Chasing His Runaway Wife by Jamie Stones

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It seemed that Colette truly loved Chadwick.

However, Chadwick did not seem to catch on to Colette’s feelings for him.

However, in just a few seconds, countless ideas popped into Tabitha’s head. She piped up with a smile, “A good girl like you, Ms. Ingram, must be coveted by men from all walks of life.”

“Nah…” Colette seemed a little embarrassed. “I’m so preoccupied with work that I don’t even have time to make new friends. Chadwick’s one of the

closest male friends I have.”

As Colette spoke, she stealthily looked at Chadwick, only to see him hanging his head low without any kind of reaction. She could not help feeling somewhat disappointed.

Still, she was there for business, so she would not tap into her emotions. and put them on full display. Quick as a wink, she put herself together and recited some of the history of that investigator.

“His name is Trevor Quimby, a renowned figure in the industry. The amount of the assignments he received could even pile up until next year. That said, I can help you cut in line,” she introduced.

Tabitha repeatedly expressed her gratitude.

After the matter was settled, the trio chatted for a while more. When Colette glanced at Tabitha’s wrist, she asked in surprise, “Is that “Lone Star’s Tear‘ you’re wearing?”

After that had been said, Chadwick unwittingly pinned his gaze on Tabitha’s wrist for a couple of seconds.

“This bracelet looks more gorgeous than when it’s in the picture.” Colette sounded a tad regretful as she added, “It’s a pity that I was on a business.

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not be there in

a second. She thought of the bidder number

quickly continued, “Otherwise, no matter how much it costs, I’d have gone all out to get my

the bracelet, and Tabitha

bracelet, and stuffed

it, this bracelet is all

hurriedly refused, “Don’t get me wrong, Ms. Jarvis. I simply think. the bracelet is beautiful, thus the words of

what I think? I think this bracelet is quite ordinary.” Tabitha had always been sensible. She could tell that Colette was embarrassed, so she flashed a gentle smile. “Besides, I’m a doctor. Wearing jewelry like this is only going

speech, she sensed a moment of reluctance in her

she began to think less of that mere bracelet. To her, it would not

much, so Colette accepted the

don’t have to. Consider this

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came Tabitha’s

she could get Naomi convicted, she thought it would be worth

are separate matters. This bracelet is far too valuable.

account number. Deep down, she planned to transfer the money back to Malcolm after

them noticed that Chadwick’s grip on the cup of coffee

number, admiring the bracelet before turning to Chadwick. “Will

a gander at Tabitha imperceptibly and bobbed his head.

took Tabitha by the hand and said, “You’re so straightforward, Ms. Jarvis. I like you very much. Can we be friends? From now on, I’ll be

that. “Sure thing.”

rang. After answering the call, she apologized, “Tabby, Chadwick, I have an urgent case to deal with at the firm. I’ve got to

Chadwick also walked out of

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