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.
her heart twinge with concern. “You forget about your migraines? Getting enough
it comes to you and those close to you, I
she still looked miffed, he softened his voice, asking for forgiveness. 1 was wrong next time, I’ll listen to you.”
officially taken over the
free ride on
and Bertha, Avery had Matthew on the ropes, and Jeff had
“Sometimes, manna from heaven isn’t a blessing. It could be a hot potato.”
“What
in Country T had a major snag that Mr. Abernathy uncovered. Mr. Abernathy advised him to
pushover CEO like Matthew. If there was a problem, he’d have
T is a mess, nothing like 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
“How can they do this?
Abernathy, can you believe the absurdity of Country
to praise his boss. “Thank goodness for Mr. Abernathy’s wisdom and foresight, alerting President Ashbourne just
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you implying my brother lacks wisdom and foresight, Gordon?” Evadne crossed her arms, fixing him with
Mrs. Abernathy, I meant
words,
gaze was more intimidating than any weapon. “Loose lips
silent, the impact of
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