Chapter 410

Having heard she was not allowed to go out, Elspeth was throwing tantrum at home, cursing anyone within sight.

“I’m sorry, Mrs. Abernathy, but this is Mr. Abernathy’s order. We have to comply”

Frederic’s secretary looked at her coldly, his tone barely hiding his censure, “I suggest you go back to your room and save us all the trouble. After all, because of whole Abernathy Group is in chaos. Please don’t add more trouble to Mr. Abernathy’s plate.”

“How dare you!”

you, the

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With a loud slap, Elspeth, her eyes blazing, slapped Dennis across the face, “I’m Mr. Abernathy’s wife! You’re nothing but a lackey. How dare you speak to me like that?!”

Dennis chuckled, not angry at all, “Indeed, Mr. Abernathy has been good to me. But isn’t it true that you are also taking advantage of Mr. Abernathy’s pqwer, disregarding the rules, and freely abusing your subordinates?”

Elspeth was momentarily stunned, then the meaning of his words sank in. The cheek of him, calling her a lackey too?!

Just as Elspeth was about to slap him again to teach him a lesson, Frederic walked in, expressionless.

“Frederic!” Elspeth immediately pulled back her hand, and with tears streaming down her face, fell into her husband’s arms, “You’re finally back. I can’t go on without you by my side.”

She changed her demeanor in a second, no longer the shrew from a moment ago.

Dennis scoffed, nothing but contempt on his face.

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“I wasn’t around, but you seemed to be doing just fine, even had the energy to discipline my secretary.” Frederic’s lips curled in a cold smirk, his gaze devoid of warmth, making her skin crawl.

“Frederic, I saw that the rumors about me at the funeral have been suppressed online. You did it, didn’t you?”

Elspeth, with tears in her eyes, tried to snuggle into his arms, “I knew it. You would do this for me, Frederic. You wouldn’t ignore me when I’m in trouble:”

Frederic abruptly stepped back, leaving Elspeth lunging at thin air.

She looked up in surprise, meeting his icy gaze.

“Who told you that I did it for you?” Frederic scoffed, “I did it for the Abernathy family, for the Abernathy Group.”

“Frederic.” Elspeth was dumbstruck, unable to believe what her husband just said.

“Elspeth, I am indeed your husband, but my more important role is as the chairman of the Abernathy Group, not a tool to clean up your messes time and again.”

Frederic looked away, not wanting to look at her any longer, “This is the last time. Next time, I will throw you out to be criticized by everyone. Even if you become a pariah, it will have nothing to do with me or the Abernathy Group. The mess you made should be cleaned up by yourself. Nobody is obligated to take responsibility for your mistakes.”

After that, he turned to leave without lingering, but was grabbed by Elspeth, “Frederic! How could you say that?! I’m your wife! I’m your loved one! How can you bear to throw me to the wolves?!”

“Husband and wife? Don’t insult those words.”

Frederic laughed bitterly, taking her fingers off his arm one by one, “Our family is not big enough to accommodate a lawless, trouble–making person like you. I can’t take you as my wife anymore.”

“Frederic! You want to divorce me?!” Elspeth was almost hysterical.

“Do you think I don’t want to?!”

think I don’t want to divorce you?! If it wasn’t for the Abernathy Group’s current difficulties, if it wasn’t for the

went pale, feeling as if all the blood had drained from

that she had some control over Frederic, and with the two daughters she had given him, she thought that he would never

heard the word “divorce” from his mouth, she almost blacked

really

No!

her status as the wife of the Abernathy Group’s chairman, she would be nothing! Who would care

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had been unable to touch her all this time. If she lost his

of Windermere Estate. If you dare to disobey, I’ll send you abroad.

funeral out of goodwill, to help settle the aftermath! It was that vicious Evadne who kept hounding me like a mad dog, wanting to ruin our Abernathy Group. That’s why things turned

you think I’m

by you! You knew full well that you and Evadne don’t see eye to eye, yet you deliberately provoked her. If you’re willing to be

can’t treat me like

echoed through the room. Frederic’s

Cynthia’s belongings strewn about, the jade bracelet he’d given her now split in half. Rage boiled in

by his fierce glare, and upon she saw

they were

he have Cynthia’s possessions? Why did he hold so dearly to the mementos of a woman, a dead woman who

“Get lost. Now.”

with sorrow as he

I didn’t mean to.”

“Get out!”

voice was a thunderous roar, strained to

the night, the study was tranquil. The silvery moonlight streaming through the

bringing him his blood pressure

it’s late and your health hasn’t been the best. You

a rough night.” Frederic’s voice was low, his gaze fixated on the

with Elspeth, shrugged it off with a smile, “I’ve been with you for many years. This is nothing. But I think, if Cynthia were

was always

in his throat, his eyes welling up with a

planning on filing for divorce?”

youngest daughter’s condition. If I divorce, I’d

nodded, understanding his

you find out where Thaddeus

know, Thaddeus is a tricky man. If he doesn’t want to be found, he won’t be.” Dennis

out his

times, and after a long wait, Thaddeus

it? It’s

“Thaddeus.”

save your breath. I’m not coming.” Thaddeus‘ tone was icy, no hint of familial affection in their conversation. Frederic pressed his lips together, asking in a low voice, “Thaddeus, do

“Where to?”

“To visit your mom.”

in a silence that made Frederic’s heart pound. Over the phone, he could still feel the bone–chilling cold emanating from

joking,

“I know, I haven’t done enough over the years. Even though your mom is no longer with us, I haven’t fulfilled my duties as a husband.

“Poorly?”

twenty–three years of neglect and the pain you’ve caused to my mom? Mr. Abernathy, why do you even think that you can stand before my mom’s tomb to face her? Forget it, she has me to keep her company every year. She’s at peace. Don’t impose yourself

I am her husband. I was the man

retorted like

the balcony of Windermere Estate, her love stopped. Sometimes, I truly believe that her choosing to end her life in such a drastic way was a blessing. She didn’t have to live in constant pain, enduring your emotional abuse, watching you share your bed with other women, while she played the part

of Cynthia’s death

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