through his mind and body, Thaddeus clenched his eyes shut
and swallowed the pills one after another.
Gradually, clarity returned. The headache eased. The chill faded. He felt more himself stronger, even-than
before.
His first deal with the devil was done.
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