Chapter 772


    “Biotech Research Institute?”


    Thaddeus‘ brows furrowed as he exchanged a puzzled nce with Evadne.


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    They couldn’t fathom how Glynnis had gotten involved with such an organization.


    “Cassius, you’re upte, huh?”


    Chasel’s voice,zy and seductive, came through the phone, sending goosebumps all over Evadne.


    Those beautiful, alluring fox–like eyes seemed to dance before her once again.


    “I’m on the phone with Evadne and the hubby, did I wake you?” Cassius‘ voice was annoyingly smooth


    and gemle.


    Rustling sounds with ambiguous undertones followed.


    “With Evadne? No worries, you guys chat, mmm.


    Then, the car was filled with the shameful sounds of lips smacking and saliva mingling.


    Thaddeus swallowed hard, sweat breaking out on the palm wrapped around Evadne’s waist. He had no


    choice but to divert his gaze out the window, trying to calm his agitated emotions.


    “Hey, hey, hey. Cassius, hold up! Can’t you and Chasel get cozy after we finish talking business? Can’t


    it wait just a bit? Evadne couldn’t help but blurt out, embarrassed.


    “Sorry Evadne, couldn’t help ourselves. Chasel’s joyfulughter floated through.


    “What exactly is this RC Biotech Institute? A pharmaceuticalpany?” Evadne pressed again.


    Cassius exined softly, “Well, I think Chasel might know better.”


    “RC was founded five years ago, focusing on medical inventions and drug manufacturing, particrly


    targeting. diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and autism. In the past couple of years, even the


    government has pumped significant funding into their research. They’re like a rising star in the biotech


    industry.”


    Chasel yawned, “Why do you ask, though?”


    Thaddeus asked gravely, “Who founded this institute?”


    “A doctor led the establishment of the institute. Published several academic papers, pretty famous in


    the medical circles here in Country M. Hey, why are you asking all this?” Chasel, drowsy from Cassius‘


    kisses, dragged his wordszily.


    Evadne pressed, “Chasel, what else do you know about it?”


    “Not much more. Oh, right, they’re working on a drug to treat Alzheimer’s. They announced some


    breakthrough just a few days ago. Now, they’re racing against time with the Bright Group. Whoever


    gets the drug to market first is basically unlocking a massive fortune.”


    Chasel grumbled, “Hmph, I hope RC gets there first. It’s about time to knock Zachary down a peg or


    two!”


    The more they heard, the moreplex it seemed.


    Thanks, Chasel. Thaddeus and I will fly over to see you soon, bring you some local delicacies,” Evadne


    said as they wrapped up the call.


    Thaddeus‘ chiseled jaw tightened, his mind whirring.


    “Strange, isn’t it?”


    Evadne frowned, shaking her head, “Glynnis had barely set foot in Country M before somehow getting


    tangled up with the biotech folks. And there was no prior connection between them.”


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    Jason, driving, chimed in, “Surely Glynnis isn’t so desperate that she’s selling a kidney or something for


    research? With her medical history, I doubt she’d fetch a high price.”


    “Thaddeus, could someone your brother knows be at the institute?”


    Evadne’s expression grew somber, “When Emeric had that stroke, you flew to Country M to ask your


    brother for medicine. He got it for you effortlessly, which means he’s got connections in the medical


    field. Is it possible. that he couldn’t get involved directly, so he sent someone to help Glynnis?”


    “Evadne, you’re thinking what I’m thinking.”


    Thaddeus‘ longshes cast shadows, his head shaking slightly, “But I still can’t figure out why. If it


    really is my brother, what’s his reason? He’s never been the type to meddle in such matters,”


    Evadne leaned back, her lips parting with a tantalizing thought,


    “If your brother really did save you back then, sacrificing himself so you could live, I’d respect him as a


    man of honor and loyalty, unwilling to see his half–sister destitute. Helping her out would be


    understandable. But if there’s more to the kidnapping than we know, or if over the years, his heart has


    changed toward you, maybe he’s no longer the man you knew. Then helping Glynnis might just be his


    way of giving you grief.”


    Thaddeus clenched his fists in secret, his broad shoulders trembling slightly beneath the crisp lines of


    his suit. Memories ebbed and flowed, dragging him back into that hellish cell.


