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.

you think I don’t want

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

pale, feeling as if all the blood had

him, she thought that he would never propose a divorce, not even for the sake of the company’s interests

the word “divorce” from

really

No!

of the Abernathy Group’s chairman, she would be

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Thaddeus and Evadne had been unable to touch her all this

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

who kept hounding me like a mad dog, wanting to ruin our Abernathy Group. That’s why things turned out like this!”

I’m a fool?!”

her lies anymore. His tone was cold and hard, full of hatred, “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 can’t treat me like this. Frederic!”

distinct thud echoed through the room. Frederic’s wooden box slipped from his grasp, its contents scattering across the

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

by his fierce glare, and upon she saw the objects on

recognized them; they

possessions? Why did he hold so dearly to the mementos of a woman, a dead woman who had been forgotten for twenty years?

“Get lost. Now.”

eyes filled with sorrow as he picked

didn’t

“Get out!”

thunderous roar, strained to

moonlight streaming through the window

in, bringing him

health hasn’t been the best. You should

his

shrugged it off with a smile, “I’ve been with you for many years. This is nothing. But I think, if Cynthia were

always

in his throat, his eyes welling up with a painful redness.

on filing for divorce?” Dennis asked

his 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 to handle being

nodded, understanding

where

you know, Thaddeus is a tricky man. If he doesn’t want to be found, he won’t be.” Dennis looked

anything, took out his phone

a long wait, Thaddeus finally picked up.

is it? It’s

“Thaddeus.”

of familial affection in their conversation. Frederic

“Where to?”

visit your mom.”

phone, he could still

joking, Thaddeus. I’m serious.”

sense of 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

“Poorly?”

to my mom? Mr. Abernathy, why do you even think that you can stand before my mom’s tomb to face her? Forget it,

I

wouldn’t allow his son to trample all over him. He retorted like a child,

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