Chapter 400

Elspeth’s twenty million was stashed away in the Bank of Country R, a clear indictor that the money in her Country R account was the result of her embezzlement.

To be able to take out twenty million at a moment’s notice meant that she must have embezzled astronomical sums, likely from the Abernathy Group’s various sources and the bribes she received in her capacity as the chairman’s wife.

“Gordon, has Elspeth transferred the money to Ward yet?” Thaddeus asked, his gaze as deep as a starry night sky.

“It’s been transferred.”

“Has he withdrawn it?”

“Not yet. It’s such a large sum, he’d need a dump truck to carry it! Carrying around that much cash is too conspicuous, especially when he’s planning to make a run for it.”

Thaddeus nodded slightly, “Alright, contact the police immediately and freeze Ward’s account.”

“Right away, Mr. Thaddeus!” Gordon promptly stood and left to do just that.

Indeed, freezing an account was something the police could do quite easily.

“Hmph, that beast won’t be able to get his hands on the money and will likely turn against Elspeth out of desperation.”

Evadne’s eyes were sharp and bright, “The focus now is to track down Ward. Once we catch him, he’ll have no choice but to spill the beans on Elspeth’s crimes.”

“That guy, we’ve got a lead.” Jareth casually leaned back, slinging a careless leg over the armrest of his chair.

Evadne and Thaddeus: “What?”

“Why else do you think I came to see you? I’m not here for a social call. If I were, I would have brought Marilla with me.”

Jareth’s left arm draped lazily over the back of the couch, exuding a mafia prince’s dominant presence, “One of our Fairhaven family operatives found a clue at Sunset Harbor. Two fishermen saw Ward sneaking onto a cargo ship late at night. The ship is bound for Country T. It seems he plans to smuggle himself out.”

“Country T? Do you think he might change his course to another country en route?” Evadne frowned, worry clouding her features. “Possibly, but the two countries along the way are pretty barren. What’s he going to do with twenty million there, use it as kindling?”

Jareth continued, “So I’ve sent my guys to secretly follow him. We won’t overlook any harbors in the other countries either. But we need to be careful not to spook him. If he jumps ship midway or switches to a yacht or speedboat, it’ll make our job much harder.

Evadne, Thad, don’t worry. Even if he leaves the country and the police can’t apprehend him immediately, our Fairhaven Group will bring him back, intact.”

Smuggling goods, a skill the Fairhaven Group had perfected, having built their empire on it.

“My older brother has connections in Country T. I’ll get in touch with him so we can work together and catch him unawares.” Evadne was eager to participate, practically itching to get in on the chase herself.

“Oh, if your brother could lend a hand, that would be great!” Jareth said cheerfully.

Thaddeus‘ sharp gaze pierced Jareth’s ingratiating face like a dart.

When had this guy learned to act so obnoxious, flaunting his douchebag attitude like that?

With both Thaddeus and Jareth bringing good news, Evadne couldn’t help but let her happiness shine through.

She had the basic manners of a good host, so she went to the bar to prepare some drinks for them.

Taking advantage of Evadne’s absence, Jareth scooted over to sit next to Thaddeus.

“Aren’t you cold?” Thaddeus asked in a chilly tone.

“Huh? No, why would I be?”

“Then move away. I don’t like the smell of your perfume!

“Tch, so picky! Who cares if you like it or not, so long as Marilla does!”

As he spoke, Jareth’s eyes roamed over Thaddeus‘ face, finally settling on a red mark hidden beneath his shirt collar. Jareth’s eyes narrowed slightly, and he asked in a low voice, “Thad, did you and Evadne, you know, last night?”

“How did you know?” Thaddeus‘ long lashes fluttered, his dark eyes rippling with emotion.

his best efforts to hide it, his

smug you look? Just one glance at you,

there something wrong with

as he asked, “Am I not allowed to do things

all adults here, so there’s nothing wrong with it if you’re

Thaddeus looked

After all, they were both men, and

time,” Thaddeus honestly replied, “No, I wasn’t in any

“And this time?”

“I pulled out.”

your sperms are particularly lively, pulling out might not

time, use a condom. You’ve only just made some progress in your relationship, you should

her, don’t let her become pregnant before you’re married. She’s Emeric’s precious daughter, you should cherish her. After all, getting pregnant before marriage, especially with her ex. No

“Jareth.”

emotion as he said, “If Evadne were to become pregnant with my child, do you think

my wife. If she’s pregnant, and I’ll go propose to

know if Evadne would be

“Hey man, I plan to have five children with Marilla when we’re married. How many do you plan on having with Evadne? Between the two of you, you could buy a whole country. Don’t you plan to have a large brood like Emeric

don’t mind, Thaddeus said, his

like children? I love them. I dream about

park with Marilla and their children, so happy that he couldn’t close

Evadne’s shy

like children.”

the idea of

men

on the other side of the wall, Evadne was trembling as she held

like children. I used to dream of having a child with you. Unfortunately, if you place your future on me, I’m afraid you might

breath and slowly slid down the wall in

children or not didn’t

never be able to

news of Thaddeus spending the night with Evadne spread to Cassius

his reckless sister. He planned to rush over to stop them and give Thaddeus a good beating for the

he was intercepted by

now? It’s all over and they aren’t children. Whatever was meant to happen,

“What do you mean?”

looked at him in surprise,

support Evadne being

so, you’re just letting Evadne settle for less. Thaddeus and Avery, neither of them are good for Evadne,” Cassius shook his

might have messed up in the past, but he has shown remorse and has tried to make up for the pain he caused Evadne. As for Avery, his intentions towards Evadne are not pure. He definitely has some ulterior motives. Plus, Emeric’s sudden change in attitude towards him, can you say that Avery hasn’t played any tricks behind

didn’t interfere in family affairs, but this involved Evadne’s happiness. He couldn’t stand by

lost in

brother, who usually seemed to be

our father and the three ladies returned home, Avery was with them at the hospital. Only our father went up while Avery stayed behind, seemingly to avoid suspicion. And that very night, our father told me that he wanted to arrange a marriage between Evadne and Avery, to form an alliance with the Chambers Group. I

won’t agree to this marriage!”

He crushed

back to avoid the shards

I might not kill Avery, but I’ll make sure he never has

the door

with a tray, startling both

polite for you

you see my hands free?”

him an irritated look, slamming the tray onto the coffee table, and sarcastically said, “I pushed the door open

and looked Chasel up

just spoken to Cassius seemed a bit like a girl pouting at her

among women, Chasel’s butt could be

need?” Cassius asked, returning

to you two to

soup. Can you bring

moving up and down, “Do you have a lighter? Light it for me.” “You’re taking advantage of the situation!” Chasel was so angry his face turned red. He

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