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.

caused her to retreat step by step until she knocked over the expensive tea set on the coffee table. “What are you implying? You think I

stared at Glynnis

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

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

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

thought to herself, “Who’s cursing

his gaze; his silence

grandfather, dad, myself, and the late Elspeth Frost Abernathy. Grandfather and dad would

felt choked, as if Thaddeus‘ words were

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

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 said is true, then I guess there’s not a single

words made Frederic’s face grow even stormier

limit to your favoritism!” Glynnis stomped her foot in frustration. “Yes, I made mistakes before, but

should be confronting Fairhaven Group about Marilla, not turning on each other. Do you want to throw our family

blood was thicker than water, and family disputes

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

to the Abernathy group, I need not trouble you two with it; I will take care

going to ask you one last time. Did you give the Fairhaven group Marilla’s medical report?”

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

“Fine.”

raised his voice,

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

three,” Thaddeus commanded, his face a mask of aristocratic frost.

once, Mr.

remote from the coffee table and switched on the massive flat–screen

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