Chapter 36

Valor had thrown in the towel, but there was actually still a glimmer of hope for him. But Gwendolyn couldn’t tell him the truth, and all she could offer was. “Let’s just wait till Mr. Chadwick’s legs are better.”

Valor nodded, saying, “You’re going to introduce me to Dr. Waldo, right? He said he’s focusing on treating Howard’s legs and not seeing other patients.”

Gwendolyn, with a reluctant nod, acknowledged.

Howard caught a glimpse of their covert conversation and pushed Valor’s head away with a hand, “Mr. Peterson, you should keep your distance from a married woman.”

Valor grumbled, “What’s the point of her keeping distance from two impotent men?”

Gwendolyn instinctively checked Howard’s expression and stammered, “Mr. Peterson, you and him are not the same.”

“I know your pain,” Valor sighed. Poor Gwendolyn had to protect her husband’s reputation in public.

Jeannie saw his forlorn face and couldn’t help but chuckle. Valor shot her a glare.

“Gwendolyn, did you see the auction for the charm bracelet?” Jeannie tugged at her sleeve. “This jade bracelet with floating blossoms is previous!”

This bracelet, brimming with luster, had green hues like trout swimming in water. The more blossoms, the pricier it got, and this one had three.

bid was half a

know that!!” sneered Vivien from a neighboring table. “Has she even seen a jade before? Can she tell the

I want it,” Vivien cooed

kissing her, said, “It’s yours.” He then raised his bidder

Bainbridge is

lady, Vivien’s one lucky girl!”

Gwendolyn, “Would your husband spend

odd. Howard, with an imperceptible smile

going

million going

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to Mr. Bainbridge for the exquisite

a card swipe. Vivien, eager to show off, slipped on the bracelet, “Gwendolyn, let me show you what

extended her

an even finer floating blossom bracelet, with richer color and denser blossoms.

and Vivien, “What a coincidence! We also have a floating blossom

the real deal, the premium floating

treasure? With rare six blossoms, this bracelet is practically priceless.

necks, and the murmur of voices raced through Gwendolyn’s

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