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.
migraines? Getting enough sleep is essential for
you, I want to do
his voice, asking for forgiveness. 1 was wrong next time, I’ll listen to you.”
the Chambers Group has officially taken over the project after
getting a free ride on this one.”
and Jeff had written him off. Now he’s
curled slightly. “Sometimes, manna from heaven isn’t a blessing. It could be a hot potato.”
an eyebrow. “What
Mr. Abernathy advised him to offload it quickly,” Gordon, the blabbermouth, couldn’t wait to
no pushover CEO like Matthew. If there was a problem, he’d have spotted it early. How
auction scene in Country T is a mess, nothing like the transparency
away, with just over a dozen households. This village will hinder
can they do this?
believe the absurdity of Country
to praise his boss. “Thank goodness for Mr. Abernathy’s wisdom and foresight, alerting President Ashbourne just in time to
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Evadne crossed her arms, fixing him with a daunting
stiffened in fear. “No, Mrs. Abernathy, I meant
words,
sharp gaze was more intimidating than any weapon. “Loose lips sink
of
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