Chapter 526

Thaddeus sat next to Evadne, placing a bowl of fruit on the table before her.

“Gordon, it’s sweltering out there. Have some water and snacks before we dig into business,” Evadne said, sliding the bowl towards Gordon.

“Thanks a bunch, Mrs. Abernathy! You’re always so good to me!” Gordon’s eyes gleamed with gratitude.

What a charmer.

Thaddeus shot him a cool glance. “Eat up, and let’s get down to brass tacks.”

Gordon peeled an orange segment and slurped it down before delicately wiping his mouth with a handkerchief, then sat up straight and proper.

“Last night, as per your instructions, I reported Jason’s arrest to Minister Prescott and prepared a detailed report. Just this morning, Chief Roderick got suspended for abuse of power and is now under investigation. He’s got a closet full of skeletons, so his downfall’s a sure bet, and the Chambers Group just lost another one of their loyal dogs!”

“Mhm Thaddeus murmured with a nod.

To Thaddeus, these corporate fixers were like ducks in a shooting gallery, easy to hit once you took alm.

Evadne’s eyes widened with curiosity as she looked at him. “You did this? When?”

Thaddeus’s knack for pulling off these seemingly magical maneuvers never ceased to amaze her, always catching the enemy off guard while she was none the wiser.

“After midnight, when you were asleep.”

Evadne’s lashes fluttered as she wrapped her arm around his, her heart warming. “You could have done it after a good night’s rest, you know.”

“When Matthew and Chief Roderick messed with Jason, it left you rattled. If I didn’t sort it out, I’d be too irked to sleep, Thaddeus said, gently clasping her hand in his.

“You forget about your migraines? Getting enough sleep is essential for your health. Why do you insist on pushing yourself like this, just

to you,

for forgiveness. 1 was wrong next time, I’ll listen to you.”

again, “Also, the Chambers Group has officially taken over the project after

Matthew’s getting a free ride

the ropes, and Jeff had written him off. Now he’s landed a major project, which

slightly. “Sometimes, manna from heaven isn’t a blessing. It could

an eyebrow. “What do you

Abernathy uncovered. Mr. Abernathy advised him to offload it quickly,” Gordon, the blabbermouth, couldn’t wait to

like Matthew. If there was a problem, he’d have spotted it early. How could he

auction scene in Country T is a

longer concealed the truth, detailing it for her. “The resort’s location is prime, but there’s a serious access issue. A tiny village sits right on the only road to the resort, less than a kilometer away, with just over a dozen households. This village will hinder any future expansion of the resort, even affecting main road construction. But all this wasn’t clearly marked on the

this? It’s fraud!

Abernathy, can you believe the absurdity of Country T’s

his boss. “Thank goodness for Mr. Abernathy’s wisdom and foresight, alerting President

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wisdom and foresight, Gordon?” Evadne crossed her

stiffened in fear. “No, Mrs. Abernathy, I

your words,

than any weapon. “Loose lips sink ships–and

fell silent, the impact of Thaddeus’s words

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