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 a potential threat.

been overshadowed for years,

day. Waldo arrived for his routine acupuncture home

hostess, took Waldo’s medicine chest with a smile.

my job.”

man.” Marina hesitated before asking. “About Mr. Howard’s condition. Can it be cured? You know, he’s a newlywed and he’s resorted to

looking quite vexed.

downfall But he replied soothingly. “Once his legs are healed, the rest should follow suit.”

sighed in relief, “That’s such a relief to hear.” She cast a side glance at Waldo, puzzled why Howard had confided in Dr.

the master bedroom, where

Chapter 45

showing great improvement. We need to

bath powder from his chest, “This is a new blend I’ve concocted, more effective.” Last night, after Mr. Bainbridge’s call, he had added quite

week in this, Howard wouldn’t last.

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

He wasn’t leaving!

who

with warm water and watched as Waldo

in,” Howard tugged at her sleeve, “What are

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