Chapter 433

• Tedmond’s eyes lingered on Evelyn, sharp enough to cut through steel. The calm that had once cloaked him began to peel away, replaced by a cold, seething glare that made the air in the room feel heavy. Disgust flickered across his face, undeniable, raw, unrestrained.
• Evelyn froze under his stare. For the first time, her anger faltered. Her lips parted, but no sound came. A shiver crawled up her spine as she realized just how terrifying that look on his face was.
• Tedmond rose slowly from his seat, every movement deliberate. The chair legs scraped against the floor, a sharp sound that made Evelyn flinch. When he stood to his full height, he towered over her. He wasn’t that small boy she had once dismissed or ignored.