Evadne didn't avert Thaddeus' gaze this time, a gaze that was as sincere and sparkling.
Her heart was tumultuous. How much did he love her, to have his eyes moist every time he saw her, as if he would burst into tears at any moment?
Elspeth and her daughter were blocked by Evadne and Thaddeus in the front and surrounded by reporters at the back, feeling incredibly uncomfortable, almost on the verge of tears!
Just then, Alva stepped forward, took out her phone, and played a recording in front of everyone.
The venue fell silent. The voice in the recording was crystal clear and unbearable to listen to.
It was Elspeth's usual abusive language towards the servants at home!
Everyone was shocked!
"My God! Record this!"
"Is this how a tycoon's wife should behave? Even the old ladies at the farmer's market down my street are more civilized when they curse!"
"This is definitely going viral, no doubt about it!"
Glynnis turned pale with fear. She had also often tortured the servants, fearing that the next recording would feature her voice.
"Come on, everyone, look at the elegant and dignified Elspeth in her daily life, treating her servants with kindness and generosity!" Alva raised her phone and started yelling.
"You old hag! How dare you set me up! Stop it!"
Elspeth, her face flushed with humiliation, rushed forward to grab the phone. But the Ashbourne family's bodyguards wouldn't let this crazy woman get close to Alva and blocked her completely.
So, under the media's lens, this scene turned into a one-sided display of Elspeth's rage, with full entertainment value.
"My lady, can't you take just one recording? I have dozens more here. This is just the tip of the iceberg of your years of bullying at the Abernathy group."
Saying this, Alva played another recording.
This one started with a loud slap. Anyone could tell that it was a resounding slap!
"Erica, you clumsy bitch! You can't even handle a simple task! The Abernathy family doesn't keep useless people!" Elspeth's harsh voice came through, sounding as grating as nails on a chalkboard!
Elspeth turned pale and began to tremble.
"I'm sorry, madam. I'll clean up right away. Ah!"
Erica's agonized voice made everyone's heart clench.
"Erica! Didn't you hear me? Are you deaf?" Glynnis' voice appeared. She sounded so much like her mother.
"I'm sorry, Glynnis. I'll come right away."
With solid evidence, they couldn't deny their actions!
"Who gives you the right to randomly abuse the housemaids?" Arnold was furious, wanting to point his finger at Elspeth's nose and curse, but he was stopped by Cassius and Aaron.
"Ah, Arnold' so fierce when he loses his temper." Elvis shook his head on the side.
Evadne's eyes were red with hatred, and her throat was in severe pain.
Thaddeus held her tightly, silently comforting her who was on the verge of breaking down. However, the veins on his hand around her waist were bulging, indicating that he was also losing his patience.
Elspeth and her daughter's faces were swollen, and the reporters were in an uproar.
"Let's go, let's go quickly!"
Elspeth gritted her teeth and pulled Glynnis, trying to break through the crowd.
But just then, Evadne and Thaddeus both felt a chilling wind sweep past them.
They looked up and saw Erica's grandmother, her face expressionless, carrying a bowl of risotto, and without a word, she dumped it onto Elspeth's head!
Elspeth let out a scream, her scalp felt like it was about to split from the heat!
Covered in the smell of the risotto, she had never been so humiliated in her life!
Glynnis couldn't dodge in time and was splashed as well, feeling so nauseated that she almost threw up on the spot!
Everyone was stunned, including Evadne and Thaddeus.
Who would have thought that the old woman, who was bedridden a few days ago due to the pain of losing her only relative, was now filled with the strength to take revenge on her enemies? She stared angrily at Elspeth, her frail body exuding an iron-like strength.
It was deeply admirable.
"You wicked woman, get out of here! Don't stand here and ruin Erica's funeral!"
The old woman stood tall and thin, her eyes bloodshot but her voice strong, "If you don't get out of here, believe it or not, I'll crack your head open with this bowl! My dear granddaughter is gone, and I have no reason to live. I'm not afraid to confront you filthy tycoons!"
Elspeth and Glynnis arrived in style, but left covered in filth, fleeing in panic.
Their departure also led the reporters away, as they were busy writing about the glorious deeds of the wife of the president of the Abernathy group.
Despite the commotion, Erica's funeral ended smoothly.
After being so agitated by Elspeth and her daughter, Erica's grandmother fainted from exhaustion and grief. She was immediately taken to the hospital by the Ashbourne family for the best care and treatment.
In the lounge, Evadne sat on the couch, her expression still gloomy.
Although they had clearly won this battle, when she thought of the recordings of Elspeth and Glynnis' abuse and bullying of Erica, her body still trembled with anger, causing her whole heart to convulse with pain.
Cassius and Arnold were off to damage control. They needed to handle the press, even though Thaddeus had already declared war on the national media. But just to be safe, they still had to go and control the situation, making sure to keep Evadne safe and sound.
Aaron would have loved to stay and be there for Evadne, but with cases piling up at the police station, he had to leave.
In the lounge, keeping Evadne company were the young couple, Jason and Nydia, Elvis, and of course, Thaddeus.
"Did someone turn on the AC? Why am I feeling a bit chilly?" Evadne asked, raising her eyes blankly, arms clasped to her chest.
"No, it's not on."
Nydia looked worried, "Evadne, are you feeling well? I can find a blanket for you."
Just as she was about to leave, Thaddeus smoothly removed his suit jacket and wrapped it around Evadne. His caring and meticulous actions mirrored that of a father cradling his newborn.
Evadne slowly lifted her long, wet lashes, her heart fluttering.
Before her was Thaddeus, kneeling on one knee, staring deeply into her reddened eyes as if trying to see into the softest, most painful corner of her heart.
"Evadne, I understand your feelings. I understand you." He didn't say much, but his simple and tender words were more than enough to strike a chord in her heart.
"I'm just cold." Evadne stuttered, her eyes welling up as she looked at him.
Thaddeus felt a deep ache in his chest. He opened his arms and pulled her into his embrace, wanting to envelop her completely.
"Are you still cold?" he asked, his voice low and soft, whispering in her ear.
Evadne bit her lip gently, her body softening as if she was sinking into his chest, and shook her head slightly.
"You'll never be cold again as long as I'm around." Thaddeus cooed at her like a child, his eyes filled with deep affection.
He knew the pain of Erica's death was still fresh in Evadne’s heart, and she was still struggling to let go.
But it was okay, The emotional wounds inflicted upon kind souls truly take a long, long time to heal. He had enough patience and love for her.
Watching the two of them embrace quietly, like two animals huddling for warmth, Elvis and the young couple felt a sense of relief.
Nydia, being sensitive, was deeply moved with tears welling up in her eyes.
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