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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and could not be

bidder number 17 who had pitted against

no matter how much it costs, I’d have gone all out to get my hands on this.”

and Tabitha understood what Colette was

took off the bracelet, and stuffed it in Colette’s

fancy it, this bracelet is all yours,” pronounced

“Don’t get me wrong, Ms. Jarvis. I simply think. the

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 to get in my way. More often than not, they’d be sitting in the jewelry box.”

dropping that speech, she sensed a moment of

that Colette might really be able to seek justice for her parents, she began to think less of that mere bracelet. To

it all that much, so Colette accepted the bracelet. “Okay, you

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came Tabitha’s

convicted, she thought it

won’t do!” Colette’s grin grew all the more sincere. “These are separate matters. This bracelet is far too valuable. I’ll have to

choice but to leave her account number. Deep down, she planned to transfer the money back to

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

to Chadwick. “Will you put the bracelet on

stole a gander at Tabitha imperceptibly and bobbed

Ms. Jarvis. I like you very much. Can we be friends? From now on, I’ll

guffawed at that. “Sure

finished talking, Colette’s phone rang. After answering the call, she apologized, “Tabby, Chadwick, I have an urgent case to deal

and Chadwick also walked out of the

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