After All the Hurt, She Chose Herself novel Chapter 328

"If you can actually get the Evernight family to withdraw their lawsuit, I'll get you a position at the Flourish Research Institute."

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When Aria returned to the Evernight estate this time, she was treated with unprecedented respect. The staff bowed deeply and greeted her with genuine reverence. Even Eveline, who normally couldn't stand the sight of her, was practically glowing with fake warmth.

"Aria! We were mother and daughter-in-law for three years, and I never even learned what your favorite dishes were. That was entirely my fault. I had the chef prepare a massive spread tonight. I hope you love it."

Aria knew exactly why Eveline had undergone this miraculous personality transplant. But despite her deep-seated disdain for the woman, there was no point in starting a fight when someone was smiling at her. She nodded politely and offered a few obligatory responses.

Eveline took the opportunity to covertly evaluate Aria. She seemed to have gained a little weight, but she still carried herself with an elegant, statuesque grace. Her cheeks held a healthy flush, and her previously pale complexion was now luminous and radiant.

Aldous was already downstairs in his wheelchair. When he saw Aria, a warm, grandfatherly affection filled his eyes.

"Come, sit down before the food gets cold," he urged warmly.

Raphael nodded and looked at Aria. "Let me take your coat."

Aria slipped off her coat and was about to hand it to a maid, but Raphael seamlessly intercepted it, draping it right next to his own.

Watching this, Eveline had to suppress the urge to roll her eyes. Raphael was only kissing up to Aria so she would cure his disease faster. If it wasn't for that illness, Eveline would never have humbled herself to speak to the girl.

"Sir, your prescribed meal."

A maid placed a steaming bowl of Nutritious Food in front of Raphael. He gave a brief nod.

"Aria, Raphael filled me in on your situation. I've already instructed our lawyers to merge our lawsuit with yours. You have my full support."

Raphael had mentioned this to her on the ride over. Aldous was the patriarch of the family, and he was actively going out of his way to help her. Aria couldn't afford to be entirely cold to him.

"Thank you, Mr. Evernight."

Aria hesitated for a second before continuing, "Actually, I came here tonight to ask if you would be willing to testify on my behalf."

"I know you must have kept some form of documentation when you met with Roxanne. I'm hoping you can provide that evidence."

Regardless of whether Aldous originally intended to cover up the fact that Gideon had been drugged, a man of his stature wouldn't have handed over millions of dollars without signing a binding agreement. That document would definitively prove that Roxanne's demands were extortion, not some extravagant dowry.