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!”
buy a cruise missile and blow Frederic’s private jet out of the sky?”
“Well, it’s not entirely out of the
shot him a sharp look, and Gordon
think I haven’t considered all this, Gordon?”
deep breath, “If Chad over recovers fully and my dad supports him, I’ll have no complaints. I owe him a debt, and as the rightful heir to the Abernathy Group, his involvement in the family business is to be
the
and his secretary entered with two elegantly packed white lunch boxes.
Abernathy sent over some lunch with strict instructions to eat on time,
eagerly, “Or
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.
the lunch boxes, his Adam’s apple
help but find Thaddeus‘ gaze embarrassingly
well have
the meal and leaves, Thaddeus dug
delicious. How can it be this good?” he mumbled with content
watched in astonishment as the usually refined Mr. Thaddeus devoured his food
when you’re
delivered it herself,” Thaddeus mused, swallowing
of Evadne personally delivering his lunch led him to imagine other appetizing
indulged in these thoughts, his lips
past, Mrs. Abernathy personally brought you meals and desserts, Gordon commented, a hint of teasing in his voice. Thaddeus felt a pang of regret, as
Gordon’s phone
call from Country
turned serious and he looked
the hospital in Country T! Three of the residents injured
“I thought they were out of
people dying suddenly… This is now a serious safety incident. And those responsible might end up
say more, Thaddeus‘ phone rang. It
sat at his desk, his brooding eyes darkening as the news broke: the Chambers Group’s demolition project
you’ve heard?” Thaddeus muttered, the timing all too suspicious
replied, her voice
danger, mysteriously dies in the hospital. Clearly, someone’s been meddling behind the scenes. And there’s only one person with the means to stir the pot in Country T and muddy
his heart, Thaddeus shared her thoughts.
Matthew was the most unfortunate player in this game. And Avery? He was orchestrating events
go to such lengths, even if it means grave losses for
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