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

not entirely out of the question.”

shot him a sharp look, and Gordon quickly

I haven’t considered

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 up what I’ve earned without

on the

in,” Thaddeus called out, and his secretary entered with two elegantly packed white lunch boxes.

lunch with strict instructions to eat

stood eagerly, “Or else what?”

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.

eyed the lunch boxes, his Adam’s apple bobbing as he loosened his tie.

help but find Thaddeus‘ gaze embarrassingly sappy.

as well have been personified as Mrs. Abernathy

leaves, Thaddeus dug in voraciously, the

be this good?” he mumbled with content between

astonishment as the usually refined Mr. Thaddeus devoured his food with such abandon.

you? She knows you’d skip meals when you’re busy and has it all arranged for

only she had delivered it herself,” Thaddeus mused, swallowing

thought of Evadne personally delivering his lunch led him to imagine

in these thoughts, his lips

you meals and desserts, Gordon commented, a hint of teasing in

Gordon’s phone

from Country

intently, Gordon turned serious and he looked

the hospital in Country T! Three of the residents injured during the Chambers Group demolition have passed away

away?” Thaddeus‘ brow furrowed in suspicion. “I

incident. And those responsible might end up behind

Thaddeus‘ phone rang. It was Evadne, calling

darkening as the news broke: the Chambers Group’s demolition project had resulted

heard?” Thaddeus muttered, the timing all too suspicious

a coincidence,” Evadne replied, her voice dropping with

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 the

his heart, Thaddeus shared her

all angles, he realized that Matthew was the most unfortunate player in this game. And Avery? He was orchestrating events so that

grave losses for the Chambers Group?”

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