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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day and could not be there in

of the bidder number 17 who

continued, “Otherwise, no matter how much it costs, I’d have

on the bracelet, and Tabitha understood what

took off the bracelet, and

bracelet is

refused, “Don’t get me wrong, Ms. Jarvis. I simply think. the bracelet is beautiful, thus the words

Colette was embarrassed, so she flashed a gentle smile. “Besides,

that speech, she sensed a moment of reluctance

seek justice for her parents, she began to think less of that mere bracelet.

showing she did not like it all that much, so Colette accepted the bracelet. “Okay, you

have to. Consider this my paying you back for your

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came Tabitha’s utterance.

get Naomi convicted, she thought it would be worth it

grin grew all the more sincere. “These are separate matters. This bracelet is far too valuable. I’ll have to

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

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

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

stole a gander at Tabitha imperceptibly

putting on 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

guffawed at that. “Sure thing.”

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

and Chadwick also

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