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.”

is your grandfather, the real power behind

and I’ve seen you don’t pull

Thaddeus was silent.

He was a man who put justice before family ties, a bad

in the way of

foundation of the Fairhaven Group. Without taking him down, Gary can’t be uprooted,

you might get burned

bit longer; we’ll find the right

away from Marilla is extreme agony for

breathing, “If you were forced apart from Evadne, could you bear it?

sharp pain stabbed Thaddeus‘ chest, “Jareth.”

I’d turn the Fairhaven Group

He looked up at the cold moonlight on his face, the

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sleep would be

down, Mr. and Mrs. Abernathy left Grandpa’s house

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to the Abernathy Group premises. After chairing the morning conference and meeting a key foreign delegate in

Murray, what’s going on?” he asked

Thaddeus Abernathy, are you free right now?”

“Speak up.”

Frederick Abernathy came and took Ms. Marilla Abernathy back to

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

and Grandpa went to the study. Something they said must have set them off

Murray sounded worried, “Ms. Marilla Abernathy heard it all, of course. She’s always been the most obedient child in the house. When Mr.

my place to interfere too much. I hope you can look out for Ms. Marilla Abernathy when you return tonight.”

there was more to it and pressed, “Did you hear what

Hamilton Abernathy and Mr. Frederick Abernathy must have disagreed,

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