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.”

loser was always a potential

been overshadowed for years, felt an instinctual wariness.

day. Waldo arrived for his routine acupuncture

Waldo’s medicine chest with a smile. “Dr. Waldo,

doing my job.”

condition. Can it

muttered, looking quite vexed.

internally chuckled. The more medication, the faster the downfall But he replied soothingly. “Once his legs

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

where

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the acupuncture session, Waldo announced, “Mr. Chadwick is showing great

concocted, more effective.” Last night, after Mr. Bainbridge’s call, he had added

this, Howard wouldn’t

but Waldo pulled back, saying, “Mrs. Chadwick, could

He wasn’t leaving!

Howard, who gave a nearly imperceptible nod.

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

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