Chapter 163

Thaddeus had just finished a high–level meeting, leaning back in his leather chair, his eyes revealing a sense of exhaustion.

The whole thing with Acacia had probably spread around the group, but in a place as big as the Abernathy group, no one dared to openly discuss him within that skyscraper.

Unless, of course, someone wanted to stir up trouble and wanted to get in trouble in the process.

At that moment he was the vice–chairman of the Board of Directors, a force to be reckoned with.

But why was his mood so heavy, without a hint of mirth?

“Never thought that Elspeth would have a solution to the Stirling group’s financial problems. Seems like she’s got a good handle on money matters. Let her pay through the nose this time,” Gordon felt a sense of satisfaction whenever Elspeth had a tough time.

“Earl used to manage Elspeth’s finances. Now that Earl is in prison, and she can still shell out millions, which means she’s got other financial resources backing her up,” Thaddeus said, his eyes half–closed, the light in them cold as ice.

“Could it be her business, Moonlit Treasures?” Gordon asked in surprise, “Mr. Thaddeus, you’re telling me that a run–of–the–mill business like Moonlit Treasures can actually spin that much dough? How can a place which sells bags and clothes rake in so much?”

“How many years have you been with me, and you still can’t think outside the box?” Thaddeus frowned, picked up a paper airplane he had folded earlier, and threw it accurately at Gordon’s chest, “Behind Moonlit Treasures is a ma**ive network of underground connections in Elmsworth that Elspeth took years to build. What she’s selling on the surface is luxury goods, but in reality, she’s selling connections and power, and even more under–the–table deals, too many to count.”

Gordon shivered as he said with concern in his eyes, “That cunning woman, we’ve really underestimated her!”

I’ve never underestimated her. Never underestimate an enemy.”

Thaddeus rubbed his high nose bridge, his cold smile sending chills, “But dealing with Elspeth won’t be easy. Her influence in Elmsworth is deeply rooted, and she’s got Frederic protecting her. It’s not the right time to take her on now, not enough evidence, not the right moment, but the time will surely come.”

Gordon nodded in agreement, “Yes, she’ll pay for it eventually!”

“How’s Ada’s project going?” Thaddeus changed the topic, his voice still cold.

“Our team’s wedding planning proposal has been revised and is ready to be presented to Ada’s team at any time.”

Gordon paused, then cautiously probed, “Um, Mr. Thaddeus, didn’t you say you wanted to make it up to Mrs. Abernathy? This is a great opportunity! You could just give the wedding hosting rights to K Orld Hotel; I think Mrs. Abernathy would be happy.”

“Why should I give it to K Orld Hotel?” Thaddeus stared at him, his face expressionless, “I owe Evadne a favor, not the K Group. Why would I give this opportunity to the Ashbourne group?”

Gordon looked embarra**ed.

kind of logic was

once said that she would compete with me to the fullest in business. If I don’t give it my

In business, I can’t lower my standards or compromise my principles

Gordon blinked in confusion.

his words sound so sarcastic

the desk. It was

asked,

to a concert by the famous pianist Christina. Let’s

concert? Can a musical layman like you even understand a piano performance?” Thaddeus teased

if I can understand what you say, how can I not understand a

years and had even learned to be self–deprecating, “Come on, I’ll pick you up at the Abernathy group in a while.”

hit you this hard? Is it because you’ve been cuckolded for too many years that you can’t adapt now?” Jareth didn’t let the opportunity to

lump me together with Acacia, don’t make me sick. I’m

so he had to tell the truth, “Actually, Edith is back from studying abroad. She’s one of Christina’s favorite students and will be

young girl Thaddeus had watched

of his only sister, his affection for her

a moment and compromised as he finally

arrived at

the second–floor box in advance, ready

had also set up a camera there in advance, and at that point he was excitedly fiddling with the camera,

the side, long legs casually crossed, eyeing the more professional than

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even burn it into a collector’s

the embarra**ment.”

understand my feelings! I’m capturing moments

Jareth was adjusting the angle of

and he blurted out, “Whoa, Evadne is here too? Am I seeing right? Who’s the

stood up and rushed to the edge of

seats, Evadne and Avery had both settled down. Not only were they exchanging

completely oblivious to Thaddeus across

blast. Evadne wore a thin

her exposed skin and his eyes narrowed. He took off his suit

you doing?”

without a word, he draped the jacket over her

legs aren’t

at her surprised face and curled his lips into a small smile as he praised her dress up sense, “I originally wanted you to put it on, but your dress today is so beautiful. It reminded me of the enchanting

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