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

of the bidder number 17

I’d have gone all out to get my

and Tabitha

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

bracelet is all yours,” pronounced

me wrong, Ms. Jarvis. I simply think. the bracelet is

gentle smile. “Besides, I’m a doctor. Wearing

that speech, she sensed a moment of reluctance in her

Colette might really be able to seek justice for her parents, she began to think less of

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

to. Consider this my

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Tabitha’s

thought it would be worth it no matter the

grin grew all the more sincere. “These are separate matters. This bracelet is far too valuable. I’ll have to pay you. What’s your account number?”

no choice but to leave her account number. Deep down,

noticed that Chadwick’s

saved Tabitha’s account number, admiring the bracelet before turning to Chadwick. “Will you

gander at Tabitha imperceptibly and bobbed his head. “Mm.”

Ms. Jarvis. I like you

guffawed at that.

call, she apologized, “Tabby, Chadwick, I have an urgent

and Chadwick

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