Chapter 400

Elspeth’s twenty million was stashed away in the Bank of Country R, a clear indictor that the money in her Country R account was the result of her embezzlement.

To be able to take out twenty million at a moment’s notice meant that she must have embezzled astronomical sums, likely from the Abernathy Group’s various sources and the bribes she received in her capacity as the chairman’s wife.

“Gordon, has Elspeth transferred the money to Ward yet?” Thaddeus asked, his gaze as deep as a starry night sky.

“It’s been transferred.”

“Has he withdrawn it?”

“Not yet. It’s such a large sum, he’d need a dump truck to carry it! Carrying around that much cash is too conspicuous, especially when he’s planning to make a run for it.”

Thaddeus nodded slightly, “Alright, contact the police immediately and freeze Ward’s account.”

“Right away, Mr. Thaddeus!” Gordon promptly stood and left to do just that.

Indeed, freezing an account was something the police could do quite easily.

“Hmph, that beast won’t be able to get his hands on the money and will likely turn against Elspeth out of desperation.”

Evadne’s eyes were sharp and bright, “The focus now is to track down Ward. Once we catch him, he’ll have no choice but to spill the beans on Elspeth’s crimes.”

“That guy, we’ve got a lead.” Jareth casually leaned back, slinging a careless leg over the armrest of his chair.

Evadne and Thaddeus: “What?”

“Why else do you think I came to see you? I’m not here for a social call. If I were, I would have brought Marilla with me.”

Jareth’s left arm draped lazily over the back of the couch, exuding a mafia prince’s dominant presence, “One of our Fairhaven family operatives found a clue at Sunset Harbor. Two fishermen saw Ward sneaking onto a cargo ship late at night. The ship is bound for Country T. It seems he plans to smuggle himself out.”

“Country T? Do you think he might change his course to another country en route?” Evadne frowned, worry clouding her features. “Possibly, but the two countries along the way are pretty barren. What’s he going to do with twenty million there, use it as kindling?”

Jareth continued, “So I’ve sent my guys to secretly follow him. We won’t overlook any harbors in the other countries either. But we need to be careful not to spook him. If he jumps ship midway or switches to a yacht or speedboat, it’ll make our job much harder.

Evadne, Thad, don’t worry. Even if he leaves the country and the police can’t apprehend him immediately, our Fairhaven Group will bring him back, intact.”

Smuggling goods, a skill the Fairhaven Group had perfected, having built their empire on it.

“My older brother has connections in Country T. I’ll get in touch with him so we can work together and catch him unawares.” Evadne was eager to participate, practically itching to get in on the chase herself.

“Oh, if your brother could lend a hand, that would be great!” Jareth said cheerfully.

Thaddeus‘ sharp gaze pierced Jareth’s ingratiating face like a dart.

When had this guy learned to act so obnoxious, flaunting his douchebag attitude like that?

With both Thaddeus and Jareth bringing good news, Evadne couldn’t help but let her happiness shine through.

She had the basic manners of a good host, so she went to the bar to prepare some drinks for them.

Taking advantage of Evadne’s absence, Jareth scooted over to sit next to Thaddeus.

“Aren’t you cold?” Thaddeus asked in a chilly tone.

“Huh? No, why would I be?”

“Then move away. I don’t like the smell of your perfume!

“Tch, so picky! Who cares if you like it or not, so long as Marilla does!”

As he spoke, Jareth’s eyes roamed over Thaddeus‘ face, finally settling on a red mark hidden beneath his shirt collar. Jareth’s eyes narrowed slightly, and he asked in a low voice, “Thad, did you and Evadne, you know, last night?”

“How did you know?” Thaddeus‘ long lashes fluttered, his dark eyes rippling with emotion.

best efforts to hide it, his slightly upturned lips betrayed

lord, you might as well have ‘sated‘ written across your face! Do you have any idea how smug you look? Just one glance at you, and I’m about to puke!” Jareth

something wrong with

his gaze, his voice low as he asked, “Am I

wrong with it if you’re both willing. But, did

Thaddeus looked slightly

men, and Thaddeus, despite

honestly replied, “No, I wasn’t in any state

“And this time?”

“I pulled out.”

lively, pulling out might not do

Thaddeus‘ shoulders, sighing heavily as he advised him, “Buddy, next time, use a condom. You’ve only just made some progress in your relationship,

you truly care about her, don’t let her become pregnant before you’re married. She’s Emeric’s precious daughter, you should cherish her. After all, getting pregnant before

“Jareth.”

brimming with deep emotion as he said, “If Evadne were to become pregnant with my child, do you think I would

not we’re married, she’s still my woman, my wife. If she’s pregnant, and I’ll go propose

don’t even know if Evadne would be willing to marry

chatty once again, “Hey man, I plan to have five children with Marilla when we’re married. How many do you plan on having with Evadne? Between the two of you, you could buy a whole country. Don’t you plan to have a large brood like Emeric

his gaze

you like children? I love them. I

to the amusement park with Marilla and their children, so happy

slowly closed his eyes, an image of Evadne’s shy beauty appearing in his mind, his heart

I like

liked the idea

men chatted

the fact that on the other side of the wall, Evadne was trembling as she held

having a child with you. Unfortunately, if you place your future on me, I’m afraid you might not get

a deep breath and slowly slid down the wall

she could bear children or not didn’t matter to

child, she would never be able

news of Thaddeus spending the night with Evadne spread to

reckless sister. He planned to rush over to stop them and give Thaddeus a good

he was intercepted

they aren’t children. Whatever

“What do you mean?”

him in surprise, “Are you supporting

I don’t support Evadne being with Avery

for less. Thaddeus and Avery, neither of them are good

past, but he has shown remorse and has tried to make up for the pain he caused Evadne. As for Avery, his intentions towards Evadne are not pure. He definitely has some ulterior motives. Plus,

interfere in family affairs, but this involved Evadne’s happiness. He couldn’t stand by

lost in

usually seemed to be put of tune,

up while Avery stayed behind, seemingly to avoid suspicion. And that very night, our

won’t agree to this

brows, his emotions running high. He crushed a glass in his hand out

to

a Chambers, I might not kill

door

in brazenly with a

are having a conversation. It would be polite for you to

my hands

table, and sarcastically said, “I pushed

lit a cigarette and looked Chasel up and

way Chasel had just spoken to Cassius seemed a

not just among men, even among women,

asked, returning his attention to

aunt personally made soup. She asked me to bring it to you two to nourish your bodies,” Chasel said, his tone mocking,

don’t like soup. Can you

casually on the edge of the coffee table, the cigarette in his mouth moving up and down, “Do you have a lighter? Light it for me.” “You’re taking advantage of the situation!” Chasel

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