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!”

cruise missile and blow Frederic’s private jet out of the

not entirely

shot him a sharp look, and

think I haven’t considered all this, Gordon?”

took a 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

the door interrupted them.

Thaddeus called out, and his secretary entered

with strict instructions to eat on time, or

stood 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

his Adam’s

help but find Thaddeus‘ gaze

well have been personified as Mrs. Abernathy

out the meal and leaves, Thaddeus dug in voraciously, the dishes all favorites

this good?” he mumbled with content between

as the usually refined Mr. Thaddeus

cares for you? She knows you’d skip meals when you’re busy and has it all arranged for you,” Gordon offered

it herself,” Thaddeus mused, swallowing

his lunch led

indulged in these thoughts, his lips curled into a

hint of teasing in his voice. Thaddeus felt a pang of regret, as if there was

Gordon’s phone rang.

screen; a call from Country T. He

serious and he

tragedy at the hospital in Country T! Three of the residents

furrowed in suspicion. “I thought they

suddenly… This is now a serious safety incident. And those responsible might end up behind bars in

phone rang. It was Evadne, calling just in time.

as the news broke: the Chambers Group’s demolition project

timing all too

a coincidence,” Evadne replied, her voice dropping with the

man, once out of 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 the waters for

heart, Thaddeus

most unfortunate player in this game. And Avery? He was orchestrating events so that Jeff would have no choice but to prop him up as the successor

if it means grave losses for the Chambers Group?”

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