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!”

you suggest? Should I buy a cruise missile and blow Frederic’s

hesitated, “Well, it’s not entirely out

look, and

think I haven’t considered

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 expected. But rest assured, I won’t give up what I’ve earned without

on the door interrupted them.

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

some lunch with strict

stood eagerly, “Or else

let you through the door, and there will be no

eyed the lunch boxes, his Adam’s

but find Thaddeus‘ gaze embarrassingly

well have been

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

good?” he mumbled with content

in astonishment as the usually refined Mr. Thaddeus

much Mrs. Abernathy cares for you? She knows you’d skip meals when you’re busy and has

herself,” Thaddeus mused, swallowing a

his lunch

he indulged in these thoughts, his lips curled into a satisfied smile.

hint of teasing in his voice.

phone rang.

the screen; a call from Country T. He answered

Gordon turned serious and he looked up

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

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

now a serious safety incident. And those responsible

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

news broke: the Chambers Group’s demolition project had

you’ve heard?” Thaddeus muttered, the timing all too suspicious

convenient to be a coincidence,” Evadne replied, her voice dropping with the temperature.

there’s only one person with the means to stir the pot in

Thaddeus shared her

And Avery? He was orchestrating events so that Jeff would have no choice but

if it means grave losses for the Chambers Group?” Thaddeus mused, his

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