Chapter 34

“Thanks, I learned something new,” Nathan said with a grin, determined to give Howard’s happiness one more push.

“Howard is a catch with great looks and body. He’s just got a bit of an ego. Don’t hold it against him. Once he’s back on his feet, you two will have all the happiness in the world.” Pure bliss!

Gwendolyn blinked, not quite catching his drift. But she nodded obediently, “Okay.”

How could she ever resent Mr. Chadwick? He had helped her out, even given her money. He

was the best patient anyone could ask for!

After a conversation that was more like chickens talking to ducks, Nathan left, content with his efforts.

Three days later, the Grand Gavel Auction House was bustling with its monthly auction event.

The list of items had been announced well in advance, and there were plenty of treasures to bid on. As a result, the parking lot was packed, with half of Bayridge City’s elites making an

appearance.

Howard’s wheelchair into the Romanesque building, her

arm around Gwendolyn’s, “There’s some really cool stuff up for auction today. Lucky you talked me into coming, or Howard

that, she threw a pointed look at

pretty reasonable,” Gwendolyn said, glancing down at Howard in the wheelchair in defense.

biased and treats you way

driver take you back,” Howard said coolly,

shut her

who’s over there! What kind of nanny dresses that plain?” Vivien, her nails painted a loud red and face caked in

purse, stood by her side, the

it isn’t my dear step–sister,” she sashayed over,

in front of Gwendolyn and Howard, “You’re dressed like a whore. Shame all that foundation

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her hair, her eyes flicking resentfully over Howard, “Give it a low months, and I’ll be a member of the Chadwick family, Better watch your tongues, or

for

under Howard’s icy gaze, “I hear Mr. Howard’s shooting blanks. Isn’t that

“My marriage is none of your business.”

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