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 person.”

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

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

bracelet, and Tabitha understood what Colette was

and stuffed it in Colette’s

fancy it, this bracelet is all yours,” pronounced

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

know 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 to get in my way. More often

she sensed a moment of

thought that Colette might really be able to seek justice for her parents, she began to think less of that mere bracelet. To her, it would not

with Tabitha’s facade showing she did not like it all that much, so Colette accepted the bracelet. “Okay, you have my thanks, Ms. Jarvis. I’ll wire you the money in a few

have to. Consider this my

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came Tabitha’s utterance.

she thought it would be worth it no

This bracelet is far too valuable. I’ll have to pay you. What’s your account number?”

insistence, Tabitha was left with no choice but to leave her account number. Deep down, she planned to transfer the money

Chadwick’s grip on the cup of coffee tightened slightly as he

before turning to Chadwick. “Will you

gander at Tabitha imperceptibly and bobbed his

the bracelet, Colette looked around it happily and then 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 calling you Tabby just

at that.

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

Tabitha and Chadwick also

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