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His Ex wife is a billionaire Chapter 747

    <b>Chapter </b><b>747 </b>


    “You disagree?”


    Frederic’s lips twisted into a sneer that was far from paternal as he red down at Thaddeus, “You think you can fill my shoes while I’m still breathing? Do you think you’d be CEO of the Abernathy Group if I hadn’t paved the way? Cocky, aren’t you? Like a rooster crowing at daybreak, thinking it’s responsible for the sunrise?”


    Thaddeus felt more worry than anger, particrly for Mari. If her engagement to the Bartley family was set in stone, he couldn’t imagine the lengths Jareth might go to once he found out. It could end in a ze of mutual destruction, or perhaps Jareth would be so crushed he’d never recover.


    Mari wasn’t like Evadne, with her rock–solid resolve and a fighting spirit. She had always been thepliant on?, too gentle for her own good, always bending to others‘ whims. And now, she was the one suggesting they break up.


    “Your brother is ill, not dead. Don’t get toofortable in that CEO chair, nor think that your grandpa’s favor makes you invulnerable. You’re acting like you don’t have a father to answer to, constantly challenging my decisions!” Frederic’s voice carried a thinly veiled threat, “I just visited Chad in the State. His health is improving.”


    Thaddeus‘ brows furrowed, his eyes narrowing.


    <b>“</b>Chad told me he’s nning toe home as soon as he’s stronger, to be with his family.”


    Frederic stood at a high position, his wordsced with malice, “Your grandpa and I have always favored the firstborn. Chad’s just been away too long, which is why you’ve had a chance to shine in front of your grandpa. But when he returns, feeling guilty, Grandpa will surely make it up to him. Then we’ll see if there’s still a ce for <b>you </b>at the Abernathy Group.”


    Late into the night<b>, </b>Gordon arrived at Thaddeus‘ study with thetest on the Fairhaven Group.


    The <b>room </b>was hazy with smoke. Thaddeus, his fingertips calloused from work, held a cigarette as he browsed <b>through </b>documents<b>, </b>his gaze indecipherable, concealing his emotions.


    Noticing the overflowing ashtray, Gordon sighed with concern, “Mr. Abernathy, I get you’re upset, but brooding <b>and </b>smoking <b>like </b><b>a </b>chimney could, you know<b>, </b>affect your semen.”


    <b>Thaddeus </b><b>shot </b>him <b>a </b>frosty <b>look</b>, “You a rtionship guru now, or what?”


    <b>Gordon </b><b>coughed </b>awkwardly, “<b>Nope</b><b>, </b><b>just </b>speaking out of <b>turn</b><b>, </b>sir.”


    Gordon sighed again<b>, </b>“<b>Mrs. </b><b>Abernathy </b>hates <b>the </b><b>smell </b>of smoke, <b>and </b>you know <b>it</b>. <b>If </b>you <b>go </b>home smelling like <b>that</b><b>, </b><b>she’s </b><b>gonna </b><b>be pissed</b>.<b>” </b>


    “I’m staying <b>at </b><b>Windermere </b><b>Estate </b>for <b>a </b>few days<b>, </b><b>to </b><b>be </b>with Mari. Evadne knows.”


    A vision of <b>his </b><b>woman</b><b>, </b><b>hands </b><b>on </b><b>hips </b>and pouting<b>, </b><b>shed </b>before Thaddeus‘ eyes<b>, </b>sending his heart racing. He ached <b>to </b><b>hold </b><b>her </b>close<b>, </b>to pin <b>her </b>down<b>, </b><b>to </b>lose <b>themselves </b>in <b>each </b><b>other</b>.


    <b>“</b><b>Mr. </b><b>Abernathy</b><b>, </b><b>you </b><b>must </b><b>be </b><b>really </b>out of <b>sorts </b><b>today</b><b>. </b>You wouldn’t <b>be </b>sneaking <b>cigarettes </b>behind <b>Mrs. </b>Abernathy’s <b>back </b>otherwise.<b>” </b><b>Gordon </b><b>asked </b><b>with </b>concern, <b>“</b><b>What’s </b><b>going </b><b>on?</b><b>” </b>


    ‘Give this info to Mr. <b>Fairhaven</b><b>. </b>It’s <b>solid</b><b>,</b><b>” </b><b>Thaddeus</b>‘ <b>voice </b>was <b>unperturbed</b><b>. </b>


    “Alright,” seeing his boss <b>didn’t </b><b>n </b><b><i>to </i></b>tell<b>, </b>Gordon <b>knew </b><b>better </b>than to <b>pry </b><b>further</b>.


    “Also, delegate your work for <b>now</b>. I need you <b>to </b>focus <b>on </b><b>digging </b><b>into </b><b>the </b>Bartley <b>family</b><b>.</b>”


    The Bartley family? Which ones?”


    The man’s <b>gaze </b>darkened, “<b>Timothy </b>Bartley<b>.</b>”


    Gordon was taken <b>aback</b><b>, </b><b>“</b><b>Mr. </b>Bartley<b>?</b>”


    11:57


    “From Timothy down to his wife and his son Alston. Whatever dirt you can find.”


    As they spoke, a gentle knock sounded at the door.


    “Thaddeus<b>, </b>you in there? It’s Mari.”


    Thaddeus hurried to the door to let her in. There she stood, nervously twining her fingers in the dim hallway light.


    “Mari, why are you still up? It’ste,” Thaddeus asked, his voice softening.


    She bit her lip, “Thaddeus, can we talk?”


    “Of course,e on in.”


    Thaddeus ushered his sister inside, and Gordon excused himself to give them privacy.


    –


    <b>“</b>Mari, don’t take to heart what Dad said. I won’t let you marry into the Bartley family, and Evadne would never agree.”


    “Thaddeus.”


    Before he could finish, Mari cut in, her voice gloomy, more. Please stay out of this from now on.”


    Ou and Evadne have done enough. I can’t ask for


    A pang shot through Thaddeus‘ chest, “What are you saying, Mari?<b>” </b>


    Tears threatened to spill from her eyes as she fought to hold them back, “I will do as Dad wishes. I’ll marry into the Bartley family.”


    <b>11.57 </b>
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