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!”
I buy a cruise missile and blow
not entirely out of
a sharp look,
you think I haven’t
closed the file and 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 Group, his involvement in the family business is to be
knock on the door interrupted them.
secretary entered with two
sent over some lunch with strict instructions
eagerly, “Or else what?”
there will be no
boxes, his Adam’s apple bobbing as he loosened his
help but find Thaddeus‘ gaze embarrassingly sappy.
Thaddeus, those boxes might as well have been personified as Mrs. Abernathy
the meal and leaves, Thaddeus
How can it be this good?” he mumbled with content between bites.
Mr.
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
Thaddeus mused, swallowing a gulp of water after his ravenous meal.
of Evadne personally delivering his lunch led him to imagine other appetizing scenarios.
thoughts, his lips curled into a satisfied
of teasing in his voice. Thaddeus felt a pang of regret, as if there
Gordon’s phone
checked the screen; a call from
Gordon turned serious and he looked up at
of the residents injured during the Chambers Group demolition have
away?” Thaddeus‘ brow furrowed in suspicion. “I
incident.
Thaddeus‘ phone rang. It was Evadne, calling just in
his brooding eyes darkening as the news broke:
you’ve heard?” Thaddeus muttered, the timing all too suspicious for his liking.
be a coincidence,” Evadne replied, her voice
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
his heart, Thaddeus shared her
orchestrating events so that Jeff would have no choice but to prop him up as
losses for the Chambers Group?”
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