Chapter 736

Glynnis‘ heart skipped a beat as Thaddeus walked into the room. She suddenly felt like a comered mouse, desperately wishing she could scurry away into the shadows and disappear.

Frederic’s aloof gaze swept over Thaddeus‘ stern face before he quickly got to his feet.

“Dad, why didn’t you give me a heads–up? I would have come to meet you,” Frederic said as he approached.

“I’m not a guest here, this is my house. Why would I need any pomp and circumstance from Mr. Frederic? Hamilton Abernathy snorted coldly; he was never one to mince words with his only son.

Frederic’s expression darkened a shade.

The old man’s words were a clear reminder that Windermere Estate didn’t belong to him but to his father. Living here wouldn’t make him the lord of the manor.

“Grandpa, I heard that Marilla’s been recuperating under your care. How is she doing?” Glynnis asked with a tight voice; standing behind Frederic, she tried to play the role of a concerned elder sister.

“She’s much better, eating like a horse,” Hamilton replied, before looking curiously at Thaddeus. Thaddeus, you’ve brought me back to Windermere Estate, and dragged your father along. Is there something you need to tell us?”

Thaddeus gently adjusted the cashmere throw on his grandfather’s knees, with his eyes narrowing slightly. “Aren’t you curious to know who’s been conspiring with Fairhaven Group behind the scenes and leaking Marilla’s psychiatric reports? Dad, don’t you also want to know who’s been backstabbing Abernathy Enterprises?

His gaze turned sharp as a blade, and it was zeroing in on Glynnis, whose face twisted with fear.

by step until she knocked over the expensive tea set on the coffee table. “What are you implying? You think I leaked it? Don’t pin this on me just because you can’t

at Glynnis

he gripped his wheelchair armrests tighter. Thaddeus, are you saying that Glynnis colluded with Fairhaven Group and harmed

your sister, and so is Glynnis. Even if you dislike her, you can’t falsely accuse her without evidence,

“Yes! You’re just trying

unwitting Evadne sneezed and thought to

continued to fix her with his gaze; his silence alone caused

would never do such a thing, but Elspeth might have made a deal with you,”

felt choked, as if Thaddeus‘ words

party, Edith Fairhaven blurted out Evadne’s infertility, and Fairhaven Group caused trouble for the Ashbournes at the races! Maybe you wanted revenge and sacrificed your own sister in a despicable ploy! After all, you’ve used far crueler tactics against business rivals, and everyone in the Elmsworth social circle knows how

to your brother!” Hamilton scolded sharply. “Thaddeus has worked tirelessly for Abernathy Enterprises and for our family! How dare you slander his character like this? If what you

Frederic’s

your favoritism!” Glynnis stomped her foot in frustration. “Yes, I made mistakes before, but it was Elspeth who led me astray! I was tricked by her! Thaddeus can’t just blame

our family into more chaos?!” Frederic said with a furious gaze; it

down, he didn’t hold much affection for his wayward daughter, but blood was thicker than water, and family disputes were to be settled within the walls

insidious duet that seemed determined to undermine his authority as the head of the family. He could no longer contain

I need not trouble you two with it; I will take care of our house cleaning,” Thaddeus proclaimed with a chill that could freeze the soul.

once again landed on Glynnis. “Glynnis, I’m going to ask you one last

do with me!” Glynnis retorted, her

“Fine.”

raised his

promptly, offering a respectful bow. “Mr. Thaddeus. Mr. Frederic, good day to

miss number three,” Thaddeus commanded, his face a mask

once, Mr. Thaddeus.”

remote from the coffee table and switched

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