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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that day and could not be there in

hard for a second. She thought of the bidder number 17 who had

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

and Tabitha understood what Colette was

off the bracelet, and stuffed it in

bracelet is all yours,” pronounced

Ms. Jarvis. I simply think. the

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

sensed a moment

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

much, so Colette accepted the bracelet. “Okay, you have my thanks, Ms. Jarvis.

have to. Consider this my paying you back for

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Tabitha’s utterance.

she thought it would be worth it no matter the

are separate matters. This bracelet

Colette’s insistence, Tabitha was left with no choice but to leave her account number. Deep down, she planned to

the bracelet, and neither of them noticed that Chadwick’s grip on the cup of coffee tightened slightly

the bracelet before turning to Chadwick. “Will you put the bracelet on for

a gander at Tabitha imperceptibly and bobbed

and said, “You’re so straightforward, Ms. Jarvis. I like you very much. Can we be friends?

that. “Sure

Chadwick, I have an urgent case to deal with at the

place, Tabitha and Chadwick also walked out of the café together.

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