Chapter 410

Having heard she was not allowed to go out, Elspeth was throwing tantrum at home, cursing anyone within sight.

“I’m sorry, Mrs. Abernathy, but this is Mr. Abernathy’s order. We have to comply”

Frederic’s secretary looked at her coldly, his tone barely hiding his censure, “I suggest you go back to your room and save us all the trouble. After all, because of whole Abernathy Group is in chaos. Please don’t add more trouble to Mr. Abernathy’s plate.”

“How dare you!”

you, the

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With a loud slap, Elspeth, her eyes blazing, slapped Dennis across the face, “I’m Mr. Abernathy’s wife! You’re nothing but a lackey. How dare you speak to me like that?!”

Dennis chuckled, not angry at all, “Indeed, Mr. Abernathy has been good to me. But isn’t it true that you are also taking advantage of Mr. Abernathy’s pqwer, disregarding the rules, and freely abusing your subordinates?”

Elspeth was momentarily stunned, then the meaning of his words sank in. The cheek of him, calling her a lackey too?!

Just as Elspeth was about to slap him again to teach him a lesson, Frederic walked in, expressionless.

“Frederic!” Elspeth immediately pulled back her hand, and with tears streaming down her face, fell into her husband’s arms, “You’re finally back. I can’t go on without you by my side.”

She changed her demeanor in a second, no longer the shrew from a moment ago.

Dennis scoffed, nothing but contempt on his face.

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“I wasn’t around, but you seemed to be doing just fine, even had the energy to discipline my secretary.” Frederic’s lips curled in a cold smirk, his gaze devoid of warmth, making her skin crawl.

“Frederic, I saw that the rumors about me at the funeral have been suppressed online. You did it, didn’t you?”

Elspeth, with tears in her eyes, tried to snuggle into his arms, “I knew it. You would do this for me, Frederic. You wouldn’t ignore me when I’m in trouble:”

Frederic abruptly stepped back, leaving Elspeth lunging at thin air.

She looked up in surprise, meeting his icy gaze.

“Who told you that I did it for you?” Frederic scoffed, “I did it for the Abernathy family, for the Abernathy Group.”

“Frederic.” Elspeth was dumbstruck, unable to believe what her husband just said.

“Elspeth, I am indeed your husband, but my more important role is as the chairman of the Abernathy Group, not a tool to clean up your messes time and again.”

Frederic looked away, not wanting to look at her any longer, “This is the last time. Next time, I will throw you out to be criticized by everyone. Even if you become a pariah, it will have nothing to do with me or the Abernathy Group. The mess you made should be cleaned up by yourself. Nobody is obligated to take responsibility for your mistakes.”

After that, he turned to leave without lingering, but was grabbed by Elspeth, “Frederic! How could you say that?! I’m your wife! I’m your loved one! How can you bear to throw me to the wolves?!”

“Husband and wife? Don’t insult those words.”

Frederic laughed bitterly, taking her fingers off his arm one by one, “Our family is not big enough to accommodate a lawless, trouble–making person like you. I can’t take you as my wife anymore.”

“Frederic! You want to divorce me?!” Elspeth was almost hysterical.

think I don’t want to?!”

anger exploding, “Do you think I don’t want to divorce you?! If it wasn’t for the Abernathy Group’s current difficulties, if it wasn’t for

if all the blood had drained from her body.

and with the two daughters she had given him, she thought that he would

she heard the word “divorce” from his mouth,

had really

No!

the wife of the Abernathy Group’s chairman, she would

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Thaddeus and Evadne had been unable to touch her all this time. If she

Windermere Estate. If you dare to disobey, I’ll send you

the funeral out of goodwill, to help settle the aftermath! It was that vicious Evadne who kept hounding me like a mad dog, wanting to ruin our Abernathy

you think I’m a fool?!”

“I checked. Those reporters were all brought in by you! You knew full well that you and Evadne don’t see eye to eye, yet you deliberately provoked her. If you’re willing to be the clown, you can’t blame anyone else

treat me

distinct thud echoed through the room. Frederic’s wooden box

belongings strewn about, the jade bracelet he’d given her now split in half. Rage boiled in his eyes, a crimson fury

taken aback by his fierce glare, and upon she saw the objects on the floor, her complexion

recognized them; they were Cynthia’s things..

Cynthia’s possessions? Why did he hold so dearly to the mementos

“Get lost. Now.”

as he picked

didn’t mean to.”

“Get out!”

a thunderous roar, strained to its

the study was tranquil. The silvery moonlight streaming through the window

came in, bringing him his blood pressure medication.

it’s late and your health hasn’t been the best. You should

rough night.” Frederic’s voice was low, his gaze fixated on the photographs Cynthia had left behind.

Elspeth, shrugged it off with a smile, “I’ve been with you for many years. This is nothing. But I think, if Cynthia were here, she wouldn’t want you to

was always so kind–hearted.”

his eyes

you planning on filing for divorce?” Dennis

voice barely above a whisper, “Not yet. There’s too much going on right now. The Abernathy group can’t afford more chaos. And, you know about my youngest daughter’s condition. If I divorce, I’d have to send Elspeth abroad, as far away as possible. I’m afraid that Marilla won’t be able

understanding his predicament.

where Thaddeus is?” Frederic asked.

he doesn’t

took out his phone and called

and after a long wait, Thaddeus finally picked up.

is it? It’s

“Thaddeus.”

breath. I’m not coming.” Thaddeus‘ tone was icy, no hint of familial affection in their conversation. Frederic pressed his lips together, asking in a low voice,

“Where to?”

visit your mom.”

words left Thaddeus in a silence that made Frederic’s heart pound. Over the phone, he could still feel the bone–chilling cold emanating from his own son. “Are you joking? Listen to yourself.“.

not joking, Thaddeus. I’m serious.”

guilt and shame, “I know, I haven’t done enough over the years. Even though your mom is no longer with us, I haven’t fulfilled my duties as a husband. I haven’t

“Poorly?”

you even think that you can stand before my mom’s tomb to face her? Forget it, she has me to keep her company every year. She’s at peace. Don’t impose yourself on her and disturb

I was the man

him. He retorted like a child, “You can’t even begin to imagine how much she loved me. Why can’t I

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