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.”

always a potential

for years,

for his routine acupuncture home visit.

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

my

it be cured? You know, he’s a newlywed and he’s resorted

looking quite

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

relief to hear.” She cast a side glance at Waldo, puzzled why Howard had confided in

bedroom, where Gwendolyn

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showing

new blend I’ve concocted, more effective.” Last night, after Mr. Bainbridge’s call, he had added quite a few ‘extras‘

in this, Howard wouldn’t last.

Chadwick, could you draw the bath? I’m

He wasn’t leaving!

looked at Howard, who gave a nearly imperceptible nod.

water and watched as Waldo poured the powder into it, releasing a potent scent, which made

at her sleeve, “What are you daydreaming

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