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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could not be there in person.”

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

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

were fixated on the bracelet, and

bracelet, and stuffed

you fancy it, this bracelet is all

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

gentle smile. “Besides, I’m a doctor. Wearing jewelry like this is only going to get in my

speech, she sensed a moment of reluctance

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

she did not like it all that much, so Colette accepted the bracelet.

to. Consider this my

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came Tabitha’s utterance.

convicted, she thought it would be worth it

separate matters. This bracelet

her account number. Deep down, she planned to transfer the money

their attention on the bracelet, and neither of them noticed that Chadwick’s grip on the cup of

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

imperceptibly and bobbed

by the hand and said, “You’re so straightforward, Ms. Jarvis. I like you

at that. “Sure

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

Colette leave the place, Tabitha and Chadwick also walked out

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