    He could never forget his brother thrown at Windermere Estate’s gates by kidnappers, battered and


    barely alive.


    His brother was his savior. Was it a lie?


    How could it be a lie?


    Had he destroyed his health in a performance, and for what?


    Meanwhile, at Havenbrook Vi.


    Today was the day Aaron and Mari had nned to go to the amusement park, and he had gotten up


    early to pick her up from Havenbrook.


    Unexpectedly, his mom insisted on joining, eager to dote on her “future daughter–inw.”


    The Ashbourne mother and son were rare visitors to Havenbrook, and Hamilton himself came out to


    greet them, a sign of high regard.


    “Is this Aaron? Truly a handsome young man!”


    Hamilton couldn’t stop smiling upon seeing the dashing Aaron, “Suri, your son is the spitting image of


    Emeric in his youth! You don’t need to tell me; I can see Emeric’s son right here!”


    “Cassius, Arnold and even Evadne take after Emeric a bit more,” Surl said with a warm smile.


    “My dad’s genes are too strong,” Aaron joked harmlessly.


    “I like this kid! No airs about him, he’s got Emeric’s straightforward spirit, refreshing!”


    Hamilton pped Aaron on the shoulder, then turned to Murray, “Murray, would you kindly ask Mari


    to join


    us?


    “Grandpa, I’m here.”


    Mari descended the staircase, a teddy bear tucked under her arm, curtsying with the grace of a


    young debutante from a distinguished family, “Hello Suri, hi Aaron.”


    She had impable manners, the evident result of a refined upbringing.


    Suri, unable to contain her enthusiasm, rushed forward and took Mari’s hand, instantly smitten.


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    Despite the swirling rumors and nder targeting the young girl, Suri wouldn’t let them sway her


    opinion. She had her own mind to judge, her own eyes to see that Mari was a true gem, obscured


    only by the blindness of others.


    Suddenly, Suri’s gaze paused, noticing the bare wrist where the bracelet she gave Mari should have


    been, feeling a twinge of disappointment.


    “Oh, I meant to wear it, but it’s so precious, I feared I might scratch it,” Mari exined hurriedly, her


    voiceced with concern.


    “It’s alright, dear,”


    Suri’s heart skipped a beat, but she gently touched Mari’s hand, “What I gave you is yours to do with


    as you please. If you like to wear it, do so; if not, that’s fine too.”


    Mani nodded shyly.


    Aaron, standing behind his mother, watched Mari intently, his breathing growing heavier, heartbeat


    racing beyond his control.


    Seeing her smile, he couldn’t help but mirror her expression, an involuntary grin spreading across his


    lips.


    “Murray, look at Aaron’s face. Doesn’t he look like he’s been struck by Cupid’s arrow?” Hamilton


    nudged Murray


    with his elbow.


    “Mr. Frederic, Aaron certainly looks smitten,” Murray responded with an amused grin.


    “Are you teasing me?” Hamilton shot back with a yful re, then chuckled, “When he gazes at my


    granddaughter, he’s the spitting image of Thaddeus when he had a crush on na. Same goofy look, I


    tell you!


    Hrious!”


    Murray coughed discreetly, trying to hide hisughter, “It’s because Ms. Mari is so charming, she’s


    bound to attract admiration.”


    “Mr. Hamilton, Aaron came over today specifically to ask Mari out,” Suri said with a warm smile. “He’s


    never asked a girl out alone before, so he was a bit nervous and wanted me here for moral support.”


    “Mom, when did I ever, Ouch!”


    Aaron’s protest was abruptly cut short by the sharp pain of Surl’s foot stepping on his.


    Mari observed the scene with a fleeting smile, a hint of amusement dancing in her eyes.


    “Wonderful, a day out is just what you need,d. You’ve been cooped up here with me for too long,”


    Hamilton said with a benevolent twinkle in his eye. “Mari, go on then, have a grand time with Aaron,


    no rush toe


    home.”


    Since it was a prearranged outing, Mari didn’t hesitate, simply saying,


    “Grandpa, I’ll be off then. Make sure you eat your meals and take your medicine on time.”


    “Don’t worry about me, off you go!” Hamilton waved them off cheerfully.


    Just then, a stern voice cut through the pleasant atmosphere,


    “Stay put, no gallivanting about for you!”


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