Chapter 636
The Chambers Group was in disarray, and Thaddeus was equally swamped.
Emeric, the patriarch of the Abernathy family, had just stabilized after a health scare. Having tended to his father–in–law’s needs, Thaddeus was now fervently working on establishing a charitable foundation in his late mother’s name.
Though his mother had passed away years ago, he was determined to honor her memory in a grand fashion, as a gesture of filial plety
“Mr. Thaddeus, preparations for the charity gala are almost complete. We need your final review on the venue and quest list along with some other detalls,” Gordon sald as he handed over a meticulously prepared dossier.
Thaddeus skimmed through the documents and asked Indifferently, “Any word from Frederic lately?”
“There’s something suspect,” Gordon leaned in, lowering his voice. “I checked Frederic’s travel itinerary. He was supposed to be overseas for a business conference for a week. He should’ve returned to Elmsworth afterward, but instead, he made a detour to another country to see Mr. Chad”
“Chad?” Thaddeus lifted an eyebrow, his tone icy.
Thaddeus refocused on the documents, seemingly uninterested in the implications. “Frederic hasn’t visited Chad much over the years. An occasional trip shouldn’t matter”
“But he chose to go now, just after you won that lawsuit against Elspeth and after Mr. Hamilton delegated a significant share of his power to you. That’s a red flag, Mr. Thaddeus!”
Gordon, the right–hand man akin to a chief steward, was nearly frantic. “Frederic must fear your growing influence, worrying that he can no longer control you. So, he’s seeking to side with and bolster Mr. Chad against you!”
you suggest? Should I buy a cruise missile
it’s not entirely out of
look, and Gordon quickly deflated.
haven’t considered all this, Gordon?”
the rightful heir to the Abernathy Group, his involvement in the family business is to be expected. But rest assured, I won’t give up what I’ve earned without a fight.”
the
out, and his secretary entered with
over some lunch with strict instructions
eagerly, “Or else
else tonight she won’t let you through the door, and there will be no late–night snacks, the secretary said, cheeks flushed with the implicit marital innuendo.
Adam’s apple bobbing as he loosened his
couldn’t help but find Thaddeus‘ gaze embarrassingly
have been
meal and leaves, Thaddeus dug in
How can it be this good?” he mumbled with content
astonishment as the usually refined Mr. Thaddeus
how much Mrs. Abernathy cares for you? She knows you’d skip meals when you’re busy and has it all arranged for you,” Gordon offered the compliment.
swallowing a
personally delivering his lunch led him to imagine other appetizing scenarios.
his lips curled into a satisfied
Mrs. Abernathy personally brought you meals and desserts, Gordon commented, a hint of teasing in his voice. Thaddeus felt a pang of regret,
phone
call from Country
and he looked up at Thaddeus.
Three of the
furrowed in suspicion. “I
dying suddenly… This is now a serious safety incident.
Gordon could say more, Thaddeus‘ phone rang. It was Evadne, calling
as the news broke: the Chambers Group’s demolition project had resulted in
heard?” Thaddeus muttered, the timing all too suspicious for his liking.
be a coincidence,” Evadne replied, her voice dropping
been meddling behind the scenes. And there’s only one person with the means to stir the pot in Country T and muddy the waters for the Chambers Group, hoping to knock Matthew out of
Thaddeus shared her thoughts.
in this game. And Avery? He was orchestrating events
if it means grave losses for
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