Under Thaddeus’ orchestration, the subordinate from the Fairhaven group proactively turned himself in, confessed on the spot and provided the full ount of the criminal details, which matched the known facts exactly.
The boy’s father wanted to delve deeper, but with the evidence conclusive and the police having already closed the case, they only had limited capabilities and ultimately had no choice but to ept it
Gary, with his nose for news, had already learned the ins and outs of the full story.
When he found out that the kidnapped girl was the young miss from the Abernathy family, he immediately connected the matter
to Jareth
It was as if the name “Jareth” was stered all over it!
“What? The guy who confessed got his background cleaned? Gary’s eyes bulged in disbelief.
police could
“Yes, clean as a whistle. That subordinate doesn’t have a single connection to the Fairhaven group, not even n the p trace anything,” the secretary reported, sweating bullets.
“That brat Jareth’s bing more cunning!”
Gary took a strong puff of his cigar, choking on the smoke and nearly suffocating himself
“This matter might very well be Thaddeus‘ doing. That man is meticulous in his work. He and Jareth are thick as thieves, what
wouldn’t <b>he </b>do for Jareth?”
“Damn it!”
Gary mmed his hand on the desk. “I thought we could use this incident to cut off his path to the presidency, but now missed the boat!
Am I just supposed to sit back and let that <b>brat </b>strut around above me? Then what <b>was </b>the point of taking out his old man in the first ce?”
“Shh-! Keep your voice down!” The secretary was pale with fright.
“Hmph, what’s there to fear? It’s been so many years, the machine was destroyed, the witnesses are dead; there is no evidence.”
A sinister gleam shed in Gary’s eyes. “You think Jareth doesn’t suspect me? He’s been suspicious for a while now, but so what?
I just love seeing his look, hating me to the core yet unable to do a thing about it! Let him be tormented for life!”
Just then, his phone rang.
Seeing it was Edith Fairhaven calling, he dismissed his secretary and answered with a scowl.
“My dear niece, you still remember your old uncle, huh?“/
“How could I forget about you, Uncle?” Edith’s voice was sickly sweet.
“Heh, my dear niece, always knows how to say the nicest things.”
Gary gritted his teeth. “Speaking of which, why haven’t you made a move yet? It looks like your heart’s still with your big brother<b>. </b>Him bing president must make you and your mother proud, right?”
“Uncle, I’m going to say something you won’t like to hear.”
Edith’s voice was teasing. Truth be told, you never stood a chance against Jareth for the presidency. From the beginning. Grandpa never even considered you to be the sessor, and you know it better than anyone, don’t you?
<b>You </b>want me to help you, but with the <b>odds </b>against you, how can I help? If I had the power, wouldn’t I just go <b>for </b>the presidency myself?”
<b>Gary </b>felt humiliated by her sass and his face turned beet red with embarrassment. “But didn’t you say you had <b>a </b>way to make Jareth suffer?
“Don’t rush, it’sing soon.”
Edith’s tone grew colder Tonight, I’m going to see Grandpa
Jareth wants to be the president and marry his beloved? He can’t have his cake and eat it too? There is no such perfect thing in this world!”
As evening fell upon the Fairhaven family
10 37
Barry summoned both Jareth and Gary for a three–person meeting in the study.
After discussing the corporation and various projects, Jareth stood up and ced a bright red invitation in front of Barry. “This <b>is</b><b>?</b>”
“The invitation to the engagement ceremony. with Mari.”
Jareth’s eyes were alight with hope as he spoke earnestly. “I want to give Mari a grand wedding of the century, but we need <b>a </b>professional team for that and start nning now. It will take some time.
So, before that, I want to have the engagement ceremony first and make it official. This would not only solidify ourmitment but also show the Fairhaven group’s high regard for the Abernathy family’s darling daughter. Everything will follow the traditional betrothal practices and the proper rites.”
Saying this, he pulled a red, hardbound book from a kraft paper bag and handed it to Barry with both hands. This is the list of gifts I’ve prepared for Mari. Please have a look.”
Barry opened the book, and Gary couldn’t help but stretch his n*eck to take a look. What a list! Just looking at it was dizzying!
Barry put on his reading sses and pored over the list, his snow white brows furrowing more and more, his expression growing increasingly solemn.
Was this chap nning to empty a house to please thedy?
“Wow, Jareth, you’re reallyying it on thick for Ms. Mari, Gary remarked sarcastically. “Even Chairman Emeric of Skyrim, marrying four wives together, might not match the grandeur of your gift, huh?”
“Uncle, you exaggerate. It might be a bit much, <b>but </b>not by that much”
Jareth chuckled coldly. “Besides, these are things I’ve saved up over the years, rest assured, not a dimees <b>from </b>thepany funds.”
Gary’s face stiffened<b>, </b>swearing silently–was this brat unting his wealth?
“Is it necessary to be so extravagant just for an engagement?” Barry asked, a touch of displeasure in his voice.
“Yes. Mari is worth it!
Jareth spoke without hesitation. “I even feel the preparations are rushed and that they are modest. But it’s okay. I’ll make it up to <b>her </bter.
Barry felt a lump in his throat, his voice l low. “Fine, it’s your engagement. You handle it.”
“Thank you, Grandpa, for your blessing.” Jareth beamed and bowed deeply.
<b>“</b>Jareth, with your engagement day just <b>around </b>the <b>corner</b>, don’t you have an invite for your dear uncle? I was nning to give you a hefty gift, Gary said with feigned enthusiasm.
“No need for the trouble, I am not short of it. Just send your best wishes from afar
Gary was left speechless.
“Grandpa, if there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave”
Jareth exited the study, Gary trailing behind, both men leaving the room.
Hearing the click–ck of high heels on <b>the </b>floor<b>, </b>Jareth’s gaze lifted, and then it turned steely in an instant.
He <b>saw </b>Edith, walking gracefully towards them, tray in her hands.