Chapter 744

Thaddeus squeezed his phone, “Evadne, I’ll just take this call from Jareth.”

“Go ahead, Evadne urged softly.

In front of her, Thaddeus took every call openly, without any hint of secrecy or evasion. He had no secrets from

her.

But at this moment, Evadne knew it was time for some brotherly talk. Thaddeus rose and walked to the living room, standing by the window with concern in his voice.

Jared, how are you? You doing okay?”

“Thad.”

It took a moment before Jareth spoke, his voice as raspy as a traveler parched from too long in the desert, “I miss my girl; I miss Marilla.”

Thaddeus caught his breath, managing only, “Don’t worry; Marilla’s safe with Grandpa. We’re all keeping her company; she’s doing well.”

Thad, will I ever be with Marilla again? Can I still marry her?” Jareth asked sentimentally.

Thaddeus‘ throat tightened, and he fell silent. He knew Jareth was head over heels for Marilla, but whether Marilla would still choose Jareth, he too was uncertain.

“Is it that if I clear up all the mess with the Fairhaven Group, you’ll let me take Marilla away?”

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Jareth’s tone suddenly darkened, “Thad, help me.”

Thaddeus‘ eyes narrowed, “You’re my best man, no need for words.”

“In the next few days, help me dig up all the dirt on the Fairhaven Group, as much as we can get. Especially on

Barry.”

said, “Jareth, Barry is your grandfather, the real

don’t pull punches when it comes to Evadne.”

Thaddeus was silent.

before family ties, a bad example in

mind. Anyone who’s crossed Marilla, anyone who stands in the way of our marriage, won’t be able to stand

the night, “Barry is the foundation of the Fairhaven Group. Without taking him down, Gary

you might get burned doing

bit longer; we’ll find the

can’t wait…Every second away from Marilla

roar breaking through his heavy breathing, “If you were forced apart from Evadne, could

stabbed Thaddeus‘

the Fairhaven Group upside down if I have

looked up at the cold moonlight on his face,

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Chapter 744

sleep would be elusive.

Abernathy left Grandpa’s house

THE

back to the Abernathy Group premises. After chairing the morning conference and meeting a key foreign delegate in the afternoon, Thaddeus was about to sweet–talk his

what’s going on?” he asked

Abernathy, are you free right

“Speak up.”

Abernathy came and took

darkened, “Wasn’t Grandpa supposed to spend more time with Marilla? Why

Frederick Abernathy arrived, he and Grandpa went to the study. Something they said must have set them off because they ended up arguing.”

of course. She’s always been the most obedient child in

too much. I hope you can look out for Ms. Marilla Abernathy when

to it and pressed, “Did you hear what Grandpa and

Abernathy and Mr. Frederick Abernathy must have disagreed, leading to

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