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

for years, felt an instinctual wariness.

next day. Waldo arrived for his routine

the attentive hostess, took Waldo’s medicine chest with a smile. “Dr. Waldo, you’re always so dedicated

my job.”

man.” Marina hesitated before asking. “About Mr. Howard’s condition. Can it be

looking quite vexed.

downfall But he replied soothingly. “Once his legs are healed, the rest

hear.” She cast a side glance at Waldo, puzzled why Howard had

master bedroom, where Gwendolyn and Howard were ready

Chapter 45

Chadwick is showing great improvement. We need to adjust his

drew a packet of herbal 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

in this, Howard wouldn’t last.

could you draw the bath? I’m gonna stick around today to watch

He wasn’t leaving!

who gave a nearly imperceptible nod.

the tub with warm water and watched as Waldo poured the powder into

her

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