Chapter 526

Thaddeus sat next to Evadne, placing a bowl of fruit on the table before her.

“Gordon, it’s sweltering out there. Have some water and snacks before we dig into business,” Evadne said, sliding the bowl towards Gordon.

“Thanks a bunch, Mrs. Abernathy! You’re always so good to me!” Gordon’s eyes gleamed with gratitude.

What a charmer.

Thaddeus shot him a cool glance. “Eat up, and let’s get down to brass tacks.”

Gordon peeled an orange segment and slurped it down before delicately wiping his mouth with a handkerchief, then sat up straight and proper.

“Last night, as per your instructions, I reported Jason’s arrest to Minister Prescott and prepared a detailed report. Just this morning, Chief Roderick got suspended for abuse of power and is now under investigation. He’s got a closet full of skeletons, so his downfall’s a sure bet, and the Chambers Group just lost another one of their loyal dogs!”

“Mhm Thaddeus murmured with a nod.

To Thaddeus, these corporate fixers were like ducks in a shooting gallery, easy to hit once you took alm.

Evadne’s eyes widened with curiosity as she looked at him. “You did this? When?”

Thaddeus’s knack for pulling off these seemingly magical maneuvers never ceased to amaze her, always catching the enemy off guard while she was none the wiser.

“After midnight, when you were asleep.”

Evadne’s lashes fluttered as she wrapped her arm around his, her heart warming. “You could have done it after a good night’s rest, you know.”

“When Matthew and Chief Roderick messed with Jason, it left you rattled. If I didn’t sort it out, I’d be too irked to sleep, Thaddeus said, gently clasping her hand in his.

felt her heart twinge with concern. “You forget about your migraines? Getting enough sleep is essential for your health. Why do

to you and those close to you, I want to do my utmost,

she still looked miffed, he softened his voice, asking for forgiveness. 1 was wrong next time,

over the project after liaising with

Matthew’s getting a free ride on

on the ropes, and Jeff had written him off. Now he’s landed a major project,

curled slightly. “Sometimes, manna from heaven isn’t a blessing. It could be

eyebrow. “What do

uncovered. Mr. Abernathy advised him to

If there was a problem, he’d have spotted it early.

in Country T is a

a dozen

do this? It’s

believe the absurdity of Country T’s land

to praise his boss. “Thank goodness for Mr. Abernathy’s wisdom and foresight, alerting President Ashbourne just in time

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implying my brother lacks wisdom and foresight, Gordon?” Evadne crossed her arms, fixing him with a daunting stare.

“No, Mrs.

words,

more intimidating than any weapon. “Loose lips sink ships–and

silent, the impact of Thaddeus’s words hitting home.

businessmen get their feet wet sometimes, and Thaddeus’s acumen wasn’t innate. It was honed through years of managing the family empire and learning from countless mistakes.

Il the diffe

difference.

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