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.

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

Abernathy father and son stared at Glynnis

his wheelchair armrests tighter. Thaddeus, are you saying

“This is a serious allegation, Thaddeus. Marilla is your sister, and so is Glynnis. Even if you dislike her, you can’t falsely accuse her without evidence, especially when she’s had a falling out with Evadne Ashbourne.”

the blame. “Yes! You’re just trying to curry favor with

the unwitting Evadne sneezed and thought to herself,

gaze; his

Marilla’s report were grandfather, dad, myself, and the late Elspeth Frost Abernathy. Grandfather and dad would never do such a

if Thaddeus‘ words

caused trouble for the Ashbournes at the races! Maybe you

brother!” Hamilton scolded sharply. “Thaddeus has worked tirelessly for Abernathy Enterprises and for our family! How dare you slander his character

father’s words made Frederic’s

favoritism!” Glynnis stomped her foot in frustration. “Yes, I made mistakes before, but it was Elspeth who led me

each other. Do you want to throw our family into more chaos?!” Frederic said

than water, and family disputes were to be settled within the

the blatant collusion between his kin, an insidious duet that seemed determined to undermine his authority as the head of the family. He could no longer contain his wrath.

Abernathy group, I need not trouble you two with

Glynnis. “Glynnis, I’m going to ask you one last time. Did you give the Fairhaven group Marilla’s

nothing to do with me!” Glynnis retorted, her eyes blazing

“Fine.”

his

offering a respectful bow. “Mr. Thaddeus. Mr. Frederic,

prepared for miss number three,” Thaddeus commanded, his face a mask of aristocratic frost.

Mr.

the coffee table and switched on the massive flat–screen TV in the

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