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!”

do you suggest? Should I buy a cruise missile and blow Frederic’s private jet out of the

hesitated, “Well, it’s not entirely out of

sharp look, and Gordon

you think I haven’t considered

“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 expected. But rest assured, I won’t give

on the door interrupted them.

and his secretary entered with two

over some lunch with strict instructions to eat on time, or else.”

stood eagerly, “Or

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.

boxes, his Adam’s apple bobbing as he loosened his

but find

might as well have been

the meal and leaves, Thaddeus dug

be this good?”

the usually refined Mr. Thaddeus devoured

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

of Evadne personally delivering his lunch led him to imagine other

thoughts, his lips curled into a satisfied

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

phone

the screen; a call from Country T. He answered

and

There’s been a tragedy at the hospital in Country T! Three of

Thaddeus‘ brow furrowed in suspicion. “I thought

people dying suddenly… This is now a serious safety incident. And those responsible

Gordon could say more, Thaddeus‘ phone rang. It was Evadne, calling just in

his desk, his brooding eyes darkening as the news broke: the Chambers Group’s demolition

the timing all too suspicious for his liking.

replied, her voice dropping with the temperature.

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

heart, Thaddeus shared her

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 to

to such lengths, even if it means grave losses for the Chambers Group?”

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