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.”

hurriedly said, “Jareth, Barry is your grandfather, the real power behind the Fairhaven Group;

your dad, and I’ve seen you don’t pull punches when

Thaddeus was silent.

He was a man who put justice before family ties, a bad example in the eyes of

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

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

you might get

was genuinely worried, “Wait a bit longer;

Marilla is extreme agony

heavy breathing, “If you were forced apart from Evadne, could

sharp pain stabbed

Fairhaven Group upside down if I

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sleep would

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

THE

conference and meeting a key foreign delegate in the afternoon, Thaddeus

Murray, what’s going on?” he asked warmly.

Thaddeus Abernathy, are you free right now?” Mr. Murray’s words were

“Speak up.”

took Ms.

Grandpa supposed to spend more time with Marilla? Why so

arrived, he and Grandpa went to the study. Something they said must have

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

just a secretary; it’s not my place to interfere too much. I hope

to it and pressed, “Did you hear what Grandpa

about Ms. Mary Abernathy’s marriage. Mr. Hamilton Abernathy and Mr. Frederick Abernathy must have disagreed, leading to the conflict. But I don’t know

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