And The Daddy Is… The Infertile Guy?!

Chapter 45

Bainbridge rubbed his cheek, his voice tinged with indignation. “He did it on purpose! He made me lose face in front of everyone.”

Jarvis ground his teeth in frustration, “Idiot! All those experts were clueless, how could he have known? Do you think he’s still the golden boy?”

Jarvis scoffed. “Howard’s influence at Chadwick Group has been eradicated by me. The path is clear for you. He’s nothing but a washed–up has–been.”

“Dad, what about today’s mess?”

“Tomorrow, donate fifty million to a charity. I’ll get the press to play it up. You need to be generous, acting like money’s no object. Don’t come off as petty.”

“Got it.” Bainbridge felt a wave of relief.

“As for that Vivien… she’s just for fun, she’s not in your league. And her gold–digging stepmother is a delusional woman.”

“I know, I was never serious,” Bainbridge curled his los into a sly smile. “She’s still somewhat useful to me.”

Jarvis subsided his anger and spoke dispassionately. “Make sure Waldo spikes the medication. Don’t let Howard linger too long.”

“I was planning on it even if you hadn’t said anything.”

was always

for years, felt an instinctual wariness.

Waldo arrived for his

ever the attentive hostess, took Waldo’s medicine chest with a

doing my

asking. “About Mr. Howard’s condition. Can it be cured? You know, he’s a newlywed and he’s resorted to taking those pills.”

muttered, looking quite

replied soothingly.

glance at Waldo, puzzled why Howard had confided in Dr. Waldo about

Waldo to the master bedroom, where

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session, Waldo announced, “Mr. Chadwick is showing great improvement. We

new blend I’ve concocted, more effective.” Last night, after

this, Howard

Waldo pulled back, saying, “Mrs. Chadwick, could you draw

He wasn’t leaving!

looked at Howard, who gave a nearly imperceptible nod.

Marina, Gwendolyn filled the tub with warm water and watched as Waldo poured the powder into it,

in,” Howard tugged at her sleeve, “What are you daydreaming about?